ADK A51 microphones , condenser microphones

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Apologies for the lack of new material but the mobile and the studio are so busy at the moment that weve just not had time to put any new stuff up. We have some great new sessions waiting to go up and a sneak preview of a fantastic new compresser but thats all to come!!!!! In the meantime have a read about the first in our series of great mics under £100

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ADK microphones

ADK A-51

Designed in America and built in China the ADK A51 is part of a range of large diaphragm condenser microphones that were obviously designed to look and hopefully sound like the legendary Neumann U87 but at a fraction of the cost. The mic is a transformerless switchable 4-polar pattern condenser microphone with dual 1.06-inch three micron diaphragms and comes in a custom aluminium case complete with a very well designed shock mount and foam pop shield. The ADK A51 TL model has 4 pick up patterns, omni, figure 8, cardioid and Hypercardioid while the SL is a standard cardioid but comes with a low roll off switch and 10db pad.
 

Recording

I bought two ADK microphones around 8 years ago when they were considered one of the best mics around at that price point.There was a buzz around these mics then as they were one of the first mics around designed in the west and manufactured in China. I bought two A-51s, an SL cardioid and a TL multi-pattern which I figured would give me a number of flexible options including a Mid/Side setup for the mobile using the SL cardioid as the mid and the TL in Figure of 8.

Over the years I have used them on just about everything from a small choir and a classical piano to loud rock guitars and they are just a great all round mic. They tend towards a bright sound which works well on some things but can sound a bit fizzy on guitars but as always there is always something that they will do well. I think ADK got it right not just with the mic itself but the e accesories that come with these mics. The shock mount is particularly good and lets you get the mic into any close up situation adnd after 8 years solid use even the aluminium cases they come in has stood up well.

There is a lot of negative stuff on the internet about cheap Chinese condenser microphones and they are often compared unfavourably to the Neumanns that they are copying. I have to say that the ADK A51 isn't as good as the Neumann U87 but why would it be at a fifth of the price? If you are starting out in recording you are faced with a daunting array of mics to choose from and while you may not be making records with these mics they do represent very good value for money and with a little experience and careful positioning you can make some great recordings .JR.

 
Hear the ADK A51
Fabulous Ducks session: Guitar 2
Mide/Side video demo
 
 
 
Microphones and recording 2010. ADK A51 Microphones