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AKG P170 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Pair

BH #AKP170B2K (B&H Kit)
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AKG P170 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Pair
Key Features
  • Pair of Condenser Mics
  • For Stereo Recording
  • Cardioid Polar Pattern
  • 0.5" Gold-Sputtered Diaphragm
Assembled for convenient stereo recording, this B&H Kit provides two AKG P170 Small-Diaphragm Condenser microphones. These pencil mics are ideal for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, choir, orchestra, and ensemble recordings, with a high enough SPL level to handle virtually any acoustic sound source.
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AKG P170 Overview

Assembled for convenient stereo recording, this B&H Kit provides two AKG P170 Small-Diaphragm Condenser microphones. These pencil mics are ideal for drum overheads, acoustic guitar, choir, orchestra, and ensemble recordings, with a high enough SPL level to handle virtually any acoustic sound source.

  • Gold-sputtered small-diaphragm prevents shorting to the back electrode at high sound-pressure levels
  • Capable of handling sound-pressure levels up to 155 dB with no apparent distortion
  • Switchable 20 dB pad for distortion-free close-miking
  • All-metal body for rejection of RF interference
  • Sturdy front grille protects microphone from tough handling
  • Built to resist high temperatures and humidity 

 

UPC: 885038037040

AKG P170 Specs

Key Specs
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Controls
Pad
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
155 dB
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Microphone
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Diaphragm
0.5" / 12.7 mm
Orientation
End Address
Controls
Pad
Pad
-20 dB
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
155 dB
Sensitivity
15 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level
19 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
48 V
Physical
Color
Black
Dimensions
ø: 0.87 x L: 6.3" / ø: 22 x L: 160 mm
Weight
4.59 oz / 130 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.035 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.7 x 7.6 x 3.3"

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