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AKG PERCEPTION 420
Type:
1-inch dual-diaphragm, true condenser
pressure-gradient microphone
Polar patterns:
cardioid, omnidirectional, figure eight
Open-circuit sensitivity
at 1kHz (cardioid):
28 mV/Pa (-31 dBV ±2 dB)
Frequency range:
20 Hz to 20 kHz
(see frequency response graphs)
Impedance:
≤ 200 ohms
Recommended load impedance:
≥ 1000 ohms
Equivalent noise level
to CCIR 468-2:
26 dB
Equivalent noise level
to IEC 60268-4 (A-weighted):
16 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio
re 1 Pa (A-weighted):
78 dB
Max. SPL for 0.5% THD:
135 / 155 dB SPL (0 / -20 dB)
Preattenuation pad:
-20 dB (switchable)
Bass cut filter slope:
12 dB/octave, 300 Hz
Environment:
temperature: -10°C to +60°C
R.H.: 80% (+25°C)
Powering:
48 V ±4 V phantom power
to DIN 45 596 / IEC 268-15
Current consumption:
≤ 2 mA
Connector:
3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
Dimensions:
53 dia. x 165 mm high / 2 x 6.5 in.
Net weight:
525 g / 1.2 lbs.
FCC Statement
The device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
7 Specifications