AKG C151 – Small-diaphragm cardioid microphone
The AKG C151 is a small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone engineered for instrument capture, ambience recording and versatile productions requiring maximum precision. Built upon decades of AKG acoustic expertise, it reproduces every nuance with remarkable clarity, extremely low noise and a wide dynamic range—making it ideal for musicians, content creators, podcasters and broadcasters.
Its 16 mm electret capsule, paired with a transformerless FET circuit, ensures a natural, detailed frequency response across the entire spectrum. With a 20 Hz–20 kHz frequency range and a maximum SPL of 143 dB, the C151 excels on delicate acoustic sources as well as powerful instruments such as percussion or amplifiers.
The cardioid pickup pattern provides excellent source isolation, natural rejection of background noise and optimal control of spill—whether in studio, on stage or in mobile production setups. Its simple and intuitive operation allows immediate use: plug in, adjust and capture. The C151 integrates seamlessly into modern creative workflows including streaming, video production, podcasting, live performance or broadcast work.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the C151 features a body made from 100% recycled PIR metals, optimized packaging and accessories developed to minimize environmental impact. Modern, elegant and durable, it extends AKG’s heritage while redefining the standard for small-diaphragm microphones.
Specifications:
- Type: Small-diaphragm condenser microphone
- Capsule: 16 mm electret diaphragm
- Polar Pattern: cardioid
- Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa (-39 dBV)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Electrical Impedance: ≤ 200 ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: ≥ 1,000 ohms
- Self-Noise Level: 21 dB(A) SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 73 dB (ref. 1 Pa)
- Max SPL: 143 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
- Phantom Power: 48 V ± 4 V (IEC 61938)
- Current Consumption: ≤ 5 mA
- Connector: XLR 3-pin (pin 2 hot)
- Dimensions: Ø 22 mm × 140 mm
- Weight: 147 g
- Applications: studio, live instruments, podcasting, vlog, streaming, gaming, broadcast
- Instruments: vocals, piano, strings, woodwinds, percussion, guitar/bass amps
- Included Accessories: H82 microphone clip
Key Points:
- Exceptional precision: 16 mm capsule optimized for detailed instrument and ambience capture.
- Outstanding clarity: low noise and wide dynamic range for clean, natural recordings.
- Optimized cardioid pattern: precise source isolation and reduced ambient noise.
- High SPL handling: 143 dB SPL – ideal for drums, brass and amplifiers.
- Sustainable design: recycled metal body and robust build quality.
