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Studio & Recording > Studio Microphones > Condenser Microphones > AKG Perception 420 AKG Perception 420 Large-diaphragm Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone with Bass Roll-off and Switchable Pad »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: Percep420   Retail Price: $579.95 SAVE $279.98 (48%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $299.97 Add the Perception 420 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 $22.29     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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An Amazing and Affordable Multi-pattern Condenser from AKG! The AKG Perception 420 large diaphragm condenser microphone gives you high sensitivity, a very forgiving SPL capacity, and multiple pickup patterns; in short, it's a versatile addition to any pro facility, where uncompromising quality is standard. The Perception 420 features a 20dB pad, switchable bass roll-off, and pristine sound quality. You can select between cardioid, omni, and figure-eight pickup patterns for a variety of miking applications. This mic is ruggedly constructed and includes a spider-style shockmount and aluminum carrying case. AKG means quality, and the Perception 420 is no exception! AKG Perception 420 Large Diaphragm Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone at a Glance: Perception Series Multi-pattern condenser Pro-level 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. Multi-pattern condenser AKG's Perception 420 is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone for more demanding professional studio recording applications. Three selectable polar patterns - cardioid, omnidirectional or figure-eight - allow a wide range of stereo miking techniques and ambient recording. Pro-level performer The 420 is ideal for professional studio recording of grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments as well as drums and percussion. Offering high sensitivity and 155dB maximum SPL, the Perception 420 delivers a warm transparent sound quality in a selection of cardioid, omni-directional or figure-eight pickup patterns. 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. 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 420 Large Diaphragm Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone Features: Back-to-back large-diaphragm multi-pattern transducer True condenser technology High sensitivity and 155dB maximum SPL capability Switchable 20dB preattenuation pad Switchable bass cut filter Type: Dual-capsule, 1" large-diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone Polar pattern: Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz Sensitivity: 28 mV/Pa (-31 dBV) Max. SPL: 135/155dB SPL (0/-20dB) for 0.5% THD Equivalent noise level: 16dB-A (IEC 60268-4) Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted):        78dB Preattenuation pad: 0dB, -20dB Bass filter: 12dB/octave, 300Hz Impedance       : <=200 ohms Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohms Current consumption: <=2 mA Power requirement: 48V phantom power to DIN/IEC Connector: 3-pin XLR Finish: Metallic blue/nickel grille Spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case included The AKG Perception 420 is a versatile performer, and an incredible value! More Condenser Microphones from AKG: · AKG Perception 220 · AKG C 414 B-XL II · AKG Perception 120 · AKG C 1000 S · AKG C 414 B-XLS · AKG Perception 170 · AKG C 414 B-XL II/ST · AKG C 451 B · AKG C 414 B-XLS/ST · AKG C 214 View All Products from AKG  Tell a Friend About the Perception 420!  Print This Page See Also:  Condensers

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