AKG P120 High-Performance Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The AKG P120 is a side-address, studio-grade true condenser microphone designed to bring professional audio quality to home studios, project studios, and live broadcasting. It features a 2/3-inch low-mass diaphragm that delivers clear sound with accurate sonic detail, making it an excellent choice for tracking vocals, speech, voiceovers, acoustic guitars, and stringed instruments.Built with a heavy-duty, all-metal body, this microphone offers rugged durability for daily studio use while providing robust protection against radio frequency (RF) interference. Its cardioid polar pattern focuses audio pickup directly in front of the capsule while rejecting unwanted background noise from the sides and rear, helping isolate your performance in untreated rooms. The mic housing features two physical toggle switches: a switchable -20 dB preattenuation pad that allows for high-SPL recording up to 150 dB without clipping, and a 300 Hz bass-cut filter with a 6 dB/octave slope to effectively roll off low-frequency rumble, wind noise, and proximity effect. The microphone operates using standard +48V phantom power and features a gold-plated 3-pin XLR connector for optimal signal transfer.Key SpecificationsMicrophone Type: CondenserCapsule Size: 2/3-inch low-mass diaphragmPolar Pattern: CardioidFrequency Range: 20 Hz to 20,000 HzSensitivity: 24 mV/Pa (-33 dBV)Equivalent Noise Level: 19 dB-ASignal-to-Noise Ratio: 75 dB-A (weighted)Maximum SPL: 137 dB (up to 150 dB with the pad engaged)Preattenuation Pad: Switchable -20 dBBass-Cut Filter: Switchable 300 Hz (-6 dB/octave)Electrical Impedance: ≤ 200 OhmsRecommended Load Impedance: ≥ 1,000 OhmsPower Requirement: +48V Phantom Power (±4V)Current Consumption: ≤ 3 mAOutput Connector: Balanced 3-pin XLR (Male)Dimensions: 165 mm (Length) x 54 mm (Diameter)Net Weight: 453 g (approx. 1 lb)