AKG P170 Perception Series Small Diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone

AKG P170 Perception Series Small Diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone

The P170 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone for recording of overheads, percussion, acoustic guitars and other strings. Its lightweight 1/2-inch true condenser transducer diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient response. The P170 utilizes the experience of sound engineers from around the world and is considered an affordable alternative to the legendary AKG C451 B.

Features:

• Professional small-diaphragm, true condenser cardioid microphone
• Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
• Heavy-duty, roadworthy, all-metal construction
• AKG sound quality
• Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria

What's in the box

• 1 x P170 Microphone
• 1 x Stand Adapter

Specifications:

Audio frequency bandwidth:      20 - 20000 Hz

Equivalent noise level: 19 dB-A

Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa

Signal to Noise: 75 dB-A

Preattenuation Pad: -20 dB

Electrical impedance: <= 200 Ohms

Recommended load impedance: >= 1000 Ohms

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Dimensions

Length: 160 mm

Diameter: 22 mm

Net Weight: 130 g

Audio Output

Type: Balanced XLR

Gender: Male

Contact: s3-pin

Powering Interface

Voltage: 44 to 52 V

Current: <= 3 mA

Application

Project Studio: Yes

Live Instrument: Yes

Instrument

Drums / Percussion: Yes

Horns / Woodwinds: Yes

Piano / Strings: Yes