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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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- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Switchable -10dB PAD
- Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Max. SPL: 140/150 dB (THD = 0.5%)
- Electrical impedance: 200 Ohm
- Requires phantom power
- Diameter: 53 mm
- Length: 162 mm
- Net weight: 320 g
- Colour: Black
- Incl. shock mount
- Highly affordable AKG large-diaphragm microphone technology
- Cardioid polar pattern for multiplicity of vocal and instrument applications
The earlier model C 3000 has had a large fan club in the project studio and home recording worlds for years. For the new C 3000 B, AKG designed a special 1-inch large-diaphragm transducer that closely approximates the vibration performance of top-class studio microphones, but can be made at much lower cost.
Due to its surface area and special capsule tuning, the C 3000 B large-diaphragm transducer produces an exceptionally pleasing, smooth sound. Unlike in the C 3000, the switchable 10-dB preattenuation pad immediately follows the transducer in the signal path, thus increasing the C 3000 B\'s SPL capability by a true 10 dB. Loud sound sources are therefore no problem.
An acoustically optimized cardioid polar pattern makes the C 3000 B an excellent choice for both recording and live sound applications where high gain before feedback is paramount.
Polar pattern |
cardioid |
Frequency range |
20 to 20,000 Hz |
Sensitivity |
25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV) |
Max. SPL |
140/150 dB (k=0,5%) |
Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3) |
25 dB |
Equivalent noise level |
14 dB-A |
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) |
80 dB |
Preattenuation pad |
10 dB, switchable |
Bass filter |
6 dB/octave below 500 Hz |
Impedance |
200 ohms |
Recommended load impedance |
>1000 ohms |
Supply voltage |
9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN 45596 |
Current consumption |
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Connector |
3-pin XLR |
Finish |
silver gray |
Net weight |
320 g / 11.3 oz. |
Shipping weight |
950 g / 2.1 lbs. |
Patent(s) |
Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488) |
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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 kohm | 13 mV/Pa | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) | 23 dB | Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) | 12 dB-A | Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 71 dB | Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 82 dB | Maximum SPL for THD | 110 dB | Maximum SPL for THD | 129 dB | Maximum output voltage for THD | -1 dBu | Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 0.5 %2)) | 98 dB | Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 5 %2)) | 117 dB | Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) | 48 V ± 4 V | Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) | 3.2 mA | Matching connector | XLR 3F | Weight | 825 g | Diameter | 78 mm | Length | 165 mm |
1) According to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
2) Measured as equivalent el. input signal |
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The AVANTONE CK-6 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance can be compared directly to fine studio-standard FET mics…but at a fraction of their cost!
The rugged CK-6 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of Brass. Aesthetically the compact body features an elegant Metallic Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and capsule assembly. Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability.
This Transformerless CLASS A FET Microphone w/ 32mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsule is designed with circuitry that will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. It also features -10 dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches for varied recording situations.
The included Custom Retro Shockmount is superb in allowing a precise positioning of the mic while inhibiting the transfer of unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for superior professional results.
Applications
Studio vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, piano, etc…
Specifications
Type: True Transformerless Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 35-20,000 Hz +/- 3.5dB
Output Impedance: |
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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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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