AKG C451B Reference small-diaphragm condenser microphone

One for the road

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.

General Specifications

Audio frequency bandwidth

20 - 20000 Hz

Equivalent noise level

18 dB-A

Sensitivity

9 mV/Pa

Signal to Noise

76 dB-A

Preattenuation Pad

-10; -20 dB

Bass cut filter

75; 150 Hz

Electrical impedance

200 Ohms

Recommended load impedance

1000 Ohms

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Dimensions

Height

160 mm

Diameter

19 mm

Net Weight

125 g

Design

Finish

satin nickel plated

Audio Output

Type

Balanced XLR

Gender

Male

Contacts

3-pin

Powering Interface

Voltage

9 to 52 V

Current

2 mA

Application

Pro Studio

Instrument

Piano / Strings

Horns / Woodwinds

Drums / Percussion