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 case
Perception 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.
AKG PERCEPTION 420's specifications
Type Dual-capsule,1-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone
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