Bock Audio 151
MSRP: $3,325 Cardioid Condenser Tube Microphone
Description
Essentially a budget version of the flagship Bock 251, the 151 was designed for close-miked applications such as vocals.
It uses a proprietary, hand made capsule described as a “dual asymetrical-backplate CK12-type,” a proprietary hand-wound vintage style transformer, a NOS tube (New Old Stock GE5670 triode) in the mic amplifier and a hand-built custom outboard power supply.
The “brite/normal” switch delivers two sounds in one mic:
- “Bright” allows unfiltered extended high frequency response that defines a modern high end condenser.
- “Normal” offers a less bright, more vintage style high frequency response more forgiving to sibilant singers and or voices that need a darker treatment.
The Bock Audio 151 is also known as: E251C.
The mic was released in 2007.
Specifications
| Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
|---|---|
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Cardioid
(19 mV/Pa; 30 - 18,000 Hz) |
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| Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
|---|---|---|
| Diaphragm diameter: 25mm |
200 Ohms (Low) | Max SPL: 94 dB |
| Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 694g (24.48oz) | 216mm (8.50'') | 52mm (2.05'') |
| Power Specifications |
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