AKG Perception 220 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone

AKG Perception 220 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a low cost, efficient solution for recording vocals and instruments in home and project studios. The microphone's cardioid element provides a generous pickup area while minimizing off-axis noise and feedback from nearby monitors, instruments and other sources.

A low-frequency roll-off filter switch reduces hum, ambiance and other low-frequency noise. Also featured, is a 20dB Pad switch that maximizes headroom when capturing high volume sources such as percussion instruments, speaker cabinets, etc. The included spider suspension shock mount protects against noise caused by vibration and shock.

Features

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.

Specifications

Transducer Back Electret Condenser

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz

Dynamic Range (Typical) Not Specified By Manufacturer

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 72dB

Maximum Input Sound Level 130 / 150dB SPL (0 / -20dB)

Power Requirements +48V

Output Impedance - / < 200 ohms

Output Connectors 3-pin XLR

Pad -20dB

Low Frequency Roll-Off 12dB/octave, 300Hz

Dimensions (LxDiameter) 6.5 x 2" (165 x 53mm)

Weight 1.2 lb (525 g)

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