AKG Perception 400 Studio Condenser Microphone

Dual diaphragm 1 in., large-diaphragm. Cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8 patterns. Bass roll-off switch. ?10 dB pre-attenuation pad.

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The AKG Perception 420 Studio Condenser Microphone features legendary AKG sound quality and a dual-element design that accommodates cardioid, omni, and figure-8 patterns. The Perception 420 includes a shock mount and a metal case, and is equipped with a -20dB pad switch and a bass cut filter switch that allows easy removal of wind noise and other unwanted low frequencies. Learn More...

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"High build quality, versatility, good sound."

Feature:
The mic comes in a very very neat carry case with a very nice shockmount, high quality and all u need.

Quality:
Among all the cheaper made in china condensers, and yeah there are alot of them this one is the most solid built mic i handled. its tough, the shockmount is tough no cheap piece of crap.

Value:
Keeping the price in mind, its an amazing value for money. Very versatily and good sounding mic. But dont forget even though many makes out there can be "better" or whatever, its about your own skill. Proper mic positioning can be much more worthwhile then buying more expensive mics. Even a neumann or shoeps will sound crap placed wrong. Too often do i see amateurs buying exp mics without the proper knowledge.

Desirability:
For this money after testing it, couldnt afford not to buy it.

Sound:
I have used this mic alongside many other well known brands of mics in and around the same budget catagory. I found the akg to have a more neutral and clear sound with just that bit of top sparkle and detail that for example the rode's all mis in my expierence. Sounds great when used in omno, no proximity effect. But when due to circumstances u cant go omni, take cardiod and put op the high pass. using the -10db pad makes this a usefull mic even for a jazz kick drum, picks up great definition. much better then the usual D112 or shure beta 52. more detail and transient response. But dont forget, know how to place and position your mic. Proper positioning and knowledge of acoustics is worth more then getting a exp mic. The right position is a bigger difference then a wrong placed high end mic.

Ease of Use:
Its just a mic, very usefull like i said for much more areas then just vocal in a studio enviroment.

Support:
not used.

Overall:
I will be satisfied with this for as long as it will work. In due time when i can i might upgrade to the famous workhorse the 414.

Submitted: 8/28/2008

Style of Music: jazz, classical, rock

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The Perception 400 is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm, true condenser microphone with outstanding build quality and a unique combination of excellent performance, deluxe features and high value. The Perception 400 delivers a classic warm, transparent, yet detailed sound and it conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products, based on the company's 60-year heritage of know-how.

The Perception 400's dual diaphragm 1 in. large-diaphragm capsule allows a selection of cardioid, omnidirectional or figure-eight pickup patterns for flexibility in use. The switchable bass roll-off and pre-attenuation pads enable its use close to sound sources and in high SPL environments up to 145dB.

Perception 400's chassis is made of precision-tooled zinc/aluminum alloy and has a stainless steel grille screen that is dent-resistant. It comes complete with a spider-type shock mount in a metal carrying case.

Features:
Professional condenser microphone for general purpose applications

Dual diaphragm 1 in., large-diaphragm, true condenser capsule

Switch-selectable cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8 pickup patterns

Switchable bass roll-off switch

Switchable ?10 dB pre-attenuation pad

High 28mV sensitivity and 145 dB max SPL capability at less than 0.5% THD

Rugged metal housing with stainless steel grille

Spider-type shock mount included

Metal carrying case included

Technical Info

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

Polar Pattern: Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8

Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity: 28 mV/Pa (-31dBV)

Max. SPL: 135 / 145dB SPL (0 / -10 dB) for 0.5% THD

Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR 468-2): < 26dB

Equivalent Noise Level: 16dB-A (to IEC 60268-4)

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

Preattenuation Pad: -10dB (switchable)

Bass Cut Filter Slope: 12dB/octave, 300Hz (switchable)

Impedance: < = 200 ohms

Recommended Load Impedance: > = 1000 ohms

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

Current Consumption: <=2 mA

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

Connector: 3-pin XLR-type (pin #2 hot)

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

Net Weight: 525 grams / 1.2 lbs.
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