AKG Acoustics, U.S.
Dual-capsule, large-diaphragm true condenser microphone with selectable cardioid, omni and figure-8 pickup patterns, 20-dB attenuation and bass cut filter.
The Perception 420 is a large-diaphragm, multi-pattern microphone designed for a variety of studio and live sound applications. The Perception 420's back-to-back capsules enable a selection of cardioid, omni and figure-8 pickup patterns for incredible use flexibility. The 420's sound is warm and smooth with an unmistakable presence that brings out the best in instruments or voices. The Perception 420 features a switchable bass cut filter to minimize boominess and proximity, and a 20-dB attenuation switch for use in high SPL fields. The microphone features rock-solid construction quality with a heavy-duty chassis, stainless steel, dent-resistant grille screen to protect the capsules and a gold-plated XLR-type output. The Perception 420 comes with a metal screw-on spider-type shock mount, a metal carrying case and is backed by a two-year parts and labor warranty from AKG.
A large diaphragm microphone with the classic warm, smooth detailed sound for use on vocals or for instrument pickup
Back-to-back large-diaphragm capsules deliver a choice of cardioid, omni and figure-8 pickup for maximum flexibility
True condenser design maximizes sensitivity, lowers self-noise and improves consistency
Can be used in sound fields as high as 155 dB at less than 0.5% THD thanks to switchable 20-dB attenuation
Switchable bass-cut filter minimizes proximity effect and other LF noise
Ultra-rugged die-cast chassis with dent-resistant stainless steel grille screen
Comes with screw-on spider-type shock mount
Comes with all-metal carrying case
Back by a two-year parts and labor warranty from AKG
AKG Acoustics, U.S.
Dual-capsule, large-diaphragm true condenser microphone with selectable cardioid, omni and figure-8 pickup patterns, 20-dB attenuation and bass cut filter.
The Perception 420 is a large-diaphragm, multi-pattern microphone designed for a variety of studio and live sound applications. The Perception 420's back-to-back capsules enable a selection of cardioid, omni and figure-8 pickup patterns for incredible use flexibility. The 420's sound is warm and smooth with an unmistakable presence that brings out the best in instruments or voices. The Perception 420 features a switchable bass cut filter to minimize boominess and proximity, and a 20-dB attenuation switch for use in high SPL fields. The microphone features rock-solid construction quality with a heavy-duty chassis, stainless steel, dent-resistant grille screen to protect the capsules and a gold-plated XLR-type output. The Perception 420 comes with a metal screw-on spider-type shock mount, a metal carrying case and is backed by a two-year parts and labor warranty from AKG.
- A large diaphragm microphone with the classic warm, smooth detailed sound for use on vocals or for instrument pickup
- Back-to-back large-diaphragm capsules deliver a choice of cardioid, omni and figure-8 pickup for maximum flexibility
- True condenser design maximizes sensitivity, lowers self-noise and improves consistency
- Can be used in sound fields as high as 155 dB at less than 0.5% THD thanks to switchable 20-dB attenuation
- Switchable bass-cut filter minimizes proximity effect and other LF noise
- Ultra-rugged die-cast chassis with dent-resistant stainless steel grille screen
- Comes with screw-on spider-type shock mount
- Comes with all-metal carrying case
- Back by a two-year parts and labor warranty from AKG
