| ADK A-51 Mk 5.1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Details
The ADK A-51 professional condenser microphone is designed for use in studios, concert halls, and broadcast applications. It is well-known for its wide frequency response, smooth response curve, large dynamic range, and low distortion. ADK's new type III ADK A-51 mics now have a 3 to 6dB lower self noise than their previous models.The microphone utilizes ADK's precision 1" Gold Sputtered Diaphragm, and discrete Class A FET electronics featuring a transformer coupled balanced output. The ADK A-51 polar pattern is cardioid. Includes flight case and shock mount.
ADK A-51 Mk 5.1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Specifications
- TYPE: True Condenser Pressure Gradient Microphone
- CAPSULE: 1" Diameter, Low Micron, Gold Vapor-Deposited Gradient Design
- ELECTRONICS: Low Noise Discrete FET
- FREQUENCY RANGE: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- SENSITIVITY: 15 mV/pA 9-36.5 = 1 V/pA
- EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL: (A-Weighted per IEC 286-4) < 17db Typical
- MAXIMUM SPL FOR THD: <0.5% (1 kHz) 130 dB
- SWITCHABLE LOW FREQUENCY CUT-OFF: 100 Hz (Internal Switch)
- CONSTRUCTION: Heavy Duty Aircraft Grade Machined Brass with Durable Scratch Resistant Anodized Finish
- WEIGHT: 470 grams / 1.03 lbs.
- DIMENSIONS: 50 x 190 mm / 2" x 7.5"
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 48V Phantom Power
ADK A-51 Mk 5.1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Applications
Vocals, Choirs, Acoustic Guitar, Fretted Instruments (Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro, etc.), Reeds and Woodwinds. Patti Page recorded All the Lead Vocals for "Brand New Tennessee Waltz" with an A-51. Mandolin Division of Gibson Guitar purchased an A-51. The TYPE V now shipping has Toshiba FET’s. "I was reminded of a U-67" -EQ Review said of the original A-51. New version blends curve of two vintage mics European microphones! Mellow enough for our Nashville friends, just enough shimmer for NY & LA.
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