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Title: ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: Tye on March 15, 2004, 11:42:22 AM

Here are the specs I only see one diffrence between the two. The A51 seems to have an interal low freq. switch and the A51s has an external? Anyone use the A51s. Is the sound quailty similar to the A51?
 Thanks ;D

A-51 SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE:  True Condenser Pressure Gradient Microphone
CAPSULE: 1" Diameter, Low Micron, Gold Vapor-Deposited Gradient Design
ELECTRONICS: Low Noise Discrete FET
FREQUENCY RANGE: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
SENSITIVITY: 15 mV/pA 9-36.5 = 1 V/pA
EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL: (A-Weighted per IEC 286-4) < 17db Typical
MAXIMUM SPL FOR THD: <1% (1 kHz) 130 dB
SWITCHABLE LOW FREQUENCY CUT-OFF: 100 Hz (Internal Switch) CONSTRUCTION: Heavy Duty Aircraft Grade Machined Brass; Durable Scratch Resistant Anodized Finish
WEIGHT: 470 grams / 1.03 lbs.
DIMENSIONS: 50 x 190 mm / 2" x 7.5"
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 48V Phantom Power

A-51s SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE: True Condenser Pressure Gradient Microphone
CAPSULE: 1" Diameter, Low Micron, Gold Vapor-Deposited Gradient Design
ELECTRONICS: Low Noise Discrete FET
FREQUENCY RANGE: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
SENSITIVITY: 15 mV/pA 9-36.5 = 1 V/pA
EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL: (A-Weighted per IEC 286-4) < 17db Typical
MAXIMUM SPL FOR THD: <0.5% (1 kHz) 140 dB
SWITCHABLE LOW FREQUENCY CUT-OFF: 100 Hz
SWITCHABLE PAD: - 10dB
CONSTRUCTION: Heavy Duty Aircraft Grade Machined Brass with Durable Scratch Resistant Anodized Finish
WEIGHT: 470 grams / 1.03 lbs.
DIMENSIONS: 50 x 190 mm / 2 x 7.5
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 48 V Phantom Power
 

 

Title: Re:ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: Craig T on March 15, 2004, 11:54:31 AM

I think the only difference is the -10db pad on the 51s.  otherwise, they are the same mic and should sound the same.

Title: Re:ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: Tye on March 15, 2004, 04:56:02 PM

Thanks I just bought 2 A51s's w/ shockmounts new for $110 each!

Title: Re:ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: Jason B on March 15, 2004, 05:32:15 PM

Quote from: Craig T on March 15, 2004, 11:54:31 AM

I think the only difference is the -10db pad on the 51s.  otherwise, they are the same mic and should sound the same.

This is correct.

Title: Re:ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on March 16, 2004, 06:03:02 PM

Welcome to Team ADK.  Jason USED to be THE man in Team ADK, but recently he bought himself some "Annoy-man" mics...

Terry

Title: Re:ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on March 16, 2004, 06:05:05 PM

Go Tommy J!

Title: Re:ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: Jason B on March 16, 2004, 07:33:04 PM

Quote from: twatts on March 16, 2004, 06:03:02 PM

Welcome to Team ADK.  Jason USED to be THE man in Team ADK, but recently he bought himself some "Annoy-man" mics...

Terry

 :lol:

Title: Re:ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: Chuck on March 16, 2004, 07:43:25 PM

Quote from: Tye on March 15, 2004, 04:56:02 PM

Thanks I just bought 2 A51s's w/ shockmounts new for $110 each!

Where?

Title: Re:ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: Tye on March 16, 2004, 07:51:03 PM

Thanks guys.
So is there a uniform I need to wear at shows? ;)
 

Title: Re:ADK A51 vs. ADK A51s ????
Post by: Tye on March 16, 2004, 10:01:10 PM

CalicoI bought them here http://www.novamusik.com/search.asp?type=SubCat&page=1&keyword=50 (http://www.novamusik.com/search.asp?type=SubCat&page=1&keyword=50)
  They said they only had a handful left. I will be getting them tomorrow. ;D