AKG Acoustics 420 user manual

User manual for the device AKG Acoustics 420

Device: AKG Acoustics 420
Category: Microphone
Manufacturer: AKG Acoustics
Size: 0.31 MB
Added : 9/9/2013
Number of pages: 28
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PERCEPTION 420
User Instructions.............................p. 2
Please read the manual before using the equipment!
Mode d’emploi .............................p. 14
Veuillez lire cette notice avant d’utiliser le système!

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Table of Contents Page Page 1 Precaution/Unpacking.....................................3 5 Cleaning................................................8 1.1 Precaution.........................................3 1.2 Unpacking.........................................3 6 Troubleshooting..........................................9 2 Description .............................................3 7 Specifications ..........................................11 2.1 Introduction .....................................

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transducer uses a dual diaphragm. This sophis- 1 Precaution/Unpacking 2 Description ! ticated technology allows you to select the opti-  1.1 Precaution 2.1 Introduction mum polar pattern (cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure eight) for every application. Thank you for purchasing an AKG product. This Please make sure that the piece of equipment Manual contains important instructions for setting your microphone will be connected to fulfills • Gold-sputtered diaphragm: The diaphragm is up and oper

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tortion and built to resist high temperatures and humidity, the microphone will give excellent re- sults in a wide range of applications.  Polar pattern selector: Selector 1 on the microphone front (refer to fig. 1) sets the micro- phone polar pattern to cardioid, omnidirection- al, or figure eight. • Switchable preattenuation pad: Selector 2 on the microphone rear (refer to fig. 2) lets you increase the headroom by 20 dB for distortion- free close-in recording. The preattenuation pad 1 3 2 pre

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causes in any unidirectional microphone. The filter rolls off at 12 dB/octave from 300 Hz downward. 2.3 Optional Accessories • PF 80 studio pop screen • ST 305 floor stand • W 4000 external windcscreen 5 AKG PERCEPTION 420

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microphone needs an external power supply. 3.3 Connecting the Microphone 3 Interfacing Refer to fig. 3 below. 3.1 General 3.2 Pinout The microphone provides a balanced output on a 3- 1. Use an XLR cable to connect the microphone to The microphone uses a true condenser trans- pin male XLR connector: a balanced XLR input with phantom power. ducer designed for 48-volt phantom powering to 2. Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the user Pin 1: ground DIN 45 596/IEC 268-15. Neither the diaphragm no

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• Keep the microphone dry. Moisture from 4 Using Your Microphone blowing or singing directly at the capsule from 4.1 General Hints a short distance, or extremely high humidity may cause the microphone to start crackling or The PERCEPTION 420 is a general-purpose multi- go very quiet due to partial short circuits in the pattern microphone for recording, broadcast, and polarization voltage. onstage use. Every instrument radiates its sound in a specific • If you use the microphone in the open, use

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4.2 Selecting Polar Patterns sound) miking, or far-field recording in excep- 5 Cleaning tionally good-sounding large or small recording Each of the PERCEPTION 420’s selectable polar rooms, etc. patterns is virtually frequency independent so that reflected sound, too will be reproduced accurately • To clean the surface of the microphone body, and uncolored. use a soft cloth moistened with water. • Cardioid (center setting): This is a standard setting for recording and gives excellent results on a

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6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy No sound. 1. Power to mixer and/or amplifier is off. 1. Switch power to mixer or amplifier on. 2. Channel or master fader on mixer, or volume 2. Set channel or master fader on mixer or volume control on amplifier is at zero. control on amplifier to desired level. 3. Microphone is not connected to mixer or ampli- 3. Connect microphone to mixer or amplifier. fier. 4. Cable connectors are seated loosely. 4. Check cable connectors for secure seat. 5. C

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6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Crackling noises or low output. • Partial short circuits due to excessive humidity. • Place microphone in warm, dry room and allow to dry. 10 AKG PERCEPTION 420

