AKG C451B Stereo Matched Pair of Condenser Microphones

Small-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphones - Matched Pair

PERFECT TWINS for stereo recording of any acoustic instruments in studio and on stage
The C451B is a reference small-diaphragm condenser microphone. With its airy sound, high overload limit and improved engineering details, the C451B continues the success story of its predecessor, the legendary C451EB + CK1 capsule. The roadworthy design around the handcrafted capsule and the low-noise pre-amp electronics ensure impressive results even under very harsh conditions. Selected from thousands of individual microphones, both microphones of the matched pair show a maximum variance of 1 dB at the frequency response and have identical sensitivity.

ONE FOR THE ROAD for drums, percussion, acoustic guitar and strings
The C451B is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with the identical acoustical behavior of its predecessor, the legendary C451EB + CK1 capsule, which was a bestseller right from the start in 1969.

With its airy sound, high overload limit and improved engineering details, the C451B 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.

Features:

• Sound of the legendary C451EB + CK1 capsule from 1969 delivers stunning sound quality with maximum accuracy
• Established tour sound standard since the 1980s for excellent sound quality even under harsh on-stage conditions
• Impressive sound pressure level capability of 155dB SPL allows close-miking of high-energy sound sources without distortion
• Highly effective high-pass filter with 12dB/octave prevents low-end distortion caused by rumble or wind noise
• Transformerless preamp and surface mount technology provides extremely low distortion, highest reliability and less weight

Specifications:

• General
• Audio Frequency bandwidth: 20 to 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 9 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level: 18 dB-A
• 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 Patterns
• Cardioid
• Powering Interface
• Voltage: 9 to 52 V
• Current: 2 mA
• Audio Output
• Type: Balanced XLR
• Gender: Male
• Contacts: 3-pin
• Design
• Finish: satin nickel plated
• Dimensions / Weight
• Height: 160 mm
• Diameter: 19 mm
• Net Weight: 125 g

Includes:

• 2 x C451B microphones
• 2 x Stand adapters
• 2 x Windscreens
• 1 x Stereo mounting bar
• 1 x Aluminum carrying case
• Measurement documents