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AKG C451B - Cardioid Studio Instrument Condenser Pencil Microphone

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The AKG C 451B is a cardiod condenser microphone, designed for recording instruments with high transient response, and therefore popularly used for drum kit and percussion recording.

The C 451B features a light diaphram, minimizing handling noise, and a switchable 75Hz/150Hz highpass filter, eliminating low-end rumble. The High Pass filter enhances the "airy" character of the audio signal, and thus the microphone is a viable solution for overhead cymbal or hi-hat recording.

The The C 451B provides a flat, on-axis frequency response, capturing the performance without any signal coloration. The microphone provides both 12V and 48V phantom power, with selectable 10dB/20dB pads included for better signal management.

• Cardioid Polar Pattern: The Cardioid pick up pattern is useful in situations where off axis leakage is a problem. The 451B attenuates around the off-axis (side) sections of the microphone resulting in a directional pick up pattern.

• Switchable Pad: Switchable 10 dB or 20 dB pads increase the microphone's SPL capability when close-micing, high-energy sound sources or driving preamps or mixers with limited headroom.

• Switchable Highpass Filters: Switchable highpass filters (75 Hz or 150 Hz, 12 dB/octave). High pass filters accentuate mid and high end pressence by eliminating unnecessary low end frequencies. Often used when recording cymbals on drum kits.

• Fixed Capsule: To eliminate the mechanical problems of screw on capsules, the 451B features a fixed capsule, designed after the classic CK 1.

• Flat Frequency Response: Ruler-flat on-axis frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 KHz (± 1.5dB) assures accurate recordings without any added coloration.

Transducer: Condenser

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-1.5dB)

Dynamic Range (Typical): 117 dB Maximum (A-Weighted)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 73 dB-A (A-Weighted)

Maximum Input Sound Level: 112 Pa = 135 dB (with 0 dB preattenuation)
355 Pa = 145 dB (with 10 dB preattenuation)
112 Pa = 155 dB (with 20 dB preattenuation)

Power Requirements: 9 to 52v Phantom Power (to DIN/IEC 45 596)

Output Impedance: Less than 200 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance Greater than 1000 Ohms

Output Connectors: XLR-3M Type

Pad: Yes, Switchable to 0 dB, -10 dB, -20 dB

Low Frequency Roll-Off: Yes, Switchable to Flat, 12 dB/Octave at 75 Hz or 150 Hz

Dimensions: 6.3 x .75" (160.02 x 19.05mm) LxDiameter

Weight: 4.4 oz. (124.67 g)

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AKG C451B - Cardioid Studio Instrument Condenser Pencil Microphone

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