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This elegantly designed bi-directional (figure 8) velocity ribbon microphone is intended for use in modern, state-of-the-art studios as well as private home studios. It offers the unique, pleasing sonic character that is similar to those classic ribbon mics of yesteryear.
The special dual-ribbon design offers a better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon mics on the market. You will also find that it does NOT exhibit the very dark, muted character of some ribbon mics…On the contrary, you will find it to be full-range with a very, natural detailed sound.
The "in-phase” signal is achieved when the microphone is addressed from the front side of the mic. (Where the AVANTONE logo is shown)
Features
• Unique, elegant "retro” body design
• Dual, Low-Mass Ribbon element which enables a much better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon designs
• Fast accurate transient response, ultra-high 148 dB SPL capability, and overall stunning realism
• Figure-8 audio directionality (pickup) pattern via front and rear, with extended sweet spots (as compared to Large Diaphragm condenser mics & single ribbon designs)
• Low residual noise
• No power supply required
• No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion
• Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability
Applications
Excels with studio solo vocals, group vocals and simultaneous vocal duets. Also recommended for piano, electric guitar cabs and acoustic guitar, orchestral, woodwind & brass instruments as well as hand-percussion instruments.
Very interesting and satisfying tracks can also be achieved using (2) CR-14ʼs for stereo tracking.
Specifications
Ribbon Type: Dual Ribbon / Pure Aluminum / 35mm x 5mm / 2 microns thick
Polar Pattern: Figure-8
Magnets: Rare Earth Neodymium
Frequency Response: 30 -15,000 Hz +/- 3dB
Sensitivity: -52 dBv +/- 2dB Re. (0dB=1V/Pa)
Output Impedance: | Live sound
Podcasting
Home recording
Vocals
Musical instruments |
Perception 120 |
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- General-purpose cardioid recording microphone
- Extended frequency response
- Roadworthy construction
- Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
- Switchable bass cut filter
- Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria
The Perception 120 is a 2/3-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.
Backed by AKG\'s six decades of experience in making microphones and input from sound engineers around the world, the Perception 120 now brings AKG studio quality to musicians and project studio applications.
Type |
2/3\" Diaphragm True Condenser |
Polar pattern |
cardioid |
Frequency range |
20 to 20,000 Hz |
Sensitivity |
22 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) |
Max. SPL |
130/150 dB (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD |
Equivalent noise level |
22 dB-A (IEC 60268-4) |
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) |
72 dB |
Preattenuation pad |
0 dB, -20 dB |
Bass filter |
12 dB/octave at 300 Hz |
Impedance |
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Recommended load impedance |
>= 1,000 ohms |
Powering |
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Power requirement |
48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC |
Connector |
3-pin XLR |
Finish |
metallic blue |
Dimensions |
53 dia. x 165 mm (2.1 dia. x 6.5 in.) |
Net weight |
525 g (18.5 oz.) |
Shipping weight |
955 g (33.7 oz.) |
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KSM44A Multi-Pattern Dual Diaphragm Microphone
Premium microphone with three polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).
Features - Prethos® Advanced Preamplifier Technology: Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions.
- Groundbreaking specifications: 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
- Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
- Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior frequency response
- Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
- Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
- Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
- 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
- Integrated three-stage "pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
Type | Condenser (externally biased) | Frequency Response | 20 to 20,000 Hz | Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional | lmpedance | 50 ohms | Phantom power required? | 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum |
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Variable large diaphragm microphone | Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule | The studio microphone classic | Three directional characteristics: omni, cardioid, figure-8 | Switchable low frequency roll-off | Switchable 10 dB pre-attenuation |
Ideal as main and as support microphone in the most differing recording situations
Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | Directional pattern | Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8 plus | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 20/28/22 mV/Pa1) | Rated impedance | 200 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1 kohms | Equivalent noise level, CCIR2) | 26/23/25 dB1) | Equivalent noise level, A-weighted2) | 15/12/14 dB-A1) | Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR2) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 68/71/69 dB1) | Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted2) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 79/82/80 dB1) | Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%3) | 117 dB (cardioid) | Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation3) | 127 dB | Maximum output voltage | 390 mV | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier (A-weighted) | 105 dB | Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) | 48 V ± 4 V | Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) | 0.8 mA | Matching connectors | XLR3F | Weight | 500 g | Diameter | 56 mm | Length | 200 mm |
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Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | Directional pattern | Cardioid | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohms | 18 mV/Pa | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 21 dB | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 10 dB-A | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 73 dB | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 84 dB | Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% | 140 dB | Maximum output voltage | 13 dBu | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier DIN/IEC 651 | 130 dB | Supply voltage | 48 V ± 4 V | Current consumption | 3 mA | Matching connectors | XLR 3F | Weight | 480 g | Diameter | 49 mm | Length | 175 mm |
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Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | Directional pattern | Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 plus one intermediate position each | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 34/47/62 mV/Pa* | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 28/25/23 dB* | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 16/13/11 dB-A* | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 66/69/71 dB* | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 78/81/83 dB* | Typical SPL (tube characteristic) | K | Maximum output voltage | 18 dBu | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier cardioid DIN/IEC 651 for | 101 (121) dB | Powering | Power supply N 149 | Matching connectors | Microphone DIN 8F, Power supply XLR 3F | Weight | 730 g | Diameter | 70 mm | Length | 201 mm |
* Omnidirectional / cardioid / figure-8
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