The Perception 100 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering solid build quality, good performance and excellent value. It delivers a classic warm, transparent sound that conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products.

The Perception 100’s designed is based on AKG’s long-standing nearly six decades of experience and from input provided by sound engineers around the world that use AKG studio microphones every day.

This general-purpose true 1-inch large-diaphragm microphone brings AKG studio quality to all areas of recording, specifically project studios and live sound applications.

Features

• Professional general-purpose microphone
• One-inch, large-diaphragm true-condenser capsule
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Rugged metal housing
• Comes with metal stand adapter

Applications

• Vocals
• Strings
• Recording
• Radio/on air

Specifications

• Type: 1-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone
• Polar pattern: cardioid
• Open-circuit sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV)
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 
• Impedance: ≤ 200 ohms
• Recommended load impedance: ≥ 1000 ohms
• Equivalent noise level to CCIR 468-2: 26 dB
• Equivalent noise level to IEC 60268-4 (A-weighted):16 dB-A
• Signal/noise ratio re 1 Pa (A-weighted): 78 dB
• Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 135 / 145 dB SPL (0 / -10 dB)
• Environment:
  • Temperature: -10°C to +60°C
  • R.H.: 80% (+25°C)
• Powering: 48 V ±4 V phantom power to DIN 45 596 / IEC 268-15
• Current Consumption: ≤ 2 mA
• Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
• Dimensions: 53 dia. x 160 mm high / 2 x 6.3 in.
• Net weight: 525 g / 1.2 lbs.

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