Perception 100

Common name: AKG Perception 100

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The Perception 100 is a rugged metal-bodied studio microphone. The large diaphragm capsule is a 25 mm true condenser type and has a one-side gold-sputtered plastic foil diaphragm to prevent backplate shorting even under high SPLs. The pattern is a fixed cardioid.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
18 mV/Pa
Max SPL
135
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
26 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
16 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
2 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Weight
525 g
Length
160 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
53 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Optional