The AKG Perception 120 2/3"-diaphragm condenser microphone gives you
the kind of versatile performance and reliability you need, whether
you're capturing sources in a pro studio, tracking at home, or even
going after great live sound. Featuring a cardioid pickup pattern,
switchable 20dB attenuation pad, and bass roll-off switch, the
Perception 120 has what you need to get great sound anywhere - it's
built rugged enough to take the stage, while being sensitive and
accurate enough to find a home in any mic locker. If you want great
condenser mic performance at an incredibly low price, look no further
than the Perception 120!
Perception Series
The AKG Perception Series includes the 120, 170, 220, and 420. Each
model features a 20dB attenuation pad (some models also include a
low-cut filter) for an even wider range of miking capabilities
including vocals, brass instruments, electric guitar amps and drums
across multiple market applications of studio recording, live sound and
broadcast. Designed and engineered in Vienna, Austria, the entire
Perception line offers AKG's signature sound quality captured in a
rugged precision-tooled zinc/aluminum alloy body with a dent-resistant
stainless steel grille screen.
General purpose mic
The Perception 120 is a general-purpose recording mic with a wide,
extended frequency response. The 2/3" diaphragm condenser microphone
offers users outstanding quality, performance and value, making it an
ideal studio microphone for home recording and project studio use.
Designed for a wide range of applications used by ambitious hobby
musicians as well as professional studios, this quality mic provides
superb audio quality and performance at a competitive price.
AKG quality
AKG has been designing and building top-quality microphones for over 60
years, and they continue to put great effort into meeting the needs of
modern engineers, producers, and artists. From new, budget-minded
models to classic studio essentials, AKG puts quality into every
microphone they produce. When you see the familiar logo on an AKG mic,
you know it's made to do the job, and do it well.
Features:
- General-purpose cardioid recording microphone
- Extended frequency response
- Roadworthy construction
- Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
- Switchable bass cut filter
- Type: 2/3" Diaphragm true condenser
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
- Sensitivity: 22 mV/Pa (-33dBV)
- Max SPL: 130/150 dB (0/-20dB) for 0.5% THD
- Equivalent noise level: 22dB-A (IEC 60268-4)
- Signal/noise ratio: (A-weighted) 62dB
- Preattenuation pad: 0dB, -20dB
- Bass filter: 12dB/octave at 300Hz
- Impedance: <200 ohms
- Recommended load impedance: >= 1,000 ohms
- Current consumption: <3 mA
- Power requirement: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Finish: Metallic blue
