The AKG 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 and brass instruments as well as drums and percussion instruments. In addition, three selectable polar patterns – cardioid, omnidirectional or figure-eight – allow a wide range of stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.
A switchable bass cut filter and preattenuation pad enable the Perception 420 to be used close to sound sources in sound fields as high as 155 dB.
The microphone's chassis is made of precision-tooled zinc/aluminium alloy and boasts a dent resistant stainless-steel wire-mesh front grille. It comes complete with a spider-type shock mount in an aluminium carrying case.
In the Box:
- AKG P420 Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone (Black)
- Spider Shockmount
- Metal Carrying Case
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Specifications:
| Primary Applications |
Live Sound, Studio Recording, Broadcast |
| Form Factor |
Large Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources |
Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Instrument |
| Sound Field |
Mono |
| Operating Principle |
Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule |
Condenser |
| Diaphragm |
1" / 25.4 mm |
| Polar Pattern |
Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional |
| Orientation |
Side Address |
| Circuitry |
Solid-State |
| Pad |
-20 dB |
| High-Pass Filter |
300 Hz, 12 dB/Octave |
| Tone Adjustment |
None |
| Gain Adjustment |
None |
| Indicators |
None |
| On-Board Controls |
High-Pass Filter, Pad, Polar Pattern |
| Windscreen |
None |
Performance
| Frequency Range |
20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL |
135 dB SPL
155 dB SPL (with Pad) |
| Impedance |
200 Ohms |
| Load Impedance |
≥ 1000 Ohms |
| Sensitivity |
-31 dBV |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
79 dB A-Weighted |
| Equivalent Noise Level |
15 dB A-Weighted |
Connectivity
| Output Connectors (Analog) |
1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic) |
| Headphone Connector |
None |
Power
| Bus Power |
None |
| Operating Voltage |
48 V ± 4 V (Phantom Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption |
3 mA |
Physical
| Color |
Black |
| Mounting |
Shockmount (Included) |
| Included Case |
Hard Case |
| Included Filters |
None |
| Construction Material |
Metal |
| Operating Temperature |
22 to 92°F / -10 to 60°C |
| Dimensions |
ø: 2.1 x L: 6.5" / ø: 5.4 x L: 16.5 cm |
| Weight |
1.17 lb / 0.53 kg |