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7 Specifications Type: 1-inch dual-diaphragm, true condenser Environment: temperature: -10°C to +60°C pressure-gradient microphone R.H.: 80% (+25°C) Polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure eight Powering: 48 V ±4 V phantom power to DIN 45 596 / IEC 268-15 Open-circuit sensitivity at 1kHz (cardioid): 28 mV/Pa (-31 dBV ±2 dB) Current consumption: ≤ 2 mA Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot) (see frequency response graphs) Dimensions: 53 dia. x 165 mm high / 2

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7 Specifications Frequency Response (cardioid) Frequency Response (omnidirectional) Cardioid Polar Diagram Omnidirectional Polar Diagram 12 AKG PERCEPTION 420

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7 Specifications Frequency Response (figure eight) Figure Eight Polar Diagram 13 AKG PERCEPTION 420

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Table des matières Page Page 1 Précautions/Déballage........................................................................15 5 Nettoyage ...........................................................................................20 1.1 Précautions...............................................................................15 1.2 Déballage .................................................................................15 6 Dépannage.............................................................

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phragme de 25 mm fait entrer la qualité studio 1 Précautions/Déballage 2 Description ! d’AKG dans l’univers de l’enregistrement, du son  1.1 Précautions 2.1 Introduction 'live' et de la radiodiffusion. Assurez-vous que le matériel auquel vous aller Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté un produit 2.2 Caractéristiques connecter votre microphone répond bien aux AKG. Vous trouverez dans la présente notice des  Diagrammes polaires commutables : Le règlements de sécurité en vigueur dans votre instruc

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en même temps que des microphones ou aut- res matériels de communication sans fil. Le corps de micro massif et extrêmement résis- tant ainsi que la grille avant robuste protègent le microphone contre les manipulations bruta- les courantes sur la scène.  Importante marge avant saturation, distor- sionminimum: Capable de restituer sans dis- torsion perceptible des niveaux de pression sonore allant jusqu’à 155 dB et construit pour résister aux températures élevées et à l’humi- dité, le microphone

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du microphone (voir fig. 2, page 17) permet 2.3 Accessoires optionnels d’augmenter de 20 dB la marge avant satura- • Ecran anti-pops de studio PF 80 tion pour un enregistrement de proximité ex- • Pied ST 305 empt de distorsions. Le pré-atténuateur de sen- • Ecran antivent W 4000 sibilité permet d’éviter que le niveau de sortie du microphone n’occasionne, en particulier à basses fréquences, une surcharge des trans- formateurs miniatures fréquemment utilisés sur les étages d’entrée des tables de m

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besoin d’une alimentation externe. 3.3 Comment connecter le microphone 3 Raccordement Voir fig. 3 ci-dessous. 3.1 Généralités 3.2 Brochage Le microphone fournit une sortie équilibrée sur 1. Utilisez un câble XLR pour connecter le micro- Le microphone est doté d’un transducteur électro- connecteur mâle 3 points type XLR : phone à une entrée XLR symétrique avec ali- statique véritable conçu pour une alimentation fan- mentation fantôme. tôme de 48 V selon DIN 45 596/CEI 268-15. Ni le Broche 1 : ter

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rables ainsi que la projection de salive, interca- 4 Utilisation du microphone lez un écran anti-pops optionnel PF 80 4.1 Conseils généraux d’AKG entre le micro et le chanteur ou l’instru- Le PERCEPTION 420 est un microphone ment. à diagrammes polaire multiples toutes applications pour l’enregistrement, la radio et la scène. • Veillez à ce que le micro soit toujours sec. Chaque instrument a une façon spécifique d’irra- Les projections de salive lorsqu’on souffle ou dier le son. Si l’on veut obte

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pré-atténuateur en service pour permettre au • En huit (sélecteur à gauche) : Le micro capte- 5 Nettoyage micro de mieux gérer les niveaux de pression ra avec une égale sensibilité les sons venant de sonore allant jusqu’à 155 dB. l’avant et de l’arrière. Vous utiliserez ce mode pour la prise du signal latéral en enregistre- • Pour nettoyer la surface du corps du micropho- • Bruit à basse fréquence : Pour supprimer les ment stéréo M/S ou pour enregistrer deux sour- ne, utilisez un chiffon doux hu


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