AKG Perception 100 Studio Condenser Microphone

1 in., large-diaphragm. True-condenser capsule. Rugged metal housing.

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AKG Perception 120 Studio Condenser Microphone

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The AKG Perception 120 is a .667-inch diaphragm true condenser microphone that offers solid build quality, outstanding performance, and excellent value. The low-mass diaphragm delivers a clear sound with accurate sonic detail. A switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad and bass cut filter make the Perception 120 an excellent choice for a wide range of recording and live sound applications. Learn More...

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28 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

9 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

"akg some what sexy but more bang for the buck than its comp"

Feature:
it looks good i dont like the way it picks up radio signals none of my other mics do this

Quality:
very solid seems to be made quite well

Value:
well worth the $99 i paid for it

Desirability:
sex appeal? it is some what of a falice as most mics are definitely more practical than sexy

Sound:
the reproduction is good

Ease of Use:
very easy to use i just have to figure out how to stop the radio problem

Support:
cant find any how do you get rid af the radio signals??????????

Overall:
overall im satisfied with this purchase if it wasnt for the radio signals i would be elated

Submitted: 2/22/2008

Style of Music: heavy metal, gospel

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"If you can't stand the sound of your own voice, you'll hate this!"

Feature:
Well if you look under the poster, you'll find a very small instruction booklet....... That's it. A case of some sort would have been nice.

Quality:
Ladies blush when they handle this microphone. The rest just smile.

Value:
I bought this one through this web-site. It is a steal. I've paid $100 for a $300 mic and would have been just as pleased with the mic if I had payed full price.

Desirability:
I got it because it's an AKG and I trust them. A nice chrome grill design was what I was looking for. It's bulky for live performances but the fact that you can move back afrom it means that your audience can see more of your face than the guy singing into one of those "Shure" things!

Sound:
I am using this mic for home recording and live, indoor/outdoor performances. As with my C1000S, I can stand well back from this one and move in close for the soft, warm vocals. A turn of the head is enough to prevent popping but a distance of 6-8inches & a pop filter is a must for studio use.

Ease of Use:
There is some warmth to it when you move in close but other than that, it reproduces exactly what it picks up, exactly.

Support:
Who?

Overall:
I wish I had known that I'd want the "Pad" switch but I ended up getting that feature on my audio interface. I'll move up to a 200 or 400 some day but there's no real hurry. I'll be sticking with AKG. Thanks for the deal.

Submitted: 10/4/2007

Style of Music: Folk

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The Perception 100 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering solid build quality, good performance and excellent value. It delivers a classic warm, transparent sound that conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. The Perception 100's design is based on AKG's long-standing nearly 6 decades of experience and from input provided by sound engineers around the world that use AKG studio microphones every day. This general-purpose true 1 in. large-diaphragm microphone brings AKG studio quality to all areas of recording, specifically project studios and live sound applications.

Features:
Professional general-purpose microphone

1 in., large-diaphragm true-condenser capsule

Cardioid polar pattern

Rugged metal housing

Comes with metal stand adapter

Technical Info

Type: 1-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone

Polar Pattern: Cardiod

Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV)

Max. SPL: 135 dB (for k=0.5 %)

Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR 468-2): 26 dB
Equivalent Noise Level: 16 db-A (to IEC 60268-4)

Signal/Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 78 dB (re 1 Pa)

Impedance:
Recommended Load Impedance: >/=1000 ohms

Supply Voltage: 48 V +/-4 V phantom power to DIN 45 596 / 268-15IEC

Current Consumption:
Environment: Temperature: -10 degreesC to +60 degrees C, R.H.: 80% (+25 degrees C)

Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)

Dimensions: 53 dia. x 160 mm high / 2 x 6.3 in.

Net Weight: 525 g / 1.2 lbs.
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