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AKG P420

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Pros

  • plenty of useful features and enough overall quality
  • Voices are clear and articulated without hype
  • better for studio use as they are delicate and highly accurate

Cons

  • cheap
  • typical inexpensive Chinese large diaphragm mic is often strident and harsh
  • a cardioid pattern may look like a heart shape
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Key specs

  • Studio microphone
  • 3 mA
  • Wired
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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AKG P420 - Pros & Cons

AKG P420

Pros

  • plenty of useful features and enough overall quality
  • Voices are clear and articulated without hype
  • better for studio use as they are delicate and highly accurate
  • popularity on voice-over applications is well-deserved
  • a larger
  • vibrant
  • and overall richer sound
  • construction quality
  • durability
  • and even looks
  • the build and the flexibility of this mic

Cons

  • cheap
  • typical inexpensive Chinese large diaphragm mic is often strident and harsh
  • a cardioid pattern may look like a heart shape
  • s no specific bit-depth or sample rate for this microphone
  • it picks sounds forwards and backward
  • it s more susceptible to gentle sounds
  • it didn t pick up much at all from the rear
  • plosives are under control using a pop filter
  • condenser microphones is not acceptable
  • it s a little pricey
  • XLR mic cost a bit more than other similar options

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AKG P420 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStudio microphone
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
Device interface
Mini XLR
Connectivity technologyWired
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Recording quality
Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)79.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Depth6.5 in
Weight18.7 oz
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Power
Power consumption3.0 mA
Operating voltage52.0 V

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AKG P420 AKG - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 01.08.2014
AKG Perception

Can condenser mics at this price really be worthy of a name like AKG? Actually, it seems they can...

By Paul White
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