AKG C451B Pencil Condenser Mic

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Classic by now, the CMS Series CK 1 capsule from AKG was a best seller from the moment it was launched in 1969. Comprising a range of interchangeable capsules and preamps as well as then innovative, dedicated accessories, the CMS Series from AKG quickly became a legend. It was discontinued in 1993.

Responding to growing demand from recording engineers, AKG decided to produce the C 451B with identical acoustical behaviour of the popular original C 451EB + CK 1 microphone again, with dramatically improved specifications and outstanding price/performance.

The capsule of the new version is fixed permanently to the preamp to eliminate the mechanical problems of the screw joint. Using an extremely light diaphragm, the new C 451B is almost totally insensitive to handling noise. An all-metal body provides excellent protection from RF interference and the microphone is rugged enough to give excellent results even under very harsh conditions.

The C 451B is an excellent tool for accurately capturing signals rich in transients such as drums, overhead miking, or other instruments with a percussive sound. The airy sound, high overload limit of the capsule and electronic circuitry, and improved engineering details of the C 451B are a solid foundation for creating another legend.

A switchable highpass filter at75 Hz or 150 Hz prevents low-end distortion due, e.g., to rumble or wind. A switchable 10-dB/20-dB preattenuation pad increases the microphone’s SPL capability. An all-metal body provides excellent protection from RF interference. The capsule is permanently fixed to the preamp to increase overall stability under mechanical stress.

• Identical acoustics of the legendary CK 1.
• Rugged construction.
• Ruler-flat on-axis frequency response.
• Precise, nearly frequency independent cardioid.
• Extremely accurate signal transfer.
• Also available as matched stereo pair

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