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PERCEPTION 420
User Instructions
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Please read the manual before using the equipment!
Mode d'emploi
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Veuillez lire cette notice avant d'utiliser le système!

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  • Page 1 PERCEPTION 420 User Instructions p. 2 ......Please read the manual before using the equipment! Mode d’emploi...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.1 General Hints ........7 4.2 Selecting Polar Patterns ....... 8 AKG PERCEPTION 420...

  • Page 3: Precaution/Unpacking

    Check that the packaging contains all of the items The PERCEPTION 420 is a heavy-duty, rugged true • All-metal body: The all-metal body adds to the listed below: condenser microphone built to the same strict qual- rejection of RF interference so you can use the ity standards as all other AKG products.
  • Page 4 The filter also minimizes the proximity effect Fig. 1: Polar pattern selector (1) on Fig. 2: Preattenuation (2) and bass cut (3) switch- that close-in miking from less than 4 inches PERCEPTION 420 front. es on PERCEPTION 420 rear. AKG PERCEPTION 420...

  • Page 5: Optional Accessories

    The filter rolls off at 12 dB/octave from 300 Hz downward. 2.3 Optional Accessories • PF 80 studio pop screen • ST 305 floor stand • W 4000 external windcscreen AKG PERCEPTION 420...

  • Page 6: Interfacing

    DIN 45 596/IEC 268-15. Neither the diaphragm nor manual of the unit to which you connected your Pin 2: hot the backplate are permanently polarized, so the microphone.) Pin 3: cold Fig. 3: Connecting to a balanced input with phantom power. AKG PERCEPTION 420...

  • Page 7: Using Your Microphone

    (brass instruments, kick drum, etc.). AKG logo and polar pattern selector (1) on it. Just switch the preattenuation pad in to increase • When recording wind instruments or vocals, the microphone’s capability of handling sound...

  • Page 8: Selecting Polar Patterns

    4.2 Selecting Polar Patterns sound) miking, or far-field recording in excep- 5 Cleaning tionally good-sounding large or small recording Each of the PERCEPTION 420’s selectable polar rooms, etc. patterns is virtually frequency independent so that reflected sound, too will be reproduced accurately •...

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    1. Channel gain control on mixer set too high. 1. Turn gain control down CCW. 2. Microphone too close to sound source. 2. Move microphone further away from sound source. 3. Microphone sensitivity set too high. 3. Switch preattenuation pad in. AKG PERCEPTION 420...
  • Page 10 6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Crackling noises or low output. • Partial short circuits due to excessive humidity. • Place microphone in warm, dry room and allow to dry. AKG PERCEPTION 420...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and Preattenuation pad: -20 dB (switchable) (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB/octave, 300 Hz that may cause undesired operation. AKG PERCEPTION 420...

  • Page 12: Frequency Response Graphs, Polar Diagrams

    7 Specifications Frequency Response (cardioid) Frequency Response (omnidirectional) Cardioid Polar Diagram Omnidirectional Polar Diagram AKG PERCEPTION 420...
  • Page 13 7 Specifications Frequency Response (figure eight) Figure Eight Polar Diagram AKG PERCEPTION 420...

  • Page 14: The International Page

    To order a free copy of the Declaration of Con - prendre connaissance en consultant le site Esta última está disponible en el sitio formity, visit http://www.akg.com or contact http://www.akg.com ou en adressant un e-mail à http://www.akg.com o puede ser solicitada al sales@akg.com sales@akg.com.
  • Page 15 For other products and distributors worldwide visit 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 modifica- ciones técnicas.

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