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AKG Perception 420 - Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Studio Microphone
- Price: $249.00
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- B&H # AKP420
- Mfr# 3101 H 00090
Product Highlights
- Omni, Cardioid and Figure-Eight Patterns
- 155dB Maximum SPL
- Low-Frequency Roll-Off Filter
- -20dB Pad
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The AKG Perception 420 Condenser Studio Microphone provides a host of professional features that are sure to satisfy the budget conscious project and professional studio engineer alike. The microphone features a multi-pattern large diaphragm element, capable of cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-eight polar patterns.
This gives engineers the flexibility to capture audio at both sides of the microphone, with minimal feedback and leakage from nearby audio sources, or with a generous frontal and off-axis pickup area. Additional features include a low-frequency roll-off for rumble, hum and low-frequency noise and a -20dB Pad switch for capturing loud, transient sources such as speaker cabinets.
- Multiple Polar Patterns
- This gives engineers the flexibility to capture audio at both sides of the microphone, with minimal feedback and leakage from nearby audio sources, or with a generous frontal and off-axis pickup area.
- 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 | Dual-capsule,1-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid / Omnidirectional / Figure-Eight |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Dynamic Range (Typical) | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 135/155 dB SPL (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD |
| Power Requirements | +48V |
| Output Impedance | < = 200 ohms |
| Output Connectors | 3-pin XLR |
| Pad | -20dB |
| Low Frequency Roll-Off | 12 dB/octave, 300 Hz |
| Dimensions (LxDiameter) | 6.5 x 2" (165 x 53mm) |
| Weight | 18.5 oz (525 g) |
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