AKG P420 High-performance Recording Microphone

Professional projects

The P420 is a multi-pattern large diaphragm true condenser microphone for demanding project studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155dB maximum SPL, the P420 delivers a warm, transparent sound quality perfectly suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments, as well as drums and percussion. With three selectable polar patterns ? cardioid, omnidirectional or figure 8 ? it is an ideal tool for stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.

General Specifications

Polar Pattern ? Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure of eight

Audio frequency bandwidth ? 20 – 20000 Hz

Equivalent noise level ? 15 dB-A

Sensitivity ? 28 mV/Pa

Signal to Noise ? 79 dB-A

Preattenuation Pad ? -20 dB

Bass cut filter ? 300 Hz – 12 dB/octave

Electrical impedance ? <= 200 Ohms

Recommended load impedance ? >= 1000 Ohms

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