AKG P420
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AKG
P420
Product Info
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The AKG P420 is a surprisingly capable workhorse mic for home studios and budding podcasters. Its build quality is genuinely impressive for the price, and those selectable patterns really open up creative possibilities. It's an excellent starting point for anyone needing a versatile condenser without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- AKG P420
- Large diaphragm condenser microphone
- 1" condenser microphone
- Full metal housing
- Switchable characteristics (cardioid
- omnidirectional
- figure 8)
- Frequency range: 20 - 20000 Hz
- Switchable low cut at 300 Hz
- Switchable -20 dB Pad
- Maximum SPL: 135 / 155 dB
- Diameter: 53 mm
- Length: 165 mm
- Weight: 525 g
- Colour: Black
- Incl. shock mount and transport case
- • Solid metal housing feels robust and well-built for the price.
- • Switchable patterns offer surprising flexibility for vocal and instrument recording.
- • Low-cut filter effectively tames low-frequency rumble and proximity effect.
- • Included shock mount and case enhance value and portability.
- • The capsule's transient response isn't as snappy as higher-end mics.
- • Sound leans slightly dull; may require EQ for brighter sources.
- • Sensitivity is a bit lower than some competitors, requiring more preamp gain.
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