AKG C451B
Condenser microphone
Cardioid characteristic
Low sensitivity to handling noise
Precise signal reproduction
Suitable for drums, acoustic guitar, and overhead
Metal housing with RF protection
AKG C451B Condenser Microphone is developed with the same acoustic performance as the original C451 EB + CK1.
The microphone has a precise and almost frequency-independent cardioid characteristic as well as a very light diaphragm that reduces sensitivity to handling noise.
C451B is suitable for recording signals with many transients such as drums, percussion, acoustic guitar, and overhead miking.
The robust metal housing provides protection against RF interference and high operational reliability.
Specifications
- Type: Condenser microphone
- Characteristic: Cardioid
- Light diaphragm
- Low handling noise
- Precise signal transmission
- Metal housing
- RF protection
- Application: Drums, percussion, acoustic guitar, overhead
| Polar pattern | cardioid |
| Frequency range | 20 to 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 9 mV/Pa (-41 dBV) |
| Max. SPL | 135/145/155 dB (0/-10/-20 dB) (k=0,5%) |
| Equivalent noise level (IEC 60268-4) | 29 dB |
| Equivalent noise level (IEC 60268-4, A-weighted) | 18 dB-A |
| Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) | 76 dB |
| Preattenuation pad | 0 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB selectable |
| Bass filter | flat, 12 dB/octave at 75 or 150 Hz, selectable |
| Impedance | <200 ohms |
| Recommended load impedance | >1000 ohms |
| Supply voltage | 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596 |
| Powering | <2 mA |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR |
| Finish | satin nickel plated |
| Net weight | 125 g / 4.4 oz. |
| Shipping weight | 760 g / 1.7 lbs. |
| Patent(s) | Electrode support for condenser transducer (Patent no. AT 392.182, DE 4.021.661) |
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