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AKG Perception 120 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone

  • Price: $99.00
  • GBP 63.06
  • B&H # AKP120
  • Mfr# 3101 H 00050

Product Highlights

  • Cardioid Condenser Element
  • Low Frequency Roll-Off
  • 20dB Pad

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The AKG Perception 120 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a low cost, efficient solution for recording vocals and instruments in home and project studios. The microphone's cardioid element provides a generous pickup area while minimizing off-axis noise and feedback from nearby monitors, instruments and other sources.

A low-frequency roll-off filter switch reduces hum, ambiance and other low-frequency noise. Also featured, is a 20dB Pad switch that maximizes headroom when capturing high volume sources such as percussion instruments, speaker cabinets, etc.

Cardioid Polar Pattern
The microphone's cardioid element provides a generous pickup area while minimizing off-axis noise and feedback from nearby monitors, instruments and other sources.
Low Frequency Roll-Off Switch
A low-frequency roll-off filter switch reduces hum, ambiance and other low-frequency noise.
20dB Pad
Also featured, is a 20dB Pad switch that maximizes headroom when capturing high volume sources such as percussion instruments, speaker cabinets, etc.
Transducer Back Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic Range (Typical) Not Specified By Manufacturer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 72dB
Maximum Input Sound Level 130 / 150dB SPL (0 / -20dB)
Power Requirements +48V
Output Impedance - / < 200 ohms
Output Connectors 3-pin XLR
Pad -20dB
Low Frequency Roll-Off 12dB/octave, 300Hz
Dimensions (LxDiameter) 6.5 x 2" (165 x 53mm)
Weight 1.2 lb (525 g)

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AKG Perception 120 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone
 
5.0

(based on 3 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to use (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home studio (3)
    • Professional recording (3)

    REVIEWS

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    5.0

    A good mic for all purposes...

    By Jean Presser

    from Brazil

    About Me Professional Musician

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Sound
    • Compact
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Studio
      • Performances
      • Professional Recording

      Comments about AKG Perception 120 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone:

      A good price for a good mic... For speech and instruments recorders...

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      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best condensor mic on the market

      By Brian

      from Indiana

      About Me Experienced

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

      • Picks up every sound

      Best Uses

      • Home Studio
      • Professional Recording

      Comments about AKG Perception 120 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone:

      This thing is powerful. Clear sound, will record exactly what you put in. The downside is, it picks up everything, clearly. I have a lot of different mics, but I liked this one so well, for everything from vocals to instruments of any kind, that I bought another one. Can't beat the value.

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      5.0

      DIAMOND IN THE RUFF"

      By FRESH

      from SEATTLE WA,

      About Me Novice

      Pros

      • Clear Sound
      • Easy To Use
      • PROFESSOINAL

      Cons

      • Limited Functions

      Best Uses

      • Amateur Recording
      • Home Studio
      • Mobile DJ
      • Professional Recording

      Comments about AKG Perception 120 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone:

      tHIS MIC HAS BEEN ALL I NEEDED..
      WHEN STARTED TO RECORD THIS WAS MY
      FIRST MIC, MOSTLY USED FOR VOCALS, THIS MIC IS GREAT BECAUSE YOU CAN USE IT, IN ANY PLACE IN YOUR HOME. NOW IM LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT MIC BUT THIS ONE SURELY WAS GREAT FOR PRICE!!!!! AND WHAT IT COMES WITH I HAD IT HOOKED UP WITH M-AUDIO INTERFACE,,,ONLY REASON I WANTED TO CHANGE IS BECAUSE IM LOOKING TO UPGRADE BUT TO A STARTING MC OR JUS NEED A MIC FOR ANY RECORDING I REALY RECOMEND THIS ONE...

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      Cables

      Pearstone -  3-Pin XLR Male to 3-Pin XLR Female Audio Cable (6')
        • Original: $15.99
        • Save: $1.60
      • Price: $14.39
      • GBP 9.17
       

      Accessory Packages

      Pearstone -  Vocal Microphone Accessory Bundle - Essential
      • Price: $57.95
      • GBP 36.91
       

      Stands & Support

      Ultimate Support -  Microphone Stand
      • Price: $17.65
      • GBP 11.24
       

      Shock Mounts

      AKG -  SH-100 Shockmount
      • Price: $39.00
      • GBP 24.84
       

      Wind Protection

      AKG -  W4000 Microphone Windscreen
      • Price: $19.00
      • GBP 12.10
       
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      What's in the Box

      AKG Perception 120 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone
      • Microphone
      • Stand Adapter
      • Mini Poster
      • 2 Year Warranty
       
       
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