AKG C451 B Reference Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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.

Sound of the legendary C451 EB + CK1 capsule from 1969
octave

Established tour sound standard since the 1980s
Transformerless preamp and surface mount technology

Impressive sound pressure level capability of 155dB SPL

Highly effective high-pass filter with 12dB