Perception 170 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
The AKG Perception 170 is a small-diaphragm true condenser microphone
offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. The lightweight
diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient response and conforms to
the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products.
The
Perception 170's design is 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.
Its .5-inch small-diaphragm true condenser transducer
brings AKG studio quality to the project studio and all other areas of
recording. A switchable preattenuation pad enable the Perception 170 to be used
close to sound sources delivering up to 155 dB SPL. The heavy-duty, all-metal
chassis and reliable gold-plated XLR-type output make the Perception 170 an
excellent choice for a variety of live sound applications, too.
AKG is
proud to announce their new Perception line of quality microphones. If you have
never had the chance to experience these mics, here's your chance. Perfect for
countless applications, the Perception line is the "secret weapon" of thousands
of studios worldwide. Here are a few quotes from some satisfied
customers:
Perception Series - Market Reaction
"I do radio voice overs and I can tell you that after using a $1,000 Neumann,
a $650 Shure and a $1,200 Sennheiser, this mic sounds better than any of
those.
I bought this mic a few weeks ago and have used it for recording
vocals and acoustic guitar. The results from this mic were unbelievable for the
price! The vocals were clear and warm-sounding. The guitar had a live feel to
it.
I own a pair of these mics and have used them to record everything
from drums to choirs and they have delivered a very clear and clean sound with
awesome detail.
This is THE best buy in an inexpensive condenser mic. So
far, I have only used it for vocals and it delivers a warm, transparent sound
that I have found lacking in other mics in this price range.
I was just
BLOWN AWAY by its clarity and presence - It has that sound that mics a few times
its price would have."
Features:
- 1/2-Inch Small-Diaphragm Instrument Microphone delivers incredibly precise
sound with beautifully-detailed transients
- 20 dB preattenuation pad allows use in sound fields as high as 155dB
- Cardioid pickup minimizes off-axis sound
- True Condenser Technology
- Heavy-duty construction gold-plated output zZounds is an authorized dealer
of AKG products
Specifications:
- Type: 0.5-inch true condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 12 mV/Pa
- Preattenuation Pad: 0 dB , -20 dB
- Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD: 135 dB / 155 dB (0 / -20 dB)
- Impedance: <200 ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: >1,000 ohms
- Powering: 48 V phantom power
- Current Consumption:< 2 mA
- Output Connector: Gold-plated 3-pin XLR-type
- Finish: Metallic blue
- Dimensions (inches): 0.9 x 6.3 in
- Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g)
- Included Accessories: Stand adapter
- Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 4 in