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AKG C 451 B Stereo Pair, inc H50 bar £549.98
Description
The matched pairs consist of two microphones that are within 1 dB to each other in sensitivity and also within 1 dB to each other in the range of 200 Hz to 15,000 Hz of the individual frequency response when used in cardioid mode and are selected from a large quantity of individual microphones using the described criteria by using a proprietary computer program.
Using this matched pair for stereo recordings utilizing various techniques will provide for a good and stable balance without frequency-dependent shifting of the stereo panorama.
The kit includes all the standard accessories of the individual package along with a stereo bar and proof of performance charts in an attractive carrying case (Soundtool case, middle size).
Responding to growing demand, AKG decided to make the C 451 B with the same acoustic performance as the popular original C 451 EB + CK 1, with dramatically improved specifications. Using an extremely light diaphragm, the new C 451 B is almost totally insensitive to handling noise. Other features include an all-metal body for excellent protection from RF interference and high reliability for excellent results under almost all conditions.
The C 451 B is an excellent tool for accurately capturing signals rich in transients such as drums, instruments with a percussive sound, acoustic guitar, or for overhead miking.
R.R.P. £799.99
Our Price: £549.98 Inc VAT
Technical Specifications
- Polar pattern cardioid
- Frequency range 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity 9 mV/Pa (-41 dBV)
- Max. SPL 135/145/155 dB (0/-10/-20 dB) (k=0,5%)
- Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3) 29 dB
- Equivalent noise level 18 dB-A
- Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 76 dB
- Preattenuation pad 0 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB selectable
- Bass filter flat, 12 dB/octave at 75 or 150 Hz, selectable
- Impedance <200 ohms
- Recommended load impedance >1000 ohms
- Supply voltage 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596
- Current consumption <2 mA
- Connector 3-pin XLR
- Finish satin nickel plated
- Dimensions 19 dia. x 160 mm / 0.75 dia. x 6.3 in.
- Net weight 125 g / 4.4 oz.
- Shipping weight 760 g / 1.7 lbs.
- Patent(s) Electrode for condenser transducers (Patent no. AT 385.386, US 4.790.021)
- Electrode support for condenser transducer (Patent no. AT 392.182, DE 4.021.661)
Features
- Matched pair of C 451 B
- Identical acoustics to legendary CK 1
- Precise, nearly frequency independent cardioid
- Extremely accurate signal transfer and ruler-flat on-axis frequency response

