- Professional small-diaphragm, true condenser cardioid microphone
- Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
- Heavy-duty, roadworthy, all-metal construction
- AKG sound quality
- Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria
The
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 ½-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. | Type | 0.5 inch diaphragm, externally polarized condenser | | Polar pattern | cardioid | | Frequency range | 20 to 20,000 Hz | | Sensitivity | 12 mV/Pa (-38 dBV) | | Max. SPL | 135 / 155 dB SPL (0 / -20 dB) for 0.5% THD | | Equivalent noise level | < 21 dB-A(IEC 60268-4) | | Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) | 73 dB (re 1 Pa) | | Preattenuation pad | 0 dB, -20 dB | | Impedance | <200 ohms | | Recommended load impedance | >=1000 ohms | | Current consumption | <=2 mA | | Power requirement | 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC | | Connector | 3-pin XLR-type (pin #2 hot) | | Finish | metallic blue | | Dimensions | 22 dia. X 160 mm/0.9 x 6.3 in. | | Net weight | 130 g (4.6 oz.) | | Shipping weight | 455 g (16 oz.) |
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