The AKG C451 B is an outstanding microphone that can be used with excellent results.Comes fully working, with a mark on the body, see pictures and slight discolouring from use of plastic tape,Hence the lower price. If you want a great mike and not too bothered about the mark and discolour but bothered about the sound recording quality then you will be pleased to use this quality mike.Its a Cardoid polar pattern, 20hz to 20khz freq range and a fantastic mic on snare drums or cymbals and of course on acoustic instruments, released in 2001.
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