AKG C 451 B Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone
AKG's C 451 was one of the all-time great studio condenser microphones. Though the original C 451 mic ended production many years ago, it's still an extremely popular staple in studios all over the world. The enduring popularity of the C 451 inspired AKG to bring this mic back in the C 451 B. AKG C 451 B Condenser Microphone at a Glance: Ideal for overhead drum miking and capturing rich transients Sonically identical to the classic C 451 with improved design Increased stability and switchable highpass filter Ideal for overhead drum miking and capturing rich transients One of the C 451 B's most common applications is for drum overheads, and many engineers say there's nothing quite like it for miking cymbals - the metallic "crash" and brilliance come through perfectly.