Description
The AKG P170 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Black) is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for vocals, acoustic instruments, podcasting, and professional recording. It combines cardioid pickup, a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and a 155 dB maximum SPL for practical control across a wide range of sources.
Features
- Designed for vocals, acoustic instruments, podcasting, and professional recording
- Cardioid polar pattern focuses pickup on the source and reduces sound from behind
- Small-diaphragm condenser design
- 0.5 inches / 12.7 mm diaphragm
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
- Handles sound pressure levels up to 155 dB
- -20 dB pad provides additional headroom for loud sources
- One 3-pin XLR output
- Powered by phantom power
- Pressure-Gradient Design
- 0.5" Gold-Sputtered Diaphragm
- All-Metal Body
Why We Like This
The P170 offers a useful balance of detail, source isolation, and practical controls. It can move between vocals, acoustic instruments, podcasting, and professional recording without forcing engineers to build the session around a highly specialized microphone.
FAQs
Q: What is the AKG P170 best used for?
A: It is designed for vocals, acoustic instruments, podcasting, and professional recording.
Q: What polar pattern does the AKG P170 use?
A: It uses a cardioid polar pattern.
Q: What connection does the AKG P170 use?
A: It uses one 3-pin XLR output.
Q: How is the AKG P170 powered?
A: It operates from phantom power.
Q: Can the AKG P170 handle loud sound sources?
A: It is rated for a maximum SPL of 155 dB. The -20 dB pad provides additional headroom for louder sources.
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Tech Specs
Analog Output Connector: |
1x XLR 3-Pin |
Circuitry: |
Solid-State |
Color: |
Black |
Controls: |
Pad |
Diaphragm: |
0.5 inches / 12.7 mm |
Dimensions: |
Diameter: 0.87 x L: 6.3 inches / Diameter: 22 x L: 160 mm |
Element Type: |
Condenser |
Equivalent Noise Level: |
19 dB (A-Weighted) |
Frequency Response: |
20 Hz to 20 kHz |
MFR Number: |
3101H00410 |
Maximum SPL: |
155 dB |
Microphone Type: |
Small Diaphragm |
Model: |
P170 |
Orientation: |
End Address |
Pad: |
-20 dB |
Polar Pattern: |
Cardioid |
Power Sources: |
Phantom Power |
Product Type: |
Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone |
Sensitivity: |
15 mV/Pa |
Sound Field: |
Mono |
Delivery & Returns
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The Return Process
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