AKG C151 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Elevate your recordings with the AKG C151 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone, engineered to deliver pristine, professional sound for modern creators.Backed by decades of AKG acoustic expertise, it captures every subtle detail with unmatched precision and clarity.

Designed for musicians, podcasters, streamers, and content creators, the C151 transforms instruments and ambient recordings into rich, engaging audio. Its wide frequency response ensures every performance is faithfully reproduced with depth, nuance, and studio-quality impact.

Features 

• Captures every detail with immaculate clarity for professional audio recordings.
  
• Precision cardioid capsule delivers focused sound with minimal ambient interference.
  
• Transformerless FET circuitry ensures a low noise floor and wide dynamic range for clean, accurate capture.
  
• Optimized for instruments and ambient soundscapes with consistent performance across all sources.
  
• Contemporary design honors AKG heritage while providing camera-ready visual appeal.
  
• Simplified operation allows seamless integration into modern recording workflows.
  
• Microphone body crafted from 100% recycled PIR metals and alloys for environmentally conscious production.

Specifications 

General
Capsule Type: 16mm Electret Condenser Diaphragm
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity: 11mV/Pa (-39 dBV)

Electronics
Electrical Impedance: ≤200 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: ≥1000 Ohms
Self-Noise Level: 21dB(A) SPL
Signal to Noise: 73dB re 1 Pa
Max SPL (0.5% THD): 143dB SPL
Phantom Powering: 48V +/-4V (IEC 61938)
Current Consumption: ≤5 mA

Hardware
Connector: 3-Pin XLR (Pin 2 Hot)

Environmental
Temperature Range: -5 to 50 °C (23 to 122 °F)

Applications
Use: Project Studio, Live Instrument, Broadcasting
Instrument: Vocals, Piano / Strings, Horns / Woodwinds, Drums / Percussion, Guitar Amps / Bass Amps