ADK S-51 Mk 5.2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

ADK S-51 Mk 5.2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Details

The ADK S-51 Mk 5.2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (a new and improved, sonically identical version of the ADK A-51s) is a solid state cardioid 1-inch diaphragm condenser mic. The S-51 features a separate pad and roll-off switch, ring mount and jewel box.

The "S" is for SPL!

The improvements employed in the S-51 over the A-51 basically make it a Higher SPL “Big Brother” to the A-51. So look for Improved Reliability and Improved Head-Room. Therefore, the S-51 is really what one might consider a broad-brushstroke, multi-application microphone. In fact, Ray Charles had 6 Original “Model S” mic used on his Genius Loves Company CD.

ADK S-51 Mk 5.2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features

Polar pattern: Fixed Cardioid
Sensitivity: 15mv/Pa
Impedance: 200Ohms
S/N Ratio: 77dB (Ref: Pa/A-Weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level: 17dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
Max SPL for 0.5%THD: 130dB/ 140dB w. Switchable PAD
Low Cut filter (HPF): FLAT/ 100Hz (internal switch)
Power Requirements: Phantom power 48V±4V

ADK S-51 Mk 5.2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Applications

Vocals
Choirs
Acoustic Guitar
Fretted Instruments (Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro, etc.)
Reeds and Woodwinds
Plus: Drums – Especially Floor Toms, Drum Overheads
Electric Guitar and Bass
All Percussion Instruments
Piano

In short, the "S" will do anything the A-51 does PLUS it is designed for HIGH SPL MULTI-Applications. Megadeth, Ambrosia - Even Westlake Audio use the "S" Series for Floor Toms. Megadeth also used them on Floor Toms and Bass Cabinets! YET: A-51s were also used to track the Reed and Woodwind Section of the Seattle Symphony for a Disney Feature Film. Think of it this way: The Model S is SUPER-VERSATILE: A "Swiss-Army" Mic!!!

ADK S-51 Mk 5.2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Includes

ADK S-51 Mk 5.2 Microphone
Piano-Black Wooden Jewel Case
Heavy-Duty All-Metal Ring-Mount

ADK S-51 Mk 5.2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Optional Accessories

ADK PRO+ Kit - Includes: Silver Super-Mount, Pop-Filter, Neutrik XLR, Foam Windscreen, Flight-Case

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