DISC C451 65th Anniversary Ltd Edition Condenser Microphone

Full Description

Since being introduced in 1969, the C451 has been continuously upgraded and has been tested under the harshest of onstage environments. The C451 65th Anniversary Edition has a transformerless preamp, which enables high sound pressure capability and allows for close miking of high-energy sound sources up to 155 dB SPL without distortion.

The C451 65th Anniversary Edition's reference small-diaphragm is capable of capturing the smallest details of any instrument due to its lightweight membrane and sophisticated acoustic design. It is perfect for accurately capturing drums, percussion, acoustic guitar and overhead miking. The C451 65th Anniversary Ltd Edition is handcrafted in Vienna, Austria with highest attention to detail.

Features

• Limited Edition hand-crafted in Vienna, Austria with highest attention to detail
• Attractive design with high-quality "TITAN-Look" finish
• Sound of the legendary C451 EB + CK1 capsule delivering stunning precision
• Established tour sound standard since the 1980s for excellent sound quality
• Performs consistently even under harsh onstage conditions
• Impressive sound pressure level capability of 155 dB SPL allows close miking
• Highly effective high-pass filter with 12 dB / octave
• Transfomerless preamp and surface mounted technology
• Extremely accurate signal transfer and ruler-flat on-axis frequency response

Specifications

• Microphone Type: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Max SPL: 135dB SPL (0.5% THD); 155dB SPL w/Pad
• Output Impedance: 200 ohms
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 76dB
• Self Noise: 18dB (A weighted)
• Low Cut Filter: 75Hz and 150Hz, -12dB/octave
• Pads: -10dB, -20dB
• Connector: XLR
• Weight: .27 lb