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Studio & Recording > Studio Microphones > Condenser Microphones > AKG Perception 170 AKG Perception 170 Small-diaphpragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Switchable 20dB Pad »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: Percep170   Retail Price: $279.95 SAVE $139.98 (50%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $139.97 Add the Perception 170 to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Payments as low as $10/ mo. Customers also bought...   Pro Co XLR20 20' XLRF - XLRM Cable $22.59     Monster Cable P500M20 20' Microphone Cable $59.95     Monster Cable S100M20 20' Mic Cable - Standard 100 $29.95   View More Suggestions

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AKG Quality in a Very Affordable Small-condenser Mic! The AKG Perception 170 small-diaphragm condenser microphone gives you the kind of quality performance and reliability you expect from AKG products, at an amazing value! The Perception 170 works great for everything from drum overheads to acoustic instruments and ensembles, and at this price, it's easy to pick up a pair for stereo miking applications. This cardioid-pattern mic includes a 20dB pad, and its incredibly clear, accurate sound and durable construction make it perfect for any mic locker. Get AKG quality for a great price with the Perception 170! AKG Perception 170 Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone at a Glance: Perception Series A small-diaphragm performer AKG quality Perception Series The AKG Perception Series includes the 120, 170, 220, and 420. Each model features a 20dB attenuation pad 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. A small-diaphragm performer The Perception 170 is a small-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. The lightweight diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient response and conforms to AKG's stringent quality standards. Its half-inch small-diaphragm true condenser transducer brings AKG studio quality to the project studio and all other areas of recording. A switchable preattenuation pad enable the Perception 170 to be used close to sound sources delivering up to 155 dB SPL. The heavy-duty, all-metal chassis and reliable gold-plated XLR-type output make the Perception 170 an excellent choice for a variety of live sound applications, too. 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 170 Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Features: Professional small-diaphragm, true condenser cardioid microphone Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad Heavy-duty, roadworthy, all-metal construction AKG sound quality Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria Type: 0.5" diaphragm, externally polarized condenser Polar pattern: Cardioid Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz Sensitivity: 12 mV/Pa (-38 dBV) Max. SPL: 135/155dB SPL (0/-20dB) for 0.5% THD Equivalent noise level: < 21 dB-A(IEC 60268-4) Signal/noise ratio: (A-weighted)       73dB (re 1 Pa) Preattenuation pad: 0dB, -20dB Impedance: <200 ohms Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohms Current consumption: <=2 mA Power requirement: 48V phantom power to DIN/IEC Connector: 3-pin XLR-type (pin #2 hot) Finish: Metallic blue The AKG Perception 170 gives you incredible small-diaphragm performance at an amazingly low price! Customer Reviews  A great affordable option   by J. Storie from Los Angeles, CA, June 02, 2008 Music Background:  pro musician, guitarist, teacher “I purchased this mic as an option to have for recording acoustic guitars. I have used the MXL 603s for the past 4 years now, and this mic sounds so much warmer. It seems the MXL 603 is a bit harsher, and this had a darker sound - it is a bit colored, but thats just what im looking for when using my inexpensive MAudio mobile pre into my computer. I like having the -20db pad for louder sources, and...” Read More • Click Here to Read More Customer Reviews • Write Your Own Review More Condenser Microphones from AKG: · AKG Perception 220 · AKG C 414 B-XL II · AKG Perception 420 · AKG Perception 120 · AKG C 414 B-XLS · AKG C 214 · AKG C 414 B-XLS/ST · AKG C 1000 S · AKG C 3000 B · AKG C 535 EB View All Products from AKG  Tell a Friend About the Perception 170!  Print This Page See Also:  Condensers

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