AKG C151
AKG C151
Step into a new era of sonic excellence with the AKG C151 small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone. The microphone captures every nuance with flawless clarity - designed and optimized for musical instruments and ambient soundscapes. Designed for musicians, podcasters, youtubers and streamers, its distinctive features turn solo recordings and performances into engaging productions, while its wide frequency range preserves every rich detail. Equipped with a precision cardioid capsule and optimized transformerless FET circuitry, the microphone delivers low noise and a wide dynamic range, ensuring exceptional sound recording from any source.
Tripod mount (threaded)
Microphone type
Condenser
The principle of the microphone
Directional
Directional characteristic
20 - 20 000 Hz
Frequency range
Key features of the AKG C151 microphone
- Condenser microphone with small diaphragm
- Optimised for musical instruments and ambient soundscapes
- Suitable for musicians, podcasters, youtubers and streamers
- Wide frequency range
- Wide dynamic range
- Precision cardioid capsule
- Optimized transformerless FET circuit
- Low noise
- Modern iconic design
- Simple intuitive operation
- Body made of metals and PIR alloys
- Phantom Power
Suitable for musical instruments, stream, podcast, video production
Professional performance in a modern design
Its modern design subtly pays homage to AKG's legendary heritage, making it as compelling on camera as it is in audio recording. A microphone designed for easy integration with today's recording technologies offers simplified controls that fit seamlessly into any creative workflow. The microphone body is made from metals and PIR alloys.
Technical specifications
- Capsule type: 16mm electret condenser diaphragm
- Directional characteristic: Cardioid
- Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa (-39 dBV)
- Recommended load impedance: ≥ 1000 ohms
- Intrinsic noise level: 21 dB(A) SPL
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
- Maximum SPL (at 0.5% THD): 143 dB
- Temperature range: -5 °C to 50 °C
- Phantom power: 48 V (+/-4 V) according to IEC 61938
- Current draw: ≤ 5 mA
- Connector: 3pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
Package contents
- 1× C151 condenser microphone
- 1× microphone socket (clamp) H82
The principle of the microphone
The dynamic microphone is suitable for open performances, live input, music production, etc. It uses a magnet and a moving coil to capture sound.
You will use a condenser microphone mainly for studio purposes. It has higher sensitivity and lower noise. It is necessary to power it separately.
Frequency range
The frequency range indicates the range of frequency values that the microphone records. The higher the range, the more sounds it can record.
Low frequencies (e. g. 20–200 Hz) : Bass, the deepest tones of instruments (double bass, kick drum) and male voices.
Medium frequency (e. g. 200–3000 Hz) : The body of the instruments, the base of the voice, where the ear is most sensitive, important for speech intelligibility.
High frequencies (e. g. 3000–14000 Hz) : Treble, detail, sibilance and " shine" of the sound.
Airband (above 14000 Hz) : It gives recordings a sense of expensive, super-quality sound and space.
Sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is the ratio of output voltage to sound pressure. It expresses how loud a signal a microphone produces at a given sound pressure; higher sensitivity means stronger voltage and is suitable for quiet studios, while lower sensitivity is better for noisy environments as it will amplify less ambient noise unnecessarily.
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Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
