Real Plug-and-Play (no installation, no drivers, no reboot required)
Supports Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS
Integrated high-quality Analogue-to-Digital Converter (24-bit, 128x oversampling) for convincing sound quality and low noise
Two-third-inch condenser capsule with a low-mass diaphragm delivers sonic details
Switchable bass-cut filter reduces mechanical vibration and wind noise
Switchable attenuation pad for close-up miking and loud instruments
Blue LEDs indicate operation
Integrated pop filter avoids plosives effectively
Tripod table stand, swivel mount and USB cable included
Designed and engineered in Vienna, Austria


In 2005 AKG launched the very first Perception models – a completely new series of microphones showing legendary AKG sound and quality at an attractive price level. In 2008 the new Perception Series continued this success story with four new models. Since April 2009 the highly anticipated Perception 820 Tube microphone is not only the brand-new flagship model of the Perception Series but also raises the bar in its class of affordable tube microphones.
The Perception 120 USB is the very first USB-equipped microphone from AKG, offering studio-quality sound performance without requiring any installation or drivers. With the widespread USB standard and its ease of use, this new model allows users without any recording experience to make professional-quality recordings from their home. It is a real plug-and-play device enabling customers to do podcasts, voiceovers and studio-quality rehearsal-recordings quickly and easily.
The USB is a widely known interface for audio equipment like sound cards, active monitors and outboard equipment, which makes the Perception 120 USB one of the most versatile microphones available.




Type
2/3“ Diaphragm Condenser


Polar pattern
cardioid


Frequency range
20 to 20,000 Hz


Preattenuation pad
0, -20 dB


Bass filter
6 dB/octave at 120 Hz


Power requirement
provided by USB connection


USB support
USB 1.1, 2.0


Sampling rate
44,1 and 48 kHz


Analog-to-digital converter
Built-in high-quality 24-bit ADC


Oversampling
128x


Supported operating systems
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS


Finish
matte grayish blue


Dimensions
53 dia x 165 mm ( 2.1 dia x 6.5 in.)


Net weight
460 g (18.8 oz.)


Shipping weight
1050 g (37.0 oz.)



 










In its class, the Perception 120 USB is the only USB microphone with an integrated analogue-to-digital converter with 24-bit and 128x oversampling. Instead of usual one-chip-solutions the high-quality analogue-to-digital converter provides convincing sound quality and low noise.
The Perception 120 USB includes a two-third-inch condenser capsule with a low-mass diaphragm delivering accurate sonic details, an integrated pop filter that avoids plosives, a switchable bass cut filter and an attenuation switch. It supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and MAC OS X but also the new Windows 7.
The Perception 120 USB comes complete with everything you need: a tripod table stand, a swivel mount, a quick start guide and an USB cable.





DOWNLOADS


Cut sheet (PDF, 2,6 MB)


User manual (PDF, 5,56 MB)


Quick Start Guide (PDF, 6,35 MB)


Folder (PDF, 5,37 MB)


LINKS


Perception Series