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1. 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz S S S S S amp amp 3 n7 cy S Frequency Response omnidirectional dB 20 2000 Hz 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz I S S amp 3 QZ S lt 0 Frequency Response figure eight dB 20 10 0 10 20 30 125Hz 2000 Hz S 250 Hz 4000Hz g S S S S Si S S E amp Sy Son 8000 Hz v 4 v S S Y SY SL GL Hz 1000Hz J 00000 6e 16000 Hz This product corresponds to the standards stated in the Declaration of Conformity You can request the Declaration of Conformity by e mail from sales akg com 24 P420 amp Mikrofone Kopfh rer Drahtlosmikrofone Drahtloskopfhorer Kopfsprechgarnituren Akustische Komponenten Microphones Headphones Wireless Microphones Wireless Headphones Headsets Electroacoustic Components Microphones Casques HiFi Microphones sans fil Casques sans fil Micros casques Composants acoustiques Microfoni Cuffie HiFi Microfoni senza filo Cuffie senza filo Cuffie microfono Componenti acustici Micr fonos Auriculares Micr fonos inal mbricos Auriculares inal mbricos Auriculares con micr fono Componentes ac sticos Microfones Fones de ouvido Microfones s fios Fones de ouvido s fios Microfones de cabeca Componentes ac sticos AKG Acoustics GmbH LAXENBURGER STRASSE 254 A 1230 VIENNA AUSTRIA TELEFON 43 1 86654 0 E MAIL SALES AKG COM F r andere Produkte und Handler weltweit besuchen Sie2. Cable is defective Check cable and replace if damaged No supply voltage Switch phantom power on Phantom power supply connect to power outlet or insert battery batteries Check cable and replace if Necessary too high Source sound source Microphone sensitivity set too high Switch preattenuation pad in Crackling noises or low output Partial short circuits due to Place microphone in warm dry room excessive humidity and allow to dry 22 P420 amp 7 Technical data Type Polar pattern Sensitivity Frequency response Electrical impedance Recommended load impedance Equivalent noise level to IEC 60268 4 Signal to noise Max SPL for 0 596 THD Temperature range Phantom powering Current consumption Connector Diameter Length Net weight Bass cut pad Preattenuation pad d P420 Technical data 1 dual diaphragm true condenser pressure gradient microphone cardioid omnidirectional figure eight cardioid 28 mV Pa 31 dBV 20 Hz to 20 kHz see frequency response trace lt 200 ohms gt 1000 ohms 15 dB A 79 dB A re 1 Pa 135 155 dB SPL 0 20 dB 10 C to 60 C 14 F 140 F 48 V 4 V to IEC 61938 lt 3mA 3 pin XLR pin 2 hot 54 mm 2 13 in 165 mm 6 5 in 530 g 18 7 02 300 Hz 12 dB octave 20 dB 23 Technical data Frequency Response cardioid Polar Diagram dB 20 10 0 10 20 30 2000 Hz
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4. P420 BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Ger tes lesen USER INSTRUCTIONS ees 14 Please read the manual before using the equipment MODE D EMPLOI Veuillez lire cette notice avant d utiliser le syst me MODO DE EMPLEO nennneee 38 jSirvase leer el manual antes de utilizar el equipo OAKG by HARMAN Table of Contents Table of Contents 14 Safety and the environment sss 15 ENVITOMMENbis ote ei eeu bote da ted tea eb ol Pi n 15 D SCHIPUION s diai 16 Introduction m m E xls gl 16 Optional Accessories ssseeeeenennnnnnnne 16 Short description cca cuiii ctae etr retreat ice rt 16 ga 17 Connecting to Audio Equipment eere 18 General de de ee i i ER ER RE ane 18 RN M 18 Connecting the Microphone seen 18 Operation neigen iet scende eg nta 19 Operating instructions seeeneennnnnnnnn 19 Selecting Polar Patterms cds cett eret 20 SEDDMECC M 21 MiCrophONE RR 21 Troubleshooting e eeeeseeeeeenenentntntnan 22 Technical data nenne eee tees 23 P420 d Safety and the environment 1 Safety and the environment Risk of damage Please make sure that the piece of equipment your m
5. dent so that reflected sound too will be reproduced accurately and uncolored Cardioid center setting This is a standard setting for recording and gives excellent results on all kinds of voices and a wide range of instruments Remember to aim the microphone front at the sound source Figure eight left hand setting The microphone will pick up sounds arriving from the front and rear with equal sensitivity Use this mode to mic up the side signal in M S stereo recording or to record two sound sources talkers instruments facing each other It is also a good choice for cymbal overhead miking Omnidirectional right hand setting This is the preferred setting for all around the mic recording high quality ambience audience sound miking or far field recording in exceptionally good sounding large or small recording rooms etc P420 d Cleaning 5 Cleaning Microphone e Usea soft cloth moistened with water to clean the surface of the microphone body d P420 21 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting No sound Power to mixer and or amplifier is Switch power to mixer or amplifier off on Channel or master fader on mixer Set channel or master fader on mixer or volume control on amplifier is at or volume control on amplifier to Zero desired level Microphone is not connected to Connect microphone to mixer or mixer or amplifier amplifier Cable connectors are seated Check cable connectors for secure loosely seat
6. g The preattenuation pad prevents the microphone s output level particularly at low frequencies from overloading the miniature transformers used in many mixer input stages etc Bass cut filter Selector 3 on the microphone rear further reduces low end distortion caused by footfall or wind noise etc The filter also minimizes the proximity effect that close in miking from less than 4 inches causes in any unidirectional microphone The filter rolls off at 12 dB octave from 300 Hz downward 17 Connecting to Audio Equipment 3 Connecting to Audio Equipment General Pinout Connecting the Microphone 18 The microphone uses a condenser transducer designed for 48 volt phantom powering to IEC 61938 and needs an external power supply The microphone provides a balanced output on a 3 pin male XLR connector Pin 1 ground Pin 2 hot Pin 3 cold 2 x gt 2 eal re SE Figure 2 Connecting to a balanced input with phantom power 1 Use an XLR cable to connect the microphone to a balanced XLR input with phantom power 2 Switch the phantom power on Refer to the user manual of the unit to which you connected your microphone P420 d 4 Operation Operation Operating instructions The P420 is a general purpose multi pattern microphone for recording broadcast and onstage use Every instrument radiates its sound in a specific way Therefore to get the best sound it is crucial to experiment with microphone placeme
7. icrophone will be connected to fulfills the safety regulations in force in your country and is fitted ATTENTION with a ground lead Environment Ae mmm e Attheendofthe lifetime of the product disconnect the housing electronics and cable from each other and discard all components according to applicable disposal regulations e The packaging is recyclable Dispose of the packaging via an appropriate collection system provided for this purpose d P420 15 Description 2 Description Introduction Contents Optional Accessories Short description 16 Thank you for your decision to buy an AKG product Please read the user instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them in a safe place so that you can refer to them in the future at any time We wish you a lot of fun and Success e Microphone e Spider shock mount e Carrying case Check that the packaging contains all of the items listed for your system If anything is missing please contact your AKG dealer e PF80 pop filter e ST305 table stand e W4000 external windscreen The P420 is a heavy duty rugged true condenser microphone built to the same Strict quality standards as all other AKG products Designed on the basis of AKG s decades of knowhow and feedback from sound engineers around the world using AKG studio microphones every day this general purpose 1 dual large diaphragm microphone brings AKG studio quality to the worlds of recording live
8. nt d P420 Whichever polar pattern you selected it may be good to know which way the transducer axis is facing the front of the microphone is the side of the body with the AKG logo and polar pattern selector 1 on it When recording wind instruments or vocals make sure not to blow or sing directly into the microphone To avoid unwanted wind and pop noise or moisture problems place an optional PF80 pop screen from AKG between the microphone and vocalist instrument Keep the microphone dry Moisture from blowing or singing directly at the capsule from a short distance or extremely high humidity may cause the microphone to start crackling or go very quiet due to partial short circuits in the polarization voltage If you use the microphone in the open Figure 3 Microphone front air use an optional AKG W4000 windscreen to protect the microphone from moisture and reduce wind noise High volume instruments You can use this microphone for close in recording of very loud instruments brass instruments kick drum etc Just switch the preattenuation pad in to increase the microphone s capability of handling sound pressure levels to 155 dB Low frequency noise To suppress low frequency noise such as air conditioning rumble footfall noise or traffic sounds switch the bass cut filter in 19 Operation Selecting Polar Patterns 20 Each of the P420 s selectable polar patterns is virtually frequency indepen
9. sound and broadcasting P420 d Features d P420 Description Selectable polar patterns The microphone s transducer uses a dual diaphragm This sophisticated technology allows you to select the optimum polar pattern cardioid omnidirectional or figure eight for every application Gold sputtered diaphragm The diaphragm is made of a plastic foil that is gold sputtered on one side only to prevent shorting to the back electrode even at extremely high sound pressure levels All metal body The all metal body adds to the rejection of RF interference so you can use the microphone near transmitter stations and along with wireless microphones or other communications equipment The extremely rugged heavy body and sturdy front grill protect the microphone from damage from tough handling on stage High headroom minimum distortion Capable of handling sound pressure levels up to 155 dB without introducing perceptible distortion and built to resist high temperatures and humidity the microphone will give excellent results in a wide range of applications ONDES 2 Figure 1 Polar pattern selector on P420 front preattenuation and bass cut switches on rear Polar pattern selector Selector 1 on the microphone front sets the microphone polar pattern to cardioid omnidirectional or figure eight Switchable preattenuation pad Selector 2 on the microphone rear lets you increase the headroom by 20 dB for distortionfree close in recordin
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