AKG Perception 170 Condenser Microphone

AKG Perception 170 Condenser Microphone
Home studio price, pro studio performance
The Perception 170 is a 1/2" small-diaphragm instrument microphone. It delivers incredibly precise sound with beautifully-detailed transients. It features AKG’s new design and logo style, true condenser capsule technology, 20 dB preattenuation pad, and a cardioid pickup which minimizes off-axis sound. The diaphragm is housed in a rugged die-cast chassis.

In 2005, AKG launched the Perception microphone 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 Microphones are among the best in wired condenser microphones in their price point.

Requires phantom power.

FEATURES
• 1/2" small-diaphragm instrument mic
• Microphone delivers incredibly precise sound with beautifully-detailed transients
• 20 dB preattenuation pad allows use in sound fields as high as 155dB
• Cardioid pickup minimizes off-axis sound
• AKG’s New Design and logo style
• True Condenser capsule technology
• Rugged die-cast chassis
• Gold-plated 3-pin XLR-type outputs