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AKG Perception 420
[percep420]
$299.99 $269.99

AKG Perception 420

MISSION BRIEFING

Perception 420 is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone for more demanding professional studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL, the Perception 420 delivers a warm transparent sound quality ideally suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments as well as drums and percussion instruments. In addition, three selectable polar patterns – cardioid, omnidirectional or figure-eight – allow a wide range of stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.

A switchable bass cut filter and preattenuation pad enable the Perception 420 to be used close to sound sources in sound fields as high as 155 dB.

The microphone's chassis is made of precision-tooled zinc/aluminium alloy and boasts a dent resistant stainless-steel wire-mesh front grille. It comes complete with a spider-type shock mount in an aluminium carrying case.

TOP FEATURES

  • Back-to-back large-diaphragm multi-pattern transducer
  • True condenser technology
  • High sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL capability
  • Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
  • Switchable bass cut filter
  • Legendary, pristine AKG sound quality
  • Complete with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case

TECH SPECS

Type: Dual-capsule,1-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone

Polar pattern: Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight

Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity: 28 mV/Pa (-31 dBV)

Max. SPL: 135/155 dB SPL (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD

Equivalent noise level: 16 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)

Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 78 dB

Preattenuation pad: 0 dB, -20 dB

Bass filter: 12 dB/octave, 300 Hz

Impedance: <=200 ohms

Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohms

Current consumption: <=2 mA

Power requirement: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC

Connector: 3-pin XLR

Finish: metallic blue/nickel grille

Dimensions: 53 dia. X 165 mm/2 x 6.5 in.

Net weight: 525 g (18.5 oz.)

Shipping weight: 1,970 g (4.3 lb.)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

* Metal Carrying Case
* Spider Shock Mount

THE UPDATE PERCEPTION SERIES ARE POWERFUL TOOLS FOR THE UPRISING

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 21 June, 2008.
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