C 451EB

Common name: AKG C 451EB

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The C 451EB is the original preamplifier for the CMS system. It was usually fitted with a CK 1 capsule but various others such as the CK 9 long rifle could also be used. The E variant was about 20 mm shorter than the EB and had no bass attenuator. The preamp bandwidth was 5 Hz- 30 kHz. The output circuitry used a transformer.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
9.5 mV/Pa
Max SPL
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
28 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
18 dB-A
Output Impedance
-
Recommended Load
Powering
Phantom 12-48
Supply Current
5.5 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ
50Hz -7dB, -20dB

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black
Weight
80 g
Length
159 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
18 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Optional