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.

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: (IEC 60268-4) 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
Powering: <2 mA
Connector: 3-pin XLR
Finish: satin nickel plated
Net weight: 125 g / 4.4 oz.
Shipping weight: 760 g / 1.7 lbs.