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AKG Perception 120

Item ID: Percep120

Large-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Bass Roll-off Switch and 20dB Pad

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An Affordable AKG Condenser with Incredible Sound!

The AKG Perception 120 2/3"-diaphragm condenser microphone gives you the kind of versatile performance and reliability you need, whether you're capturing sources in a pro studio, tracking at home, or even going after great live sound. Featuring a cardioid pickup pattern, switchable 20dB attenuation pad, and bass roll-off switch, the Perception 120 has what you need to get great sound anywhere — it's built rugged enough to take the stage, while being sensitive and accurate enough to find a home in any mic locker. If you want great condenser mic performance at an incredibly low price, look no further than the Perception 120!

AKG Perception 120 Condenser Microphone at a Glance:
  • Perception Series
  • General purpose mic
  • AKG quality

Perception Series
The AKG Perception Series includes the 120, 170, 220, and 420. Each model features a 20dB attenuation pad (some models also include a low-cut filter) for an even wider range of miking capabilities including vocals, brass instruments, electric guitar amps and drums across multiple market applications of studio recording, live sound and broadcast. Designed and engineered in Vienna, Austria, the entire Perception line offers AKG's signature sound quality captured in a rugged precision-tooled zinc/aluminum alloy body with a dent-resistant stainless steel grille screen.

General purpose mic
The Perception 120 is a general-purpose recording mic with a wide, extended frequency response. The 2/3" diaphragm condenser microphone offers users outstanding quality, performance and value, making it an ideal studio microphone for home recording and project studio use. Designed for a wide range of applications used by ambitious hobby musicians as well as professional studios, this quality mic provides superb audio quality and performance at a competitive price.

AKG quality
AKG has been designing and building top-quality microphones for over 60 years, and they continue to put great effort into meeting the needs of modern engineers, producers, and artists. From new, budget-minded models to classic studio essentials, AKG puts quality into every microphone they produce. When you see the familiar logo on an AKG mic, you know it's made to do the job, and do it well.

AKG Perception 120 Condenser Microphone Features:
  • General-purpose cardioid recording microphone
  • Extended frequency response
  • Roadworthy construction
  • Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
  • Switchable bass cut filter
  • Type: 2/3" Diaphragm true condenser
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Sensitivity: 22 mV/Pa (-33dBV)
  • Max SPL: 130/150 dB (0/-20dB) for 0.5% THD
  • Equivalent noise level: 22dB-A (IEC 60268-4)
  • Signal/noise ratio: (A-weighted) 62dB
  • Preattenuation pad: 0dB, -20dB
  • Bass filter: 12dB/octave at 300Hz
  • Impedance: <200 ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: >= 1,000 ohms
  • Current consumption: <3 mA
  • Power requirement: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
  • Connector: 3-pin XLR
  • Finish: Metallic blue

The AKG Perception 120 brings you incredible AKG condenser sound at an amazing price!
Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Diaphragm Size .66" (17mm)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 130dB SPL (0.5% THD); 150dB SPL w/Pad
Output Impedance 200 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 72dB (A weighted)
Self Noise 22dB (A weighted)
Low Cut Filter 300Hz, -12dB/octave
Pads -20dB
Color Metallic Blue
Connector XLR
Weight 1.56 lbs.
Included Accessories Stand mount
Manufacturer Part Number 3101H00050

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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

Unbelievable compared to others at this price!

by Bruce Boatner from Boise, ID
October 28, 2011
Music Background: Ex-professional musician - now just for fun.
I was going to buy a Shure SM58 and just happened to ask my sales engineer AJ Peterson if there was anything else in the $100 price range that was possibly better. I've used SM58's for years, and wha... read more [+]t a difference! Only thing is you need phantom power and I wouldn't use it on-stage (although you could in a pinch). It's got a switch for a rumble filter and a 20 dB pad for micing amps, drums, etc. Actually, I used the pad to mic a tambourine because it was peaking all over the place. Great product! And it looks expensive! close [-]

Akg Perception 120

by Esmond Lyons from Glens Falls, New York
October 24, 2012
Music Background: Semi-retired musician
We have a lot of mics here in the studio,i.e., sennheiser, shure, behringer, audio-technica. The akg is a superb vocal mic. For what it does the price is simply unbelievable. The bass roll-off is a mu... read more [+]st for male vocals and even for the 12 string guitar. The frontal directionality is also highly useful. This mic gets used for a lot of things including drums but I like it most for getting those sweet female vocal sounds live or recording. close [-]

Great Mic To Start Recording With!

by Jackson Murray from Montclair, Nj
July 23, 2011
Music Background: Production engineer
At the end of the day the Perception 120 is a good quality vocal mic, great for a small production studio or simply messing around with recording technique. It's a sturdy mic, with useful pad and filt... read more [+]er controls, and ya know what? With a bit of compression, a pop filter, and a shockmount, it sounds damn good. Buy it. close [-]

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