A-51 Mk 5.1 - Brand new!

Description: Ten Years and 100,000 Happy Ears Later, this Newest Version of the World-Famous ADK
A-51 Condenser sets a New Standard for Affordable Excellence. From Miss Patti Page to
Megadeth, the A-51 gives stunning results for many live as well as many recorded sources!

Applications: Vocals, Choirs, Acoustic Guitar, Fretted Instruments (Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro, etc.), Reeds and Woodwinds. Patti Page recorded All the Lead Vocals for "Brand New Tennessee Waltz" with an A-51. Mandolin Division of Gibson Guitar purchased an A-51. "I was reminded of a U-67" -EQ Review said of the original A-51. New version blends curve of two vintage mics European microphones! Mellow enough for our Nashville friends, just enough shimmer for NY & LA.

S-51 Mk 5.2 - Brand new!

Description: Higher SPL “Big Brother” to the A-51, this upgrade of the Original A-51s (Model “S”) offers Improved Reliability, Improved Head-Room - A Broad-Brushstroke Multi-Application Mic!! Ray Charles had 6 Original “Model S” on Genius Loves Company CD.

Applications: S is for SPL! Vocals, Choirs, Acoustic Guitar, Fretted Instruments (Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro, etc.), Reeds and Woodwinds. Plus: Drums – Especially Floor Toms, Drum Overheads; Electric Guitar and Bass, All Percussion Instruments, Piano. In short, the "S" will do anything the A-51 does PLUS it is Designed for HIGH SPL MULTI-Applications.  Megadeth, Ambrosia – Even Westlake Audio– use the "S" Series for Floor Toms. Megadeth also used them on  Floor Toms and Bass Cabinets! Think of it this way: The Model S is SUPER-VERSATILE: A ‘Swiss-Army’ Mic!!!

SC-T

Description: 20mm Class A Small Diaphragm True Condenser Instrument Mic with Pad or High Pass Option. Includes OMNI and CARDIOID Capsules, mic clip and small aluminum flight case.

Applications: For Strings, Overheads, Hi-Hat, Acoustic Instruments such as Guitar, Piano, etc. New version with 10 dB and Dual Capsule allows for Spaced Omni, XY, and Decca Tree. Use an A-51 on the Sound Hole and A-51SC on the 12th Fret on Acoustic Guitar for a great Stereo Acoustic Guitar. We handled strings for Charlotte Symphony – three concerts including: Kathy Mattea, Johnny Mathis, and Tony Bennett. “The strings never sounded better!!!”

A6 - Brand new!

Description: The ADK A6 has been designed to be reliable and robust with a relatively “neutral” sound colouration. This means that you can use the A6 on almost anything and get a great sound. The dynamic range was set to allow for moderately heavy sound pressure levels but keeping digital recording in mind, the noise floor is also appreciably low. The ADK A6 is a reliable, “all rounder” Studio Microphone which can be also used “Live”.

Applications: All vocals including voice-over work when a natural tone is desired – with a pop filter (to protect the capsule from strong blasts of air), Brass – with a pop filter (to protect the capsule from strong blasts of air), Latin and ethnic, Stereo/ambient recording, All stringed instrument, Harmonica, Accordion, Amplified instruments, Drum kit overheads, Solo/spot recording, Reeds, Woodwinds, Hammond Organ

S-7

Description: The ADK S-7 has been designed as a high-SPL, reliable and robust microphone with a “linear” response. It means that when you use the S-7 you will get a life-like, detailed, transient rich sound. The dynamic range was set to allow for relatively heavy sound pressure levels, and the two-way pad enables this microphone to be used with sources up to 150 dB SPL. Keeping digital recording in mind, the noise floor is also appreciably low. The S-7 is a solid, reliable “High-SPL” Studio Microphone that can also be used “Live”.

Applications: Any moderate to high SPL source, whenever a fast, detailed recording desired: All “pop” and “Rock” vocals – with a pop filter (to protect the capsule from strong blasts of air)Brass – with a pop filter (to protect the capsule from strong blasts of air), Drum kit: Toms, Floor tom, overhead and spot mic’ing, including kick drum, Any amplified instruments – Guitar cabs, bass cabs, Any percussion instrument, Stereo/ambient recording, All stringed instrument, Solo/spot recording, Woodwinds

S-7B - Brand new!

Description: The ADK S-7B is a professional transformer-less FET cardioid condenser microphone designed to be a High-SPL, reliable and robust microphone with a distinctly “mellow” sound coloration. A Capacitor Mic that sounds like a Ribbon. Translation: a very smooth, rich, robust tone-coloration.

Applications: Any moderate to high SPL source, whenever a fast, detailed recording desired: All vocals where a "smoother" rounder tone is desired – with a pop filter (to protect the capsule from strong blasts of air) Brass instruments – with a pop filter (to protect the capsule from strong blasts of air), Drum kit: Toms, Floor tom, overhead and spot mic’ing, including kick drum, Any amplified instruments – Guitar cabs, bass cabs, Any percussion instrument, Stereo/ambient recording, All stringed instrument, Solo/spot recording, Woodwinds

S-7C - Brand new!

