- General-purpose cardioid recording microphone
- Extended frequency response
- Roadworthy construction
- Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
- Switchable bass cut filter
- Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria
The Perception 120 is a 2/3-inch diaphragm true condenser microphone that offers solid build quality, outstanding performance, and excellent value. The low-mass diaphragm delivers a clear sound with accurate sonic detail. A switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad and bass cut filter make the Perception 120 an excellent choice for a wide range of recording and live sound applications.
Backed by AKG's six decades of experience in making microphones and input from sound engineers around the world, the Perception 120 now brings AKG studio quality to musicians and project studio applications.
Specifications:
- Type 2/3" Diaphragm True Condenser
- Polar pattern cardioid
- Frequency range 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity 22 mV/Pa (-33 dBV)
- Max. SPL 130/150 dB (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD
- Equivalent noise level 22 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)
- Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 72 dB
- Preattenuation pad 0 dB, -20 dB
- Bass filter 12 dB/octave at 300 Hz
- Impedance <200 ohms
- Recommended load impedance >= 1,000 ohms
- Powering <3 mA
- Power requirement 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
- Connector 3-pin XLR
- Finish metallic blue
- Dimensions 53 dia. x 165 mm (2.1 dia. x 6.5 in.)
- Net weight 525 g (18.5 oz.)
- Shipping weight 955 g (33.7 oz.)
