GearCast Video - AKG Using the P120, P170, P220, P420 & P820

P120: AKG's Perception 120 USBDefinition:
(Universal Serial Bus) A standard, bi-directional serial connection between computers and peripheral devices. is the very first USB-equipped microphone from AKG, offering studio-quality sound performance without requiring any installation or drivers. With the widespread USB standard and its ease of use, this new model allows users without any recording experience to make professional-quality recordings from their home. It is a real plug-and-play device enabling customers to do podcasts, voiceovers and studio-quality rehearsal-recordings quickly and easily

P170: AKG's Perception 170 is a small-diaphragmDefinition:
The moving portion of a microphone that transforms sound waves into motion that can ultimately produce electrical waves. true condenser microphoneDefinition:
A microphone with a charged diaphragm over a stationary plate, with an internal amplifier that requires power (battery or phantom power). offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. The lightweight diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient responseDefinition:
The ability for a piece of equipment to follow a fast-rising waveform, and reproduce it accurately. and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products.

P220: AKG's Perception 220Definition:
Stereo Sound with 2 speakers and no subwoofer. See subwoofer. is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. Its many useful features and included accessories make this microphone uncommonly versatile. It delivers a classic warm, clear sound and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. These standards are 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.

P420: Perception 420 is a multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone for more demanding professional studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivityDefinition:
In transducers and amplifiers, the how much input energy is needed to produce the desired output. and 155 dBDefinition:
1. A deciBel is a logarithmic ratio between two quantities, and is a nonlinear measurement that mimics human perception. 2. A unit expressing sound levels relative to a nominal level just audible by the average human ear, and equal to 1/10th of a Bel. maximum SPLDefinition:
Maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level): The maximum amount of level a speaker can generate, or an ear or microphone can accept., the Perception 420 delivers a warm transparent sound quality ideally suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments as well as drums and percussion instruments. In addition, three selectable polar patterns – cardioidDefinition:
A microphone's heart-shaped directional pickup pattern., omnidirectionalDefinition:
A pattern describing a microphone, radio antenna, or loudspeaker that radiates or picks up in all directions equally. or figure-eight – allow a wide range of stereoDefinition:
A two channel signal simulating a sound space, typically played through two speakers. miking techniques and ambientDefinition:

recording.

P820: The Perception 820 TubeDefinition:
(slang) A vacuum tube or (valve), an electronic amplifying or rectifying element with a heating filament, in a glass or metal envelope. delivers real tube sound quality. It is not only the new flagship model of the Perception Series but also raises the bar in its class of affordable tube microphones. In contrast to many other affordable tube microphones, the Perception 820 Tube delivers real tube sound quality thanks to the dual one-inch large diaphragm capsuleDefinition:
The portion of a microphone that converts acoustic energy to electrical, and may also contain additional mechanical and electrical elements especially if it is interchangeable. and the sophisticated ECC 83 dual-triode circuitry.