AKG P420 Perception High Performance Multipattern Condenser Microphones

BEAUTIFUL SOUNDSCAPESideal for advanced stereo miking techniquesThe Perception P420 is a multipattern large-diaphragm true condenser microphone for demanding professional studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155dB maximum SPL, the Perception P420 delivers a warm, transparent sound quality perfectly suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments, as well as drums and percussion. With three selectable polar patterns ? cardioid, omnidirectional or figure-eight ? it is an ideal tool for stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.The Perception P420 chassis is made of precision-tooled zinc/aluminum alloy with a dent-resistant stainless steel grille. It comes complete with a spider-type shock mount in an aluminum carrying case.One-inch dual-diaphragm microphonewith three selectable polar patterns for the perfect settingLow-noise electronics and transformerless outputfor high dynamic range and high-SPL capability at low distortionSwitchable bass-cut filtereliminates rumble or footfall noiseSwitchable attenuation padfor high-SPL applications up to 155dBDesigned and engineered in Vienna, Austriafor legendary, pristine AKG sound TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONGeneralAudio Frequency bandwidth20 to 20000 HzSensitivity28 mV/PaEquivalent Noise Level16 dB-ASignal to Noise78 dB-APreattunation Pad-20 dBBass Cut Filter300 HzElectrical Impedance200 OhmsRecommended Load Impedance1000 OhmsPolar PatternsPowering InterfaceVoltage44 to 52 VCurrent2 mAAudio OutputTypeBalanced XLRGenderMaleContacts3-pinDesignFinishmetallic blue/nickel grilleDimensions / WeightHeight165 mmDiameter53 mmNet Weight525 g