AKG Acoustics PERCEPTION 120 user manual

User manual for the device AKG Acoustics PERCEPTION 120

Device: AKG Acoustics PERCEPTION 120
Category: Microphone
Manufacturer: AKG Acoustics
Size: 0.3 MB
Added : 6/26/2013
Number of pages: 28
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PERCEPTION 120
PERCEPTION 220
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................................................7 1.1 Precaution.........................................3 1.2 Unpacking.........................................3 6 Troubleshooting..........................................8 2 Description .............................................3 7 Specifications ..........................................10 2.1 Introduction .....................................

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dio quality to the worlds of recording, live sound, 1 Precaution/Unpacking 2 Description ! and broadcasting.  1.1 Precaution 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Features Please make sure that the piece of equipment Thank you for purchasing an AKG product. This The PERCEPTION 120 and 220 share the following your microphone will be connected to fulfills Manual contains important instructions for setting features: the safety regulations in force in your country up and operating your equipment. Please take a and

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microphone near transmitter stations and along • Switchable preattenuation pad: Selector 2 with wireless microphones or other communi- on the microphone front (refer to fig. 1) lets you cations equipment. The extremely rugged, increase the headroom by 20 dB for distortion- heavy body and sturdy front grill protect the free close-in recording. The preattenuation pad microphone from damage from tough handling prevents the microphone's output level, partic- on stage. ularly at low frequencies, from

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IEC 268-15 and needs an external power supply. 3.3 Connecting the Microphone 3 Interfacing Refer to fig. 2. 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 Section 3 applies to both the PERCEPTION 120 and the pin male XLR connector: a balanced XLR input with phantom power. PERCEPTION 220. Pin 1: ground 2. Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the user The microphone uses a condenser transducer de- Pin 2: hot manual of the

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the microphone. 4 Using Your Microphone To avoid unwanted wind and pop noise or mois- 4.1 General Hints ture problems, place an optional PF 80 pop screen from AKG between the microphone and The PERCEPTION 120 and PERCEPTION 220 are gen- vocalist/instrument. eral-purpose cardioid microphones for recording, broadcast, and onstage use. • Keep the microphone dry. Moisture from Every instrument radiates its sound in a specific blowing or singing directly at the capsule from way. Therefore, to get the

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sound pressure levels up to 150 dB (PERCEP- 5 Cleaning TION 120) or 155 dB (PERCEPTION 220). • Low-frequency noise: To suppress low-fre- • To clean the surface of the microphone body, quency noise such as air conditioning rumble, use a soft cloth moistened with water. footfall noise, or traffic sounds, switch the bass cut filter in. AKG PERCEPTION 120/220 7

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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. AKG PERCEPTION 120/220 9

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7 Specifications 7.1 PERCEPTION 120 Type: 2/3-inch back electret condenser Powering: 48 V ±4 V phantom power pressure-gradient microphone to DIN 45 596 / IEC 268-15 Polar pattern: cardioid Current consumption: ≤ 2 mA Open-circuit sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV) Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot) Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (see frequency response Dimensions: 53 dia. x 165 mm high / 2 x 6.5 in. trace) Net weight: 525 g / 1.2 lbs. Impedance: ≤ 200 ohms Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB/octave, 300 H

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7 Specifications 7.2 PERCEPTION 220 Type: 1-inch large-diaphragm, true con- Powering: 48 V ±4 V phantom power denser pressure-gradient micro- to DIN 45 596 / IEC 268-15 phone Current consumption: ≤ 2 mA Polar pattern: cardioid Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot) Open-circuit sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV) Dimensions: 53 dia. x 165 mm high / 2 x 6.5 in. Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (see frequency response Net weight: 525 g / 1.2 lbs. trace) Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB/octave, 300 Hz Impedance:

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7 Specifications PERCEPTION 120: Frequency Response PERCEPTION 220: Frequency Response Polar Diagram Polar Diagram 12 AKG PERCEPTION 120/220

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Table des matières Page Page 1 Précautions/Déballage........................................................................15 5 Nettoyage ...........................................................................................19 1.1 Précautions...............................................................................15 1.2 Déballage .................................................................................15 6 Dépannage.............................................................

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AKG pendant des dizaines d'années et du feed- 1 Précautions/Déballage 2 Description ! back provenant d’ingénieurs du son du monde  1.1 Précautions 2.1 Introduction entier, qui utilisent quotidiennement les micros de studio AKG, ces microphones tous usages à dia- Assurez-vous que le matériel auquel vous aller Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté un produit phragme de 25 mm font entrer la qualité studio connecter votre microphone répond bien aux AKG. Vous trouverez dans la présente notice des d’AK

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niveaux de pression sonore extrêmement éle- bruits de pied ou de vent, etc. Ce filtre minimise vés. par ailleurs l’effet de proximité apparaissant dans tout micro unidirectionnel en cas de prise à • Corps entièrement métallique : Le corps moins de 10 cm de distance. Le filtre apporte entièrement métallique contribue à la réjection une atténuation de 12 dB/octave à 300 Hz et d’interférences RF ce qui vous permet d’utiliser au-dessous. le micro à proximité de stations émettrices et • Pré-atténuate

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48 V selon DIN 45 596/CEI 268-15, et a donc 3.2 Brochage 3 Raccordement besoin d’une alimentation externe. Le microphone fournit une sortie équilibrée sur 3.1 Généralités connecteur mâle 3 points type XLR : Le point 3 concerne à la fois le PERCEPTION 120 et le Broche 1 : terre PERCEPTION 220. Broche 2 : point chaud Le microphone est doté d’un transducteur électro- Broche 3 : point froid statique conçu pour une alimentation fantôme de 3.3 Comment connecter le microphone Voir fig. 2 ci-jointe. 1.

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• Pour l’enregistrement d’instruments à vent ou 4 Utilisation du microphone de la voix, faites attention de ne pas souffler 4.1 Conseils généraux ou chanter directement dans le micro. Les PERCEPTION 120 et 220 sont des microphones • Pour éviter les bruits de vents ou pops indési- cardioïdes toutes applications pour l’enregistre- rables ainsi que la projection de salive, interca- ment, la radio et la scène. lez un écran anti-pops optionnel PF 80 Chaque instrument a une façon spécifique d’irra- d’

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• Instruments à haut volume sonore : vous 5 Nettoyage pouvez utiliser ce micro pour enregistrer de près des instruments à très haute intensité sonore (cuivres, grosse caisse, etc.). Mettez le • Pour nettoyer la surface du corps du micropho- pré-atténuateur en service pour permettre au ne, utilisez un chiffon doux humide sans autre micro de mieux gérer les niveaux de pression produit que de l’eau. sonore allant jusqu’à 150 dB (PERCEPTION 120) ou 155 dB (PERCEPTION 220). • Bruit à basse fréquence

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6 Dépannage Problème Cause possible Remède Pas de son 1. La table de mixage et/ou l’ampli ne sont pas 1. Mettez la table de mixage ou l’ampli sous ten- sous tension. sion. 2. Le canal ou le potentiomètre maître sur la table 2. Réglez le canal ou le potentiomètre maître sur la de mixage, ou bien le contrôle de volume de table de mixage, ou bien le contrôle de volume l’ampli est sur zéro. de l’ampli sur le volume souhaité. 3. Le micro n’est pas connecté à la table de 3. Connectez le micro à la tab


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