AKG C451

The C451 B is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with the identical acoustical behavior of its predecessor, the legendary C451 EB + CK1 capsule, which was a bestseller right from the start in 1969.

With its airy sound, high overload limit and improved engineering details, the C451 B continues the success story of this legend. The roadworthy design around the handcrafted capsule and the low-noise preamp electronics ensure impressive results even under very harsh conditions.

With a sound-pressure level capability of 155 dB, a dynamic range of 117 dB, a switchable pad and a bass-cut filter, and a transformerless output stage, the C451 B allows for close-miking of high-energy sound sources with low distortion and flat frequency response. The rugged all-metal body ensures efficient rejection of RF interference and makes this microphone well suited to withstand the rigors of studio and stage handling.

The C451 B comes with a stand adapter, a windscreen and a microphone bag.

FEATURES

• Hand-crafted fixed capsule
• Low-noise preamp electronics
• Sound pressure level capability of 155 dB SPL with 117 dB dynamic range
• Transformerless output stage for low distortion and flat frequency response
• Switchable pre-attenuation pad (10 dB & 20 dB)
• Switchable bass-cut filter to reduce wind noise and proximity effect (75 Hz & 150 Hz)
• All-metal body provides efficient protection from RF interference
• Rugged construction
• Windscreen, stand adapter and microphone bag included