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 Jewel Box and Hard Ring Mount.
ADK A-51 Mk 5.1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features
- 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.
Ten Years and 100,000 Happy Ears Later, this Newest Version of the World-Famous ADK A-51 Condenser sets a New Standard for Affordable Excellence. From Miss Patti Page to Megadeth, the A-51 gives stunning results for many live as well as many recorded sources! Kathy Mattea's band has been on tour for over 8 years with an original pair of A-5's.
"I've Used the A-51 on vocals, guitars, and drums. They remind me of very expensive German Mics I have tracked with before."
Adam Kaspar - REM, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Cat Power
ADK A-51 Mk 5.1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Includes
- ADK A-51 Mk 5.1Microphone
- Piano-Black Wooden Jewel Case
- Heavy-Duty All-Metal Ring-Mount
ADK A-51 Mk 5.1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Optional Accessories
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