AKG C451EB Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
AKG C451EB Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Condition: In good condition with minor cosmetic wear.
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 and consumables. Machine heads covered only for shipping damage.
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 returns
On eligible items, from the day you receive it. Must come back as received; strings and mouth-played items excluded. Faulty? We cover return postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
Overview
The vintage AKG C451EB is a highly regarded Austrian-made small-diaphragm condenser microphone from AKG’s original modular C451 system, introduced in 1969. Designed to accept interchangeable CK-series capsules, it is most famously paired with the cardioid CK1 capsule, delivering a detailed, fast and open response well suited to acoustic instruments, drum overheads, percussion and studio recording.
Includes:
- Microphone
- Mic clip
- Original case
Specs
| Transducer type | pressure gradient |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 20 - 20,000 Hz |
| Switchable filters | flat or high pass 75Hz or 150Hz |
| Directional characteristic | cardioid (see interchangeable capsule options) |
| Sensitivity @ 1kHz | 0.95mV/ubar=9.5mV/Pa (-60.5dBV) |
| Weighted noise level | 2.2uveff |
| Equivalent noise level | 22dB |
| Capsule capacity | 27pF |
| Powering | 9-52V phantom power |
| Dimensions | 160 (Length) x 19mm (Diameter) |
| Weight | 100g |
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 a 3-month electrical and 6-month structural warranty, excluding misuse and consumables such as batteries and strings. Machine heads are covered only if damaged in shipping.
7-day returns. On eligible items, from the day you receive it. Items must come back as received; no returns on strings or anything that touches the mouth. If it's faulty, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply and we cover the 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 $2,000 ship free by courier. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
