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.

Applications: S is for SPL!

• 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 Specifications

• Polar pattern: Fixed Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 15mv/Pa
• Impedance: 200Ù
• 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