Perfect twins

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.

What the Pro’s are Saying

Mix Magazine:

“The C-451 B is an entire rethinking of the classic C-451 E/CK-1 capsule design, and it sounds better than the original — the result of improved specs, modern componentry and updated construction techniques.”

Features

General Specifications

• Audio frequency bandwidth : 20 - 20000 Hz
• Equivalent noise level1 : 8 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

Audio Output

• Type : Balanced XLR
• Gender : Male
• Contacts : 3-pin

Powering Interface

• Voltage : 9 to 52 V
• Current : 2 mA

Application

• Pro Studio : Yes

Instrument

• Drums / Percussion : Yes