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Plug-and-Play (no installation, no drivers, no reboot required) Support Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS Convincing sound quality and low noise Integrated high-quality Analogue-to-Digital Converter (24-bit, 128x oversampling) 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

Perception 120 USB

In 2005 AKG has launched the very first Perception models A completely new series of microphones showing legendary AKG Sound & Quality at an attractive price level. In 2008 the new Perception Series continued this success story and are still leading the US market for more than two years. In 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 enable customers to do podcasts, voiceovers, and studio-quality rehearsal-recordings quickly and easily. And for the price, it is one of the only USB microphones with an integrated high-quality Analogue-to-Digital Converter for convincing sound quality and low noise. 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. 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. 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.

Perception 120 USB

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AKG Acoustics GmbH

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.
2011 AKG Acoustics, Austria

2011-06-08

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. 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.
Weave (D) 03/2010 [IMAGE] What you get is good sound quality and low ambient noise. The new affordable AKG Perception 120 USB is the editors choice. This condenser microphone showing an USB interface is available as Plug-and-Play-Package which comes complete with a robust tripod and a sufficient long cable. Especially the low noise of this microphone is convincing in its price range. The integrated windscreen and pop filter reduces breath noise and plosives surprisingly well.
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Flashforum.de (D) 03/2010 [IMAGE] Even for small purses the production of good quality podcasts is no longer a problem because the ingredients for a good sound are clear: in addition to a PC and the corresponding software only a microphone is necessary. The most uncomplicated and cost-effective variants include a USB port prepared to plug-and-play because usually the corresponding drivers are already part of the operating system. This is also true for the Austrian AKGs brand new Perception 120 USB we have tested. The sound quality of this condenser microphone is really convincing. The pop filter provides excellent suppression of breath and pop sounds without compromising the sound quality. And considering the expected street price of 150 the noise floor is unequalled. AKG provides an impressive overall package that even includes a convenient tripod as well as a sufficiently long USB cable.

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Specifications
Type Polar pattern Frequency range Preattenuation pad Bass filter Power requirement USB support Sampling rate Analog-to-digital converter Oversampling Supported operating systems Finish Dimensions Net weight Shipping weight

2/3 Diaphragm Condenser cardioid 20 to 20,000 Hz 0, -20 dB 6 dB/octave at 120 Hz provided by USB connection USB 1.1, 2.0 44,1 and 48 kHz Built-in high-quality 24-bit ADC 128x Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS matte grayish blue 53 dia x 165 mm ( 2.1 dia x 6.5 in.) 460 g (18.8 oz.) 1050 g (37.0 oz.)
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Frequency curve and polar pattern