ADK Cremona 251-Au
Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The Cremona 251 Au is a Cardioid FET condenser with a large-diaphragm capsule and transformer-coupled output, designed to sound like a ElaM 251, albeit in a solid-state edition.
It was introduced around 2009 as part of ADK’s “AU” series of Custom Shop microphones; it was replaced in 2013 with the release of the T-Fet series of multipattern mics.
The 251 Au uses the GK251 capsule from ADK’s 3-Zigma product line; this is a capsule voiced to sound like an AKG CK-12 capsule from the early 1950’s.
As is true of all the AU series FET mics, the 251 version used high-quality components including film capacitors from Wima and an Oxford/OEP output transformer.
Two switches located below the headbasket allow for multiple configuration options:
- On the rear of the mic, the first of two 3-position switch allows selection of two high-pass filters: -6dB/octave at either 100Hz or 160Hz.
- A second 3-way switch controls the input pad: 0dB, -8dB, or -16dB.
The body is engraved with the “ADK Custom Shop” logo and the model name of the mic.
Russ Long, PSN (2010)
The Cremona 251 sounds amazing on female vocals… In addition, I found that the mic sounds great on electric guitar, percussion, and cello.
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The mic was released in 2009.
Specifications
Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Cardioid
(18.8 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) |
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Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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Diaphragm diameter: 27.7mm Capsule diameter: 34mm Diaphragm gauge: 3 microns |
n/a | Max SPL: 134 dB |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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n/a | 213mm (8.39'') | 50mm (1.97'') |
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Power Specifications |
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