The AKG Perception 220 large-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 220 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 220!
Perception Series
The AKG Perception Series includes the 120, 170, 220, and 420. Each
model features a 20dB attenuation pad 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.
Versatile and affordable
The Perception 220 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone
offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. Its many useful
features and included accessories make this microphone uncommonly
versatile. It delivers a classic warm, clear sound and conforms to the
stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. These standards
are based on AKG's six decades of experience in making microphones and
on input from sound engineers around the world who use AKG products
every day.
Great in the studio - and on stage
This mic's 1" large-diaphragm true condenser transducer brings AKG
studio quality to the project studio as well as all other areas of
recording and live sound applications. A switchable bass cut filter and
preattenuation pad make it perfectly suited even for use on loud sound
sources producing sound pressure levels up to 155 dB SPL. The rugged
and roadworthy design makes it also a perfect choice for on-stage
applications. The Perception 220 comes with a spider-type shock mount
and a rugged metal case.
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:
- Large-diaphragm, true condenser cardioid transducer
- Rugged all-metal body
- Roadworthy construction
- Switchable 20dB preattenuation pad
- Switchable bass-cut filter
- Type: 1" large diaphragm true condenser
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
- Sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV)
- Max. SPL: 135dB/155dB (0/-20dB) for 0.5% THD
- Equivalent noise level: 16dB-A (IEC 60268-4)
- Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 78dB
- Preattenuation pad: 0dB, -20dB
- Bass filter: 12dB/octave at 300Hz
- Impedance:<200 ohms
- Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohms
- Current consumption: <2 mA
- Power requirement: 48V phantom power to DIN/IEC
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Finish: Metallic blue/nickel grille
- Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria
- Comes with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case
