AKG Perception 170 Microphone

Manufacturer: AKG
Product type: Instrument microphones
Cat no: AKG 0664  

• Professional small-diaphragm, true condenser cardioid microphone
• Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
• Heavy-duty, roadworthy, all-metal construction
• AKG sound quality

Type	0.5" diaphragm, externally polarized condenser
Weight	508g
Frequency Response	20-20000Hz
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Sensitivity (@ 1 kHz)	12 mV/Pa (-38 dBV)
Impedance	200 Ohms
Connector	3-pin XLR-type

The Perception 170 is a small-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. The lightweight diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient response and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. The Perception 170 design is based on AKG's six decades of experience in making microphones and on input from sound engineers around the world who use AKG products every day.

Its 1/2-inch small-diaphragm true condenser transducer brings AKG studio quality to the project studio and all other areas of recording. A switchable preattenuation pad enables the Perception 170 to be used close to sound sources delivering up to 155 dB SPL. The heavy-duty, all-metal chassis and reliable gold-plated XLR-type output make the Perception 170 an excellent choice for a variety of live sound applications too.