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P420
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG ................................. 2
Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen!
USER INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 14
Please read the manual before using the equipment!
MODE D'EMPLOI ............................................ 26
Veuillez lire cette notice avant d'utiliser le système!
MODO DE EMPLEO......................................... 38
¡Sirvase leer el manual antes de utilizar el equipo!
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- Page 1 P420 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG ......... 2 Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Gerätes lesen! USER INSTRUCTIONS ........14 Please read the manual before using the equipment! MODE D’EMPLOI ..........26 Veuillez lire cette notice avant d’utiliser le système! MODO DE EMPLEO......... 38 ¡Sirvase leer el manual antes de utilizar el equipo!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting to Audio Equipment ............18 General ....................18 Pinout ....................18 Connecting the Microphone ..............18 Operation ..................19 Operating instructions ................. 19 Selecting Polar Patterns ..............20 Cleaning ................... 21 Microphone ..................21 Troubleshooting ................22 Technical data .................. 23 P420... -
Page 3: Safety And The Environment
At the end of the lifetime of the product, disconnect the housing, electronics and cable from each other and discard all components according to applicable disposal regulations. The packaging is recyclable. Dispose of the packaging via an appropriate collection system provided for this purpose. P420... -
Page 4: Description
Description 2 Description Thank you for your decision to buy an AKG product. Please read the user Introduction instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them in a safe place so that you can refer to them in the future at any time. We wish you a lot of fun and... -
Page 5: Features
Figure 1: Polar pattern selector on P420 front, preattenuation and bass cut switches on rear Polar pattern selector: Selector 1 on the microphone front sets the microphone polar pattern to cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure eight. -
Page 6: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Figure 2: Connecting to a balanced input with phantom power Connecting the Use an XLR cable to connect the microphone to a balanced XLR input with phantom power. Microphone Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the user manual of the unit to which you connected your microphone.) P420... -
Page 7: Operation
Figure 3: Microphone front If you use the microphone in the open air, use an optional AKG W4000 windscreen to protect the microphone from moisture and reduce wind noise. High volume instruments: You can use this microphone for close-in recording of very loud instruments (brass instruments, kick drum, etc.). -
Page 8: Selecting Polar Patterns
Operation Each of the P420's selectable polar patterns is virtually frequency independent Selecting Polar Patterns so that reflected sound, too will be reproduced accurately and uncolored. Cardioid (center setting): This is a standard setting for recording and gives excellent results on all kinds of voices and a wide range of instruments. -
Page 9: Cleaning
Cleaning 5 Cleaning Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the surface of the Microphone microphone body. P420... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Move microphone further away from source. sound source. Microphone sensitivity set too high. Switch preattenuation pad in. Crackling noises or low output Partial short circuits due to Place microphone in warm, dry room excessive humidity. and allow to dry. P420... -
Page 11: Technical Data
48 V ±4 V to IEC 61938 Current consumption: 3 mA Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot) Diameter: 54 mm (2.13 in.) Length: 165 mm (6.5 in.) 530 g (18.7 oz) Net weight: Bass cut pad: 300 Hz, 12 dB/octave Preattenuation pad: -20 dB P420... - Page 12 Frequency Response (cardioid) Polar Diagram Frequency Response (omnidirectional) Polar Diagram Frequency Response (figure eight) Polar Diagram This product corresponds to the standards stated in the Declaration of Conformity. You can request the Declaration of Conformity by e-mail from sales@akg.com. P420...
- Page 13 LAXENBURGER STRASSE 254, A-1230 VIENNA/AUSTRIA, TELEFON: +43 1 86654 0 E-MAIL: SALES@AKG.COM Für andere Produkte und Händler weltweit besuchen Sie www.akg.com Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ces caractéristiques sont susceptibles de modifications. Ci riserviamo il diritto di effettuare modifiche tecniche. Nos reservamos el derecho de introducir modificaciones técnicas. Especificações sujeitas a mudanças sem aviso prévio.
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