The tiny C451 B by AKG is a small-diaphragm condenser mic that follows in the footsteps of its legendary predecessor, the C451 EB with the CK1 capsule, which made waves in the recording industry since its release in 1969. Accurate and clear with airy highs and an incredible SPL capability of 155dB makes the C451 B a great choice for virtually any recording situation, but particularly for close-miking drums. Its rugged housing makes it the perfect touring animal, able to endure even the harshest of on-stage conditions. It's even got a pad of -10 or -20dB and an effective high-pass filter at 75 and 150Hz to prevent any muddy low-end distortion.