• AKG Perception 820 Tube Condenser Microphone


 
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AKG Perception 820 Tube Condenser Microphone; Affordable Tube sound
Unlike other tube microphones in its price range, the Perception 820 Tube delivers real tube sound quality thanks to its dual one-inch large diaphragm capsule and the sophisticated ECC 83 dual-triode circuitry. The remote control unit provides the 820 with versatility by offering the user to select between 9 different pickup patterns and has both switchable bass-cut filter and attenuation pad controls while an additional ground lift switch prevents unwanted hum. The Perception 820 comes complete with a spider-type shock mount and a metal carrying case.

AKG Perception 820 Features
  • Two back-to-back one-inch large diaphragms featuring True Condenser Technology
  • An ECC 83 dual-triode tube circuitry emphasizes even-order harmonics for rich, smooth and three-dimensional sound
  • The elegant remote control unit allows selection of 9 different pickup patterns from omnidirectional to cardioid to figure 8
  • The switchable bass cut filter (80 Hz, 12 dB/oct) reduces unwanted rumble or footfall noise
  • A 20 dB allenuation pad enables for high SPL applications up to 155 dB
  • Brush-finished, anodized Aluminium front plate and all-metal housing for maximum shielding
  • A ground lift switch prevents unwanted hum if necessary
  • Designed and engineered in Vienna, Austria
The Perception 820 Tube raises the bar in its class – It shows real tube sound, the highest dynamic range, the most comprehensive features and comes complete with useful accessories at an unbeatable price.
AKG Perception 820 Tube Condenser Microphone Specifications
  • Type: 1-inch dual-diaphragm, true condenser pressuregradient
  • Polar pattern: selectable on Remote Control Unit
    • Omnidirectional
    • Cardioid
    • Figure eight
    • Plus six intermediate patterns
  • Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV ±3 dB)
  • Max SPL: 135/155 dB SPL (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD
  • Equivalent noise level: 16 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)
  • Preattenuation pad: -20 dB (switchable on Remote Control Unit)
  • Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB/Oktave, 80 Hz (switchable on Remote Control Unit)
  • Impedance: <=200 ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohms
  • Power: Powered via Remote Control Unit
  • Connector: dedicated 7-pin male XLR
  • Remote Control Unit Audio/control input: dedicated 7-pin female XLR
  • Audio output: standard 3-pin male XLR, balanced, pin 2 hot
  • Polar pattern selector: 9-position detented rotary switch
  • Bass cut filter switch: 2-position toggle switch
  • Preattenuation switch: 2-position toggle switch
  • Power voltage: 210-240 VAC or 110-120 VAC, selectable
  • Primary fuse: 125 mA / 250 V slow-blow
  • Dimensions (Dia x H): 2 x 8.3 inches (53 x 212 mm)
  • Net weight: 1.9 lbs (870 g)
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Very Very Clean
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Very well made. Solid, Heavy, very much like some vintage models I've used.
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you can hear your hair grow with this baby!
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Easy to use. Novices may need some time to "get to know" this one though.
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Let me just say, I grew up recording everything from fiddles to bass singers on Neumann U47's, so I know a thing or two about a good microphone. These 820's lack very little in the detail department.
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