Product Comparison: AKG C451 B vs Audix ADX51

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AKG C451 B Condenser Microphone

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Audix ADX51 Condenser Microphone

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General Specifications

Brand

AKG

Audix

Model

C451 B

ADX51

Origin

Hungary

USA

About the Product

AKG C451B Cardioid small diaphragm condenser microphone this new mic is a performance/ price breakthrough. It has an acoustically identical version of the legendary Ck1 capsule that is permanently mounted. This combination can handle high output transients as well as subtle harmonics.

The ADX51 is a professional pre-polarized condenser microphone used for stage, studio, and broadcast applications. The ADX51 is known for its clear, accurate response and flexibility to handle close or distance miking for a wide variety of acoustic instruments.

Key Specs

Microphone Type

Condenser

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Minimum Frequency Response

20 Hz

40 Hz

Maximum Frequency Response

20 kHz

18 kHz

What customers say about "Key Specs"

AKG C451 B Condenser Microphone

Good quality of the sound played. Incredibly weighs very little.
I bought this to record acoustic guitars. It works very well for that application.
Great frequency response.
Excellent mic, clear, crisp, natural sound.
A very nice, crisp, clear microphone.

Audix ADX51 Condenser Microphone

The highs are crisp and extremely clear, no matter what symbol-type application you are using it for.
Great mic for acoustic guitar or overheads on drums.
Good clear highs and controlled low and mid-range.
Crystal clear sound and excellent build quality.
Quiet, relatively natural sounding. Highly recommended.

Size & Weight

Height

6.3 in.

Width

0.75 in.

0.78 in.

Depth

0.75 in.

0.78 in.

Weight

0.29 lbs.

0.41 lbs.

Features

Equivalent Noise Level

18 dBA

29 dBA

Maximum SPL

155 dB SPL

132 dB SPL

Output Impedance

200 Ω

100 Ω

Microphone Sensitivity

-41.0dB

-35.0dB

Interface

XLR

Power Options

+48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface

Extras

Sound of legendary C451 EB + CK1 capsule from 1969, Impressive sound pressure level, Highly effective high-pass filter, Transformerless preamp and surface mount technology

Smooth accurate frequency response, Pad and Roll-off Switches, Black Electret GV Diaphragm