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AKG C151 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AKG C151 is a small diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone with a 16 mm capsule, 20 Hz ? 20 kHz response, and 143 dB SPL handling. Ideal for studio recording, live instruments, vocals, broadcasting, and professional content creation.

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Description

AKG C151 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AKG C151 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone is built for detailed, natural, and professional audio capture across studio, stage, broadcast, and content creation environments. With a 16 mm electret condenser capsule, cardioid pickup pattern, and wide 20 Hz ? 20 kHz frequency response, it captures instruments, vocals, and ambience with impressive clarity and control.

Available from Audio Shop Australia, the AKG C151 is a strong choice for musicians, engineers, podcasters, schools, studios, and live sound users across Australia. Whether you are recording in Sydney, producing content in Melbourne, miking instruments in Brisbane, or setting up live audio in Perth and Adelaide, this compact condenser microphone delivers reliable AKG performance in a rugged, lightweight design.


Main Features

  • Professional 16 mm electret condenser diaphragm
  • Cardioid polar pattern for focused sound capture
  • Wide 20 Hz ? 20 kHz frequency response
  • Handles up to 143 dB SPL for loud sound sources
  • 73 dB signal-to-noise ratio for clean recording performance
  • Transformerless FET circuitry helps minimise noise
  • 48 V phantom powered XLR output
  • Compact 22 mm x 140 mm body weighing 147 g
  • Eco-conscious recycled metal construction

Pristine Detail for Studio and Live Sound

The AKG C151 is designed to capture acoustic detail with clarity and balance. Its cardioid pickup pattern helps focus on the source while reducing unwanted sound from the sides and rear, making it suitable for studio tracking, stage miking, podcasting, and broadcast applications.

With 143 dB SPL handling, the C151 can manage louder instruments such as drums, percussion, horns, guitar amps, and bass amps while still preserving subtle detail from vocals, strings, piano, and ambience. The transformerless FET circuit supports a clean signal path with dependable performance for professional audio workflows.

Connect the microphone via its 3-pin XLR output to a compatible 48 V phantom-powered mixer, preamp, or audio interface and start recording or performing with confidence.

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Ideal For

The AKG C151 is ideal for studio recording, live instruments, broadcasting, vocals, piano, strings, horns, woodwinds, drums, percussion, guitar amps, and bass amps. It suits recording studios in Melbourne, live venues in Brisbane, podcast setups in Canberra, schools in Newcastle, and production spaces across the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.


Why Buy from Audio Shop Australia

Audio Shop Australia supplies professional audio gear for musicians, engineers, studios, venues, broadcasters, and content creators across Australia. We offer trusted products, helpful support, and fast Australia-wide delivery for customers in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, and regional areas.


Order the AKG C151 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone today from Audio Shop Australia and capture clean, detailed audio with fast delivery across Australia.

About brand
AKG is a trusted audio brand known for high-quality microphones, headphones, and wireless sound systems. Founded in Austria in 1947, AKG has been used in studios, radio stations, theatres, and live performances worldwide. From professional studio headphones to reliable microphones, AKG products are built for clear sound, durability, and performance.
Tech Specs
Specification Details
Product Name AKG C151 Small Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Capsule Type 16 mm Electret Condenser Diaphragm
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Sensitivity 11 mV/Pa (-39 dBV)
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Electrical Impedance ≤ 200 Ω
Recommended Load Impedance ≥ 1000 Ω
Self-Noise Level 21 dB(A) SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 73 dB re 1 Pa
Max SPL (0.5% THD) 143 dB SPL
Operating Temperature -5 °C to 50 °C (23 °F to 122 °F)
Phantom Power 48 V ± 4 V to IEC 61938
Current Consumption ≤ 5 mA
Connector 3-pin XLR (Pin 2 Hot)
Dimensions 22 mm (D) x 140 mm (L)
Net Weight 147 g
Applications Studio, Live Instruments, Broadcasting, Vocals, Piano/Strings, Horns/Woodwinds, Drums/Percussion, Guitar/Bass Amps

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