AKG Perception 220

The AKG Perception 220 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. Its many useful features and included accessories make this microphone uncommonly versatile. It delivers a classic warm, clear sound and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. These standards are based on AKG´s six decades of experience in making microphones and on input from sound engineers around the world who use AKG products every day.
Its 1-inch large-diaphragm true condenser transducer brings AKG studio quality to the project studio as well as all other areas of recording and live sound applications. A switchable bass cut filter and preattenuation pad make it perfectly suited even for use on loud sound sources producing sound pressure levels up to 155 dB SPL. The rugged and roadworthy design makes it also a perfect choice for on-stage applications. The Perception 220 comes with a spider-type shock mount and a rugged metal case.

Features

One-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser cardioid transducer

Rugged all-metal body

Roadworthy construction

Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad

Switchable bass cut filter

Legendary AKG sound quality

Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria

Comes with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case

Technical Data

Type 1" Large Diaphragm True Condenser

Polar pattern cardioid

Frequency range 20 to 20,000 Hz

Sensitivity 18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV)

Max. SPL 135 dB/155 dB (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD

Equivalent noise level 16 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)

Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 78 dB

Preattenuation pad 0 dB, -20 dB

Bass filter 12 dB/octave at 300 Hz

Impedance

< 200 ohms

Recommended load impedance >=1000 ohms

Powering

< 2 mA

Power requirement 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC

Connector 3-pin XLR

Finish metallic blue/nickel grille

Dimensions 53 dia. x 165 mm (2.1 dia. x 6.5 in.)

Net weight 525 g (18.5 oz.)