Perception 420

Common name: AKG Perception 420

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The Perception 420 replaces the 400 and is a studio microphone with three selectable patterns. It is a large capsule (25mm) type built to an AKG (Vienna) design but made under their control in China. The capsule is a 25mm dual type with switchable patterns.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
28 mV/Pa
Max SPL
135
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
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
20dB
Filter/EQ
300Hz 12dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Blue / nickel
Weight
525 g
Length
165 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
53 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Spider suspension
Optional