AKG Perception 120 Condenser Microphone

AKG Perception 120 Condenser Microphone
A do-it-all condenser for the home studio.
The Perception 120 is a general-purpose condenser microphone. Its 2/3" cardioid capsule delivers beautifully balanced response with excellent transients. It features AKG’s design and logo style, True Condenser capsule technology, switchable 20 dB pre attenuation, and switchable bass-cut filter. The condenser is housed in a rugged die-cast chassis and dent-resistant stainless steel grille screen.

In 2005, AKG launched Perception microphones models 100 and 200 and it marked the beginning of a big success story. With Perception, AKG created a new series of microphones with legendary AKG sound and quality at an outstanding price/performance level. AKG’s Perception mics are among the best wired condenser microphones at their price point.

Requires phantom power.

FEATURES
General-purpose condenser microphone
• 2/3-Inch cardioid capsule delivers beautifully-balanced response with excellent transients
• Switchable 20 dB preattenuation – usable in sound fields as high as 155 dB
• Switchable bass cut filter eliminates noise and boominess
• Rugged die-cast housing and dent-resistant stainless steel grille screen
• AKG’s New Design and logo style
• True Condenser capsule technology
• Gold-plated 3-pin XLR-type outputs

SPECIFICATIONS
• Capsule: .667-inch true condenser
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity 18 mV/Pa
• Preattenuation pad: 0dB , -20dB
• Bass-cut filter: 12 dB/octave at 300 Hz
• Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 135dB / 155dB (0 / -20 dB)
• Impedance:
• Recommended load impedance: >1,000 ohms
• Powering: 48 V phantom power
• Current consumption:
• Output connector: Gold-plated 3-pin XLR-type
• Finish: Metallic blue
• Dimensions: 2.1" W x 6.3" L (53 x 160mm)
• Net / Shipping Weight: 525 g (18.5oz) / 955g (33.7 oz)
• Standard accessories: Metal screw-on stand adapter