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AKG Project Studio P820 tube condenser microphone

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AKG Project Studio P820 tube condenser microphone
Product no: 9000-0012-8055 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The charm of a tube mic has never been more attainable than with the AKG Perception P820. This condenser microphone with dual-triode ECC83 tube, has a double diaphragm and no fewer than 9 switchable pickup patterns. These are divided into three main settings: cardioid, omnidirectional and figure-8. Within these three, six intermediate settings can be selected, allowing you an extremely precise microphone response for your recording situation. From solo vocals to string instruments and brass wind instruments or a rock drum kit: the Perception P820 registers everything in a flawless and natural manner.

AKG P820: construction and applications

The Perception P820 is a rugged microphone with a steel chassis that prevents interference and increases durability. Behind the grey grille you will find the gold-sputtered double-diaphragm microphone capsule. Tube warmth and harmonic distortion are provided for by the carefully selected ECC83 tube. Besides the warm sound of the tube, you are provided with an enormous dynamic range and a maximum SPL of 155 dB.

Remote Control Unit

The power for the tube circuit is provided by the separate Remote Control unit. This good-looking module is provided with a housing of brushed aluminium. At the front are switches for the low-cut (below 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct) and the -20 dB attenuation pad. Furthermore, you will find a large rotary knob with which one of the 9 characteristics can be selected. The rear shows the special 7-pin XLR output which can be used to connect the microphone. The audio signal leads from the individual unit via the standard balanced XLR connector to your mixer, recorder or interface. Finally, a ground lift switch eliminates the hum by ground looping.

Specifications

Product features

Tube microphone yes
Sustainable product not specified
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA) -34
Microphone impedance 200-249 ohms
Microphone sound saturated/coloured
Low-cut filter yes
Maximum SPL 150 dB - 159 dB
Maximum frequency 20 - 20.9 kHz
Microphone accessories shock mount, cable, case, power
Minimum frequency 20 - 21 Hz
Multi-pattern yes
Pad switch yes
Polar pattern cardioid, figure-8 / bi-directional, omni-directional, multi pattern
Stereo no
Vintage microphone family not applicable

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 800 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 23,0 x 13,0 x 4,0 cm

Product specifications

  • condenser microphone
  • ECC83 dual-triode tube
  • with remote control unit
  • switchable pickup pattern
  •     cardioid
  •     omnidirectional
  •     figure-8
  •     9 settings (6 intermediate settings)
  • capsule: 25.4 mm
  • frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • maximum SPL: 155 dB (135 dB with pad switched off)
  • sensitivity: -34 dB
  • self-noise: 16 dB (A)
  • signal-noise ratio: 78 dB (A)
  • pad: -20 dB
  • low-cut filter: 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct
  • connector: XLR (balanced)
  • metal chassis
  • colour: black with grey grille
  • power supply: 210-240 / 110-120 VAC (switchable)
  • main fuse: 125 mA / 250 V slow blow
  • length: 212 mm
  • diameter: 54 mm
  • weight: 765 grams

Includes:

  • Spider shockmount
  • microphone/power cable
  • metal microphone case
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