ADK Microphones A-51s user reviews ( 9/10) - 6 user reviews

• 02/20/13

  JimboSpins's review "Sounded great with an acoustic guitar"

  Characteristics

  The ADK A51 is a condenser microphone that is pressure gradient. It has a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and a switchable low frequency cut off at 100 Hz. I have had several encounters with this microphone over the years and it has never given me a bad experience. I have used it with acoustic guitars, vocals and even some fretted instrumentals. I have seen heard it used with some reed or woodwind instruments too from other musicians.

  Overall Opinion

  The ADK A51 is built to last through some drops and accidental falls. It has a solid construction and a well made heavy duty mesh grill. The outside finish of the microphone is scratch resistant because of the finish that is on it so even if it is dropped it will not scratch.
  
  The sound that I was able to get with this microphone was very good, especially with acoustic guitars because it projected the sound exactly as it sounded. It did not add any color to the sound; it was very clear and crisp. I like how it sounded with an acoustic guitar much better than the way it sounded with voice. It does not sound bad with voices depending on the natural tone and warmth of your voice. The A 51 sounded great on a female vocalist’s voice that was using it during a session at a small studio but when using it on my voice it just didn’t sound as crisp and clear so I ended up asking for a different microphone to use for my vocals. This mic is very affordable and can be used in multiple situations. I have used it about a total of 10 or more times and each time I use an acoustic guitar with it I am very satisfied. But I will no longer request this microphone to record my vocals with.
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• 10/24/11

  ericthegreat's review "Nice Mic for cheap"

  Characteristics

  I've been seriously recording music for the last 7 years and messing around with recording on old 4 tracks for many years before that. I purchased a pair of ADK Microphones to use on snare since I've read so many times that the ADK Microphones was used to record snare on so many classic albums. Somehow, against all odds, I've managed to never use a this mic in my lifetime. I used SM58's for live vocals many times (I never cared for the muddiness) and the beta58 which was not a match for my vocals at all. Because of these experiences, I never really wanted to buy ADK microphones. The only other ADK mic that I own is an B44 which is an absolutely fantastic mic in every regard.

  Overall Opinion

  I hooked it up to a very clear, neutral, and natural pre (focusrite isa) so I could just hear the response of the mic. I tried some vocals first and wow! I recognized the classic sound immediately from old albums. The ADK A51 rolls off the unusable lows but retains warmth, it has an unbelievably SMOOTH and musical midrange, and the highs are smooth and present without making your ears feel like they are being stabbed by large daggers (like every cheap Chinese condenser I've ever heard). Honestly, the ADK A51 fits my vocals better than the majority of the far more expensive mics that I own. I'm not knocking Neumann because they obviously make fantastic microphones, but I'd rather use the ADK A51 for vocals than my TLM103. Does it matter that the specs on the ADK A51 are less impressive the TLM103, nope. it only matters how the mic handles the task that you throw at it. The ADK A51 chops off more lows and highs, but it sure does sound good doing it. Next I grabbed an old Gibson Southern Jumbo acoustic and started strumming away. The mic was 12 to 18 inches away and pointed in the vicinity of the 12th fret again, I immediately recognized this sound from classic albums. Great Mic at a great price check out the ADK A51.
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• 10/19/08

  coquelicosing's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  I confirm that there is no lamp
  
  
  
  Cardioid; low pass; 0-10db
  
  470grammes
  
  
  
  - What kind of microphone? (Song, sound, mixed ..)
  
  d in I buy two
  
  
  
  I'm stoked
  
  that's the song on guitar and piano
  
  J have the test song

  Overall Opinion

  How long you use it?
  
  I just have them "first microcomputer"
  
  
  
  How do you report qualitprix?
  
  to purchase the United States in a misra 60 euros
  
  
  
  - With the exprience, you do again this election? ...
  
  yes

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• 06/15/08

  ptiju87's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Excellent versatile microphone Condenser (cardioid)

  Overall Opinion

  I had the opportunity to cost several times over for comparisons for micro and micro scales and this is simply amazing ... reconnat is finally what you want background music / recording.
  
  As noted in "Oton", it is not uncommon to see compared to a U87, and a price range dfiant any competition.
  
  The response curve frquence this microphone is very good.
  
  The only downside (which explains the low price), the production made in china ... but a little more than a SM58 (I saw a $ 220 with shipping in the United States), it was a real micro "account" (which will not say this-the same usefulness.
  
  
  
  But happiness ...

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• 06/07/06

  oton's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  That half this tube microphone ... it's a micro Condenser!

  Overall Opinion

  I bought it after recommendation of a professional recognition of the trade ... Many people relate it to the U87! And was true to micro is bluffing! I did not have a lot tested for momeent (I did that last week) but everything I've experienced was really good!
  
  it is found less than 200 euros! face a microphone to 2500 euros, the choice is quickly made!

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• 09/26/05

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Microphone ADK A-51s
  
  
  
  mixed
  
  
  
  lamp - supply fantme

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for about three months in home studio. Excellent quality-price. Heat, incredible prsence least, Fidler of frequencies. In my opinion he did not envy the great. I almost tried everything in 30 years of music, the best and the worst and it is the very first time I feel as "comfortable" with a microphone and I feel really recogn be my voice.
  
  
  
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