AKG PERCEPTION 420

Professional projects- The AKG Perception 420 

The P420 is a multi-pattern large diaphragm true condenser microphone for demanding project studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155dB maximum SPL, the P420 delivers a warm, transparent sound quality perfectly suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments, as well as drums and percussion. With three selectable polar patterns – cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure 8 – it is an ideal tool for stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.

Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure of eight

Audio frequency bandwidth: 20 — 20000.

Equivalent noise level: 15 dB-A

Sensitivity: 28 mV/Pa

Signal to Noise: 79 dB-A

Preattenuation Pad: -20 dB

Bass cut filter: 300 Hz — 12 dB/octave

Electrical impedance: <= 200 Ohms

Recommended load impedance: >= 1000 Ohms

Dimensions

Length: 165 mm

Diameter: 54 mm

Net Weight: 517 g

Audio Output

Type: Balanced XLR(Male)

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