AKG C151 Small-Diaphragm Cardioid Electret Condenser Microphone

AKG C151 Small-Diaphragm Cardioid Electret Condenser Microphone

Description
The AKG C151 is a professional small-diaphragm electret condenser microphone designed for detailed and accurate audio capture. Featuring a precision cardioid pickup pattern and transformerless FET circuitry, it delivers clear, natural sound with low self-noise and a wide dynamic range. The microphone is well-suited for recording acoustic instruments, piano, strings, drums, percussion, guitar amplifiers, ambient sound, podcasting, streaming, and broadcast applications. Its compact pencil-style design makes it ideal for close-miking and stereo recording setups.

Features

• Small-diaphragm 16 mm electret condenser capsule
• Cardioid polar pattern for focused sound capture and reduced background noise
• Transformerless FET circuitry for clean, transparent audio reproduction
• Wide frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Low self-noise performance (21 dB-A)
• High maximum SPL handling up to 147 dB
• Broad dynamic range for capturing subtle details and loud sound sources
• Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa (-39 dBV)
• Low output impedance (≤ 200 ohms)
• Requires 48V phantom power
• Standard 3-pin XLR output connector
• Lightweight and compact design (147 g)
• Suitable for studio recording, live sound reinforcement, streaming, podcasting, and content creation
• Excellent choice for acoustic guitar, piano, strings, horns, woodwinds, drum overheads, percussion, and amplifiers
• Durable construction with recycled metal materials