AKG P420 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Achieve consistent, reliable, and all-around awesome sound with the P420 Condenser Microphone from AKG. This large-diaphragm true condenser mic is designed to effortlessly handle the rigorous demands of studio recording environments, day in and day out, while consistently providing you with the warm, transparent sound quality you need to make your music polished and complete. With high sensitivity, 155dB maximum SPL, and offering multiple polar patterns to choose from, the P420 is the ideal choice for miking applications ranging from ensemble recording, grand piano, to woodwinds and brass instruments, and even drums and percussion.

The P420 boasts a 1” dual large-diaphragm that enables it to bring studio-quality audio to your sound, whether you’re performing live on stage, recording in a professional studio, or capturing audio in the comfort of your own home. It offers three selectable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure 8. From stereo miking to ambient recording, this versatility lets you choose the best option for whatever project you’re working on at any given time. The P420 also features a switchable attenuation pad, so you have more options when it comes to sculpting how the mic captures your sound.

Building on AKG’s decades of experience, and taking into account expert feedback from sound engineers the world over, the P420 is a general-purpose microphone that’s anything but generic. Constructed of high-quality components that work together to make you sound your best, this mic meets AKG’s rigorous standards of testing to give you studio-quality results in an affordable, easy-to-use microphone. Also included with the P420 is a spider shock mount to eliminate handling noise, as well as a metal carrying case for secure transportation and safe storage of your mic when it’s not in use.

AKG P420 Features

• One-inch dual-diaphragm microphone with three selectable polar patterns
• Low noise electronics
• Switchable attenuation pad

• P420 Microphone1
• Spider Shock Mount1
• Metal Carrying Case1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar Patterns (selectable)Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance<= 200 ohms
• Sensitivity28 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level15 dB-A
• Signal to Noise79 dB-A
• Preattenuation Pad-20 dB
• Bass cut filter300 Hz - 12 dB/octave
• Powering Interface
  • Voltage: 44 to 52 V
  • Current: <= 3 mA
• Connector3-Pin XLRM
• Dimensions
  • Length: 165 mm
  • Diameter: 54 mm
  • Net Weight: 530 g

About Condenser Microphones at Sound Productions

Achieve professional polish to your studio sound with condenser microphones from Sound Productions. A condenser microphone uses a capacitor that converts sound vibrations into electric currents. It is characterized by increased sound sensitivity than a dynamic mic, enabling it to capture more natural, detailed audio from vocals and instruments.

Use a large-diaphragm condenser mic (sometimes called a “capacitor mic”) to optimize the sound of vocals, acoustic guitar, and ambient room audio. Alternatively, choose a small diaphragm condenser mic (or “pencil mic”) for acoustic instruments including guitars, classical instruments, cymbals, and drum overheads. The smaller capsule and lightweight build make it easy to place perfectly in almost any miking application, while the consistent polar pattern makes a pair of small-diaphragm condenser mics the perfect choice for stereo miking.

Compared to the other popular option of dynamic microphones, condenser mics are louder, pick up a wider frequency response, and enjoy an expansive dynamic range—all aspects that make them ideal for studio recording.