The AKG Perception 820 Tube delivers real tube sound quality due to the dual one-inch large diaphragm capsule and the sophisticated ECC 83 dual-triode circuitry.
The AKG Perception 820 Tube comes with the elegant remote control unit, which allows you to select 9 different pickup patterns and controls the switchable bass-cut filter and the attenuation pad. Also a ground lift switch prevents unwanted hum if necessary. The Perception 820 Tube comes complete with a spider-type shock mount and a metal carrying case.
The AKG Perception 820 Tube Main Features Include:
- Two back-to-back one-inch large diaphragms featuring True Condenser Technology
- An ECC 83 dual-triode tube circuitry emphasizes even-order harmonics for rich, smooth and three-dimensional sound
- The elegant remote control unit allows selection of 9 different pickup patterns from omnidirectional to cardioid to figure 8
- The switchable bass cut filter (80 Hz, 12 dB/oct) reduces unwanted rumble or footfall noise
- A 20 dB allenuation pad enables for high SPL applications up to 155 dB
- Brush-finished, anodized Aluminium front plate and all-metal housing for maximum shielding
- A ground lift switch prevents unwanted hum if necessary
- Designed and engineered in Vienna, Austria
- Type: 1-inch dual-diaphragm, true condenser pressuregradient
- Polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure eight plus six intermediate patterns (selectable on Remote Control Unit)
- Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV ±3 dB)
- Max. SPL: 135/155 dB SPL (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD
- Equivalent noise level: 16 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)
- Preattenuation pad: -20 dB (switchable on Remote Control Unit)
- Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB/Oktave, 80 Hz (switchable on Remote Control Unit)
- Impedance: <=200 ohms
- Recommended load impedance: >=1000 ohms
- Powering: via Remote Control Unit
- Connector: dedicated 7-pin male XLR
- Dimensions: 53 dia. x 212 mm high (2 x 8.3 in.)
- Net weight: 870 g / 1.9 lbs.
Remote Control Unit
- Audio/control input: dedicated 7-pin female XLR connector
- Audio output: standard 3-pin male XLR connector,balanced, pin 2 hot
- Polar pattern selector: 9-position detented rotary switch
- Bass cut filter switch: 2-position toggle switch
- Preattenuation switch: 2-position toggle switch
- Power voltage: 210-240 VAC or 110-120 VAC, selectable
- Primary fuse: 125 mA / 250 V slow-blow
AKG AKG Perception 820 Tube (code 66425)
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£499.00 (inc vat)