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AKG C451B – Cardioid Studio Pencil Microphone Review
The AKG C451B is a wonderful microphone and reasonably priced as well.
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This mic has a surprisingly good low end response for a small capsule microphone and a nice high end boost above 5kHz.
The AKG451 has a nice switchable low-end roll off at 75Hz and 150 Hz as well as a -10 and -20 dB pad which makes it a very versatile microphone.
I use this mic a lot on acoustic guitars, overhead percussion, and occasionally vocals. The matched pair make wonderful piano microphones.
Some of the features of the AKG 451 are:
- Identical acoustics to legendary CK 1
- Precise, nearly frequency independent cardioid
- Extremely accurate signal transfer and ruler-flat on-axis frequency response
- Also available as a matched stereo pair
- All-metal body for excellent protection from RF interference
Here are some specs.
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 | 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) |
Click Here For Frequency Response Curves
If you are looking for a versatile great sounding mic that won’t break the bank this is one microphone that you should add to your locker.
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