AKG C451EB Condenser Microphone with CK1 Capsule and Gooseneck
AKG C451EB Condenser Microphone with CK1 Capsule and Gooseneck
Condition: In fair condition with some cosmetic wear. No accessories included (case, power supply etc).
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items like strings. On top of your rights under consumer law.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day change-of-mind returns
From the day you receive it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or mouth-played items. Faulty? No fee, and we pay postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
Key details
- This microphone has been tested and sounds clean but is noted as requiring more gain.
Overview
The AKG C451 EB with CK1 Capsule and Gooseneck delivers studio-quality clarity with a flexible setup ideal for speech, acoustic instruments, or overheads. With its modular design, precision filter, and legendary reliability, it’s perfect for venues and studio spaces, where precise positioning meets pristine sound.
Specs
- Modular small‑diaphragm condenser with screw-on CK1 cardiac capsule, mounted on an adjustable gooseneck
- Runs on standard phantom power (9–52 V). No batteries needed
- High-Pass filter switch (Flat, 75 Hz, 150 Hz) for clean low-end control
- Handles up to 155 dB SPL and safely captures loud sources with clarity
- Fantastic specs: ~18 dB-A self-noise, ~76 dB-A SNR, ~9 mV/Pa sensitivity, 20 Hz–20 kHz range
- Compact, stage-ready body (160 × 19 mm) with flexible positioning via gooseneck
- Vintage build from the 1970s with rugged, touring heritage
- Serial number: 548767
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with our warranty: 3 months for electrical faults and 6 months for structural faults. It excludes misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items such as strings and batteries. It's on top of your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
7-day change-of-mind returns. From the day you receive it, on new and preloved gear. It must come back as you received it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or anything played with the mouth. If it's faulty, the fee never applies, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply, and we pay return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over A$2,000 ship free by courier to Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT and Tas, and half price to SA, WA and NT. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