Description: The ADK S-7C is a professional transformer-less FET cardioid condenser microphone designed to be a High-SPL, reliable and robust microphone with a distinctly “brilliant” sound coloration. The S7-C has the brightest tone of ANY ADK! Translation – Forward in the Mix and Sparkling Hot.

Applications: Any moderate to high SPL source, whenever a fast, detailed recording desired: All “pop” and “Rock” vocals – with a pop filter (to protect the capsule from strong blasts of air)Brass – with a pop filter (to protect the capsule from strong blasts of air), Drum kit: Toms, Floor tom, overhead and spot mic’ing, including kick drum, Any amplified instruments – Guitar cabs, bass cabs, Any percussion instrument, Stereo/ambient recording, All stringed instrument, Solo/spot recording, Woodwinds

Vienna Mk 8

Description: 5 MICRON 1.07” High SPL Class A Fixed-Cardioid “Swiss Army Knife” Style Mic with 18dB Pad and HP Filter. Includes Shock Mount in “Flute-Case” Flight Case.

Applications: Great for Vocalists who wants a Sparkling, Sophisticated Sheen. The Vienna Mk8 is a Belgium Design with a Subtle Sparkle that tends to put the source material slightly forward in the mix. Unlike the plethora of bright, brighter and super-bright mics that flood the market, the Vienna Edition has a distinctive “Sheen” that is flattering on Pop and Rock Style Vocalists, Guitars, Pianos, and Percussion. Application for the Vienna would be when you want a shimmering iridescence - Historically the Vintage Austrian Tone.

THE VIENNA FAVORS ROCK/HIP-HOP VOCALS, COUNTRY ROCK, ACOUSTIC GUITARS, OHs, AND PERCUSSION.

Hamburg Mk 8

Description: New Upgraded Version of the Popular Hamburg Edition with an even More Fine-Tuned Response-Curve Designed to Replicate a Vintage Late 1950’s German Tube (Valve) Mic. Hamburg Mk 8 is the Eighth Generation of ADK Microphones offering a Mellow, Robust Tonality.

Applications: Very Useful for Vocals or Sources needing a Rounder Tone. For Strings, Reeds, Nasal or Thin Vocals, or Vocals with Sibilance Issues – the Hamburg Will Work Wonders! Hamburgs have “Smoothness”, Historically the Classic German Tone.

THE HAMBURG HAS A ROBUST QUALITY THAT TENDS TO ROUND-OUT THE TONE OF THE SOURCE. GREAT ON VOCALS, REEDS, OR BASS ELEMENTS.

Model SL

Description: Transformerless Fixed Cardioid With Pad / Bandpass Option. 1.06 inch / three micron diaphragm.

Applications: This microphone was designed for Critical Audiophile Applications such as Orchestral Recordings in Fine Acoustical Environments. With a low noise specifications, "SL" is ideal for Chamber Music, and Classical Recordings when clarity and detailed response is vital. Like all ADK "T" Series, the "SL" is a very transparent microphone that can be used on Concert Grand Pianos; for Male and Female Vocals and for Broadcast Voice-Talent Applications. The “SL” achieves remarkable results when used for Drum Overheads.

Model TL

Description: Transformerless Switchable 4-polar pattern condenser mic with dual 1.06-inch / three micron diaphragms. Includes shock mount and medium aluminum carry case.

Applications: This microphone was designed for critical audiophile applications such as orchestral recordings in fine acoustic environments. With a very low noise specification, it can be used for chamber music or for classical recordings where clarity and detailed response are vital. It is a very transparent microphone, that can be used on Orchestral Sources, Concert Grand Pianos, for Vocals, or Broadcast Voice-Talent; and with four polar patterns, it offers great versatility!! By 2002 ADK had a dozen US Symphonies as End Users. Among this distinguished group, the ADK - TL is the # 1 choice. Spyro Gyra, Jaci Velasquez, John Michael Talbot, Mark Egan, and many others – all track with the ADK Model TL.

TL-MP (TL Matched Pair)

Description: B&K System Spectrum Analyzed Matched Pairs of Orchestral TL Mic ADK Premium Flight Case with SUPER MOUNT

Model TC

Description: Class A tube fixed cardioid 1-inch diaphragm condenser mic. Includes 6072A valve, external power supply, shock mount and our premium aluminum flight case.

Applications: LEAD Male and Female Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Reed Instruments (Sax), Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Contrabass), Drum Overheads, or anywhere you would use a Vintage Tube Microphone. "This Mic Smokes!!" George Petersen, Mix Magazine.

TT (Area 51 TT)

Description: Class A tube switchable 9-polar pattern condenser mic with dual 1-inch diaphragms. Includes 6072A valve, external power supply, shock mount and our premium aluminum flight case.

Applications: Male and Female Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Reed Instruments (Sax), Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Contrabass), Drum Overheads, or anywhere you would use a Vintage Tube Microphone. Great for Broadcast Applications, too! Multi-Patterns offer you a Palette of tone-colors / tone-textures. Amazing! Ray Charles tracked his final 3 CD’s on the TT or CE. “The last Mic Mr. Charles ever fell in love with”. Terry Howard, quoted in Electronic Musician.