Description

The AKG Project Studio P820 Dual Capsule Tube Microphone – RECORDING EQUIPMENT Studio Microphones by AKG is In Stock available for £440 + Delivery.

You’ll love this if you’re a producer who wants a versatile real tube microphone that won’t break the bank. Tube microphones have a unique sound that can not be achieved without using real valves. They have a much rounder almost compressed sound with a smoother high end when compared to solid state microphones. You can now get this unique sound without having to shell out a lot of money with the AKG P820.

True Valve Sound

Nothing beats the sound of a true valve microphone. From the rounded off high end to the almost compression like smoothness this type of sound can only be made one way.

You would most commonly use a microphone like this on higher pitched vocals, but there is no reason you couldn’t use it on an acoustic guitar or as a room mic when recording drums.

9 Polar Patterns

Most tube microphones are suited to a free key applications but not this AKG P820. You get 9 different polar patterns that go from omni directional through cardioid and into a figure of 8 patterns with everything in between.

With these you can really dial in the exact pattern needed for the job. Need a cardioid with a little more of the room sound? No problem! Want a figure of 8 where the front is slightly stronger? This mic has it!

Here’s what AKG say about the P820 Tube Microphone

The P820 Tube high-performance multi-pattern tube microphone is an excellent tool for highlighting lead vocals, brass instruments, electric guitars and drums. With its dual one-inch diaphragm capsule and the advanced ECC83