End of line - reduced to clear. Was $590

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BEAUTIFUL SOUNDSCAPES ideal for advanced stereo miking techniques The Perception P420 is a multipattern large-diaphragm true condenser microphone for demanding professional studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155dB maximum SPL, the Perception P420 delivers a warm, transparent sound quality perfectly suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments, as well as drums and percussion. With three selectable polar patterns ? cardioid, omnidirectional or figure-eight ? it is an ideal tool for stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.

The Perception P420 chassis is made of precision-tooled zinc/aluminum alloy with a dent-resistant stainless steel grille. It comes complete with a spider-type shock mount in an aluminum carrying case. One-inch dual-diaphragm microphone with three selectable polar patterns for the perfect setting

Low-noise electronics and transformerless output for high dynamic range and high-SPL capability at low distortion Switchable bass-cut filter eliminates rumble or footfall noise Switchable attenuation pad for high-SPL applications up to 155dB Designed and engineered in Vienna, Austria for legendary, pristine AKG sound