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!!!

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: New Upgraded Version of the Popular Vienna Edition with a More Fine-Tuned Response-Curve Designed to Replicate a Vintage Late 1960’s Austrian Tube (Valve) Mic. The Vienna Mk 8 is the Eighth Generation of ADK Microphones - offering a Sparkling, Iridescent Tonality.

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 a More Fine-Tuned Response-Curve Designed to Replicate a Vintage Late 1950’s German Tube (Valve) Mic. The 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 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.