The C451 B is a reference small-diaphragm condenser microphone. With its airy sound, high overload limit and improved engineering details, the C451 B continues the success story of its predecessor, the legendary C451 EB + CK1 capsule. The roadworthy design around the handcrafted capsule and the low-noise pre-amp electronics ensure impressive results even under very harsh conditions. Selected from thousands of individual microphones, both microphones of the matched pair show a maximum variance of 1 dB at the frequency response and have identical sensitivity.

Features

• Sound of the legendary C451 EB + CK1 capsule from 1969
• Delivers stunning sound quality with maximum accuracy
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• Established tour sound standard since the 1980s
• For excellent sound quality even under harsh on-stage conditions
• Impressive sound pressure level capability of 155dB SPL
• Allows close-miking of high-energy sound sources without distortion
• Highly effective high-pass filter with 12dB/octave
• Prevents low-end distortion caused by rumble or wind noise
• Transformerless preamp and surface mount technology
• Provides extremely low distortion, highest reliability and less weight

Specifications

• Audio frequency bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz
• Equivalent noise level: 18 dB-A
• Sensitivity: 9 mV/Pa
• Signal to Noise: 76 dB-A
• Preattenuation Pad: -10; -20 dB
• Bass cut filter: 75; 150 Hz
• Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended load impedance: 1000 Ohms
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Type: Balanced XLR
• Gender: Male
• Contacts: 3-pin
• Powering Interface: Voltage
• 9 to 52 V: Current