Best Review of AKG Perception 420 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

AKG Perception 420 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser MicrophoneBest Review of AKG Perception 420 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

With so many on offer today, it is good to have a brand you can trust. The AKG Perception 420 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone is certainly that and will be a perfect purchase. For this great price, the AKG Perception 420 Multi-Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone comes widely respected and is always a regular choice for many people.


  • Multi-pattern large diaphragm condenser mic
  • Aluminium/zinc alloy chassis

Product Description

Perception 420 - Back-to-back large-diaphragm multi-pattern transducer - True condenser technology - High sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL capability - Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad - Switchable bass cut filter - Legendary, pristine AKG sound quality - Complete with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying casePerception 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.Type Dual-capsule,1-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphonePolar pattern Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eightFrequency range 20 to 20,000 HzSensitivity 28 mV/Pa (-31 dBV)Max. SPL 135/155 dB SPL (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THDEquivalent noise level 16 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 78 dBPreattenuation pad 0 dB, -20 dBBass filter 12 dB/octave, 300 HzImpedance =1000 ohmsPowering <=2 mAPower requirement 48 V phantom power to DIN/IECConnector 3-pin XLRFinish metallic blue/nickel grilleDimensions 53 dia. X 165 mm/2 x 6.5 in.Net weight 525 g (18.5 oz.)Shipping weight 1,970 g (4.3 lb.)