AKG Perception 120 USB Condenser Microphone
The AKG Perception 120 USB Condenser Microphone takes all the quality features of the Perception 120 and adds a USB output for plug-and-play operation with Windows and Mac OS computers. This cardioid, large-diaphragm condenser microphone features a low-frequency roll-off switch and -20dB Pad for providing added headroom when capturing loud signals. The Perception 120 USB is USB powered, includes a table-top tripod stand, USB cable and microphone stand adapter. The microphone is ideal for podcasts and home studio recording applications.
- Real Plug-and-Play (no installation, no drivers, no reboot required)
- Supports Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS
- Integrated high-quality Analogue-to-Digital Converter (24-bit, 128x oversampling) for convincing sound quality and low noise
- Two-third-inch condenser capsule with a low-mass diaphragm delivers sonic details
- Switchable bass-cut filter reduces mechanical vibration and wind noise
- Switchable attenuation pad for close-up miking and loud instruments
- Blue LEDs indicate operation
- Integrated pop filter avoids plosives effectively
- Tripod table stand, swivel mount and USB cable included
- Designed and engineered in Vienna, Austria
| Transducer | 2/3" Diaphragm Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Sampling Rate | 44.1 & 48kHz |
| A/D Conversion |
Built-in High-Quality 24Bit ADC
128x Oversampling |
| Power Requirements | Provided by USB Connection |
| Output Connectors | USB 1.1, 2.0 |
| Pad | -20dB |
| Low Frequency Roll-Off | 6dB/octave, 120Hz |
| Dimensions (LxDiameter) | 6.5 x 2" (165 x 53mm) |
| Weight | 1.01 lb (460 g) |
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- Good audio (3)
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- None at the moment
Best Uses
- Recording
Comments about AKG Perception 120 USB Condenser Microphone:
great for cleans great for screams great for recording instruments just buy it !!! if you don't want the hassle of buying an interface this is for you
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Solidy built easy to set
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about AKG Perception 120 USB Condenser Microphone:
My first impression was with the feel and weight of the box. Even before I opened it it just said 'quality'. Solidly built product which is being used by my son in his 'studio' in the corner of his bedroom. He is raving about it as it's his first piece of kit that didn't get borrowed from a cheap karaoke machine or some such. Easy to set up and set the levels for his Garage Band recording sessions. This could end up costing me a lot of money now he's had a taste of the good stuff but I'm happy to support him in with what he's passionate about. I'd definitely recommend AKG products based on my experience with this mic.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about AKG Perception 120 USB Condenser Microphone:
AKG Acoustics GmbH is famous for producing microphones of the highest quality, and the competitively priced Perception 120 USB is no exception.
It is a plug and play appliance that requires only setting the Input levels and resetting the Output device in Apple OS-X's sound System Preferences. By trial and error, I found that setting the Input and Output volumes to about 20 percent and 100 percent respectively produced a clear initial recording. Rumble and wind noises etc. can be markedly reduced by switching on the Bass-cut selector, especially when speaking close to the microphone. A higher Input volume could be adopted in a room with less ambient noise than mine, which has a fan and an open window in a tropical environment.
In OS-X, a new audio recording can be made using Quicktime Player, Wire Tap Studio, Amadeus Pro or Garageband, with the latter three programs providing a range of editing and conversion options. However with Soundtrack Pro, recordings can be edited, tweaked and normalized, either destructively or non-destructively, to produce remarkable studio quality output.
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Accessory Packages
- Price: $54.95
Stands & Support
- Price: $8.15
Tabletop Scissor Stands
- Price: $99.00
Shock Mounts
- Price: $39.00
Pop Filters
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- Original: $22.95
- Save: $2.29
- Price: $20.66
Wind Protection
- Price: $19.00
What's in the Box
- USB Cable
- Table-Top Tripod Stand
- Microphone Stand Adapter
- 2 Year Warranty
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