Product Description

Perception 420 is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone for more demanding professional studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL, the Perception 420 delivers a warm transparent sound quality ideally suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The microphone's chassis is made of precision-tooled zinc/aluminum alloy and boasts a dent resistant stainless-steel wire-mesh front grill. It comes complete with a spider-type shock mount in an aluminum carrying case. Specifications: • Type: 1" large diaphragm, dual-capsule, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone • Dimensions: 53 mm dia. x 165 mm (2" x 6.5") • Polar pattern: Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight • Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz • Rated impedance: less than or equal to 200 ohms • Sensitivity: 28 mV/Pa (-31 dBV) • Max. SPL: 135/155 dB (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD • Equivalent noise level: 16 dBA • Signal/Noise ratio (A-weighted): 78 dB • Preattenuation pad: 0 dB, -20 dB • Bass filter: 12 dB/octave at 300 Hz • Recommended load impedance: Greater than or equal to 1,000 ohms • Current consumption: less than or equal to 2 mA • Power requirement: 48V phantom power • Connector: 3-pin XLR.

Product Details

• Color: Silver
• Brand: AKG
• Model: PERCEPTION420
• Dimensions: 4.50 pounds

Features

• Back-to-back large-diaphragm multi-pattern transducer
• True condenser technology
• High sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL capability
• Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
• Switchable bass cut filter