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 Product Code: perception170
 
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Perception 170 is a small-diaphragm true condenser microphone
offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. The
lightweight diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient
response and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG
recording products. 
The Perception 170’s design is 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 ½-inch small-diaphragm true condenser
transducer brings AKG studio quality to the project studio and all
other areas of recording. A switchable preattenuation pad enable
the Perception 170 to be used close to sound sources
delivering up to 155 dB SPL. The heavy-duty, all-metal chassis and
reliable gold-plated XLR-type output make the Perception 170
an excellent choice for a variety of live sound applications,
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Professional small-diaphragm,
true condenser cardioid microphoneSwitchable 20 dB preattenuation
padHeavy-duty, roadworthy,
all-metal construction | 
AKG sound qualityDesigned and engineered by AKG in Vienna,
Austria |  
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Type: 0.5 inch diaphragm, externally polarized condenserPolar pattern: cardioidFrequency range: 20 to 20,000 HzSensitivity: 12 mV/Pa (-38 dBV)Max. SPL: 135 / 155 dB SPL (0 / -20 dB) for 0.5% THDEquivalent noise level: < 21 dB-A(IEC 60268-4)Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 73 dB (re 1 Pa)Preattenuation pad: 0 dB, -20 dBImpedance: <200 ohms | 
Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohmsPowering: <=2 mAPower requirement: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IECConnector: 3-pin XLR-type (pin #2 hot)Finish: metallic blueDimensions: 22 dia. X 160 mm/0.9 x 6.3 in.Net weight: 130 g (4.6 oz.)Shipping weight: 455 g (16 oz.)   |  
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Perception170 Standard
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