Microphone Condenser AKG P420

AKG P420

Professional projects

The P420 is a multi-pattern large diaphragm true condenser microphone for demanding project studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL, the P420 delivers a warm, transparent sound quality perfectly suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments, as well as drums and percussion. With three selectable polar patterns – cardioid, omnidirectional or figure 8 – it is an ideal tool for stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.

Specs

• Microphone type: Condensor
• Capsule: 1” dual capsule condenser
• Polar Pattern: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure 8
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity (Cardioid): 28 mV/Pa (-31 dBV)
• Max. SPL for 0.5 % THD: 135/155 dB (0/-20 dB pad)
• Equivalent Noise Level To IEC 60286-4: 15 dB (A)
• Signal To Noise: 79 dB (A) re 1Pa
• Preattenuation Pad: -20 dB
• Bass Cut Filter: 300 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• Electrical Impedance: ≤ 200 ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: ≥ 1000 ohms
• Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
• Phantom Powering: 48 V +/- 4 V to IEC 61938
• Current Consumption: ≤ 3 mA
• Temperature Range: -10 °C to +60 °C (14 °F - 140 °F)
• Diameter: 54 mm
• Length: 165 mm
• Net Weight (Mic Only): 530 g
• Shipping Weight 1730 g