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AKG C451B Cardioid Condenser Microphone

AKG C451B CK1 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Hardware Description:

Specification and Features:

  • Transducer type: condenser
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 9 mV/Pa (-41 dBV)
  • Self noise level: 18 dB-A
  • Dynamic range: 117 dB
  • Polar pattern: cardioid
  • Impedance: 200 ohms
  • Load impedance: >1000 ohms
  • Switchable pad: -10 and –20 dB
  • Sound pressure level for 0.5% THD: 135 dB SPL (unpadded); 145 dB SPL (-10 dB pad); 155 dB SPL (-20 dB pad)
  • LF roll-off: 12 dB/octave at 75 and 150 Hz
  • Power requirement: Phantom powering, 9 to 52 Vdc
  • Output connector: 3-pin XLR-M
  • Size: .75 inches diameter (19 mm) 6.3 inches length (160 mm)

Kit Contents:

  • AKG C451B Output Module (Phantom-powered)
  • AKG CK1 Condenser Capsule
  • Audio-Technica AT8415 Shockmount
  • Rycote Pistol Grip
  • Windscreen
  • Case

Example Photo:

AKG AKG C451B Cardiod Microphone

Additional Resources:

Access, Instruction, and Support

The AKG C451B Cardiod Microphone is provided for F&DM production students upon enrollment in one of the F&DM Department’s advanced production courses.

Access to the AKG C451B Cardiod Microphone, like all of the department’s A/V production equipment, is mediated through the Equipment Checkout Lab, and granted on an individual basis upon meeting specific criteria.

Any and all problems experienced with the AKG C451B Cardiod Microphone should be reported to the Equipment Checkout Lab Specialist immediately; do not wait until returning the equipment to notify the Lab Specialist or Lab staff (See: Statement of Policies).

Production Equipment > Audio > Microphone Kits

Additional Resources:

Access, Instruction, and Support

The AKG C451B Cardioid Condenser Microphone is provided for F&DM production students upon enrollment in one of the F&DM Department's production courses.

Access to the AKG C451B Cardioid Condenser Microphone, like all of the department's A/V production equipment, is mediated through the Equipment Checkout Lab in accordance with course allocation assignments, and granted on an individual basis upon meeting specific criteria.

Any and all problems experienced with the AKG C451B Cardioid Condenser Microphone should be reported to the Equipment Checkout Lab Specialist immediately; do not wait until returning the equipment to notify the Lab Specialist or Lab staff (See: Statement of Policies).