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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

Summary of Contents for PERCEPTION 420

Page 1: ...PERCEPTION 420 User Instructions p 2 Please read the manual before using the equipment Mode d emploi p 14 Veuillez lire cette notice avant d utiliser le syst me...

Page 2: ...ccessories 5 3 Interfacing 6 3 1 General 6 3 2 Pinout 6 3 3 Connecting the Microphone 6 4 Using Your Microphone 7 4 1 General Hints 7 4 2 Selecting Polar Patterns 8 Page 5 Cleaning 8 6 Troubleshooting...

Page 3: ...s decades of know how and feedback from sound engineers around the world using AKG studio microphones every day this general purpose 1 inch dual large diaphragm microphone brings AKG studio quality to...

Page 4: ...y 20 dB for distortion free close in recording The preattenuation pad prevents the microphone s output level partic ularly at low frequencies from overloading the miniature transformers used in many m...

Page 5: ...ERCEPTION 420 causes in any unidirectional microphone The filter rolls off at 12 dB octave from 300 Hz downward 2 3 Optional Accessories PF 80 studio pop screen ST 305 floor stand W 4000 external wind...

Page 6: ...r supply 3 2 Pinout The microphone provides a balanced output on a 3 pin male XLR connector Pin 1 ground Pin 2 hot Pin 3 cold 3 3 Connecting the Microphone Refer to fig 3 below 1 Use an XLR cable to c...

Page 7: ...optional PF 80 pop screen from AKG between the microphone and vocalist instrument Keep the microphone dry Moisture from blowing or singing directly at the capsule from a short distance or extremely h...

Page 8: ...hand setting The micro phone will pick up sounds arriving from the front and rear with equal sensitivity Use this mode to mic up the side signal in M S stereo recording or to record two sound sources...

Page 9: ...lose to sound source 3 Microphone sensitivity set too high 1 Switch power to mixer or amplifier on 2 Set channel or master fader on mixer or volume control on amplifier to desired level 3 Connect micr...

Page 10: ...10 Crackling noises or low output Partial short circuits due to excessive humidity Place microphone in warm dry room and allow to dry Problem Possible Cause Remedy AKG PERCEPTION 420 6 Troubleshooting...

Page 11: ...ghted 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...

Page 12: ...12 Frequency Response cardioid Cardioid Polar Diagram Frequency Response omnidirectional Omnidirectional Polar Diagram AKG PERCEPTION 420 7 Specifications...

Page 13: ...13 AKG PERCEPTION 420 Frequency Response figure eight Figure Eight Polar Diagram 7 Specifications...

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