AKG C151

Step into a new era of sound excellence with the AKG C151 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone, designed to transform professional audio capture for today’s creative professionals. Drawing on decades of acoustic engineering expertise, the C151 picks up every nuance with immaculate clarity—designed and optimized for musical instruments and ambient soundscapes. Purpose-built for musicians, podcasters, YouTubers, and streamers alike, its signature features turn solo recordings and performances into engaging productions, while its wide frequency range preserves every rich detail. Equipped with a precision cardioid capsule and an optimized, transformerless FET circuit, the C151 delivers a low noise floor and broad dynamic range, ensuring exceptional audio capture from every source. Its contemporary design pays a subtle tribute to AKG’s legendary heritage, making it as compelling on camera as it does in capturing sound. Engineered for effortless integration with today’s recording technologies, the C151 offers simplified operation that fits seamlessly into any creative workflow. Sustainability lies at its core—its microphone body is crafted from 100% recycled PIR metals and alloys, and every detail from packaging to accessories has been designed to minimize environmental impact. Whether you're fine-tuning your current setup or building a new recording space, the AKG C151 delivers outstanding performance and intuitive operation, setting a new benchmark for professional-grade audio capture.

Professional Sound Quality
Wide dynamic range and ultra-low noise performance ensure refined audio clarity and definition

Simplified Operation
The user-friendly design is extremely easy to set up and use - simply plug in and start capturing

Broad Dynamic Range
Equipped with a precision cardioid capsule, the C151 delivers a low noise floor and wide dynamic range

Sustainability
To enhance sustainability, the C151 microphone body is made from 100% recycled PIR metals and allows and the packaging is fully recyclable.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capsule Type: 16mm Electret Condenser Diaphragm
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 11mV/Pa (-39 dBV)
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Electrical Impedance: ≤200 ohms
Recommended load impedance: ≥1000 ohms
Self-Noise Level: 21dB(A) SPL
Signal to Noise: 73dB re 1 Pa
Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 147dB SPL
Temperature Range: -5 to 50 °C (23 to 122 °F)
Phantom Powering: 48V +/-4V to IEC 61938
Current Consumption: ≤5 mA
Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)

Dimensions
Length: 140mm
Diameter: 22mm
Net weight: 147g

Application:

• Project Studio

• Live Instrument

• Podcasting and Video Blogging

• Web Streaming, Web Conferencing, and Gaming

• Broadcasting

Instrument:

• Vocals

• Piano / Strings

• Horns / Woodwinds

• Drums / Percussion

• Guitar Amps / Bass Amps

What's in the box?

• 1 x C151 Condenser Microphone

• 1 x H82 Microphone Clip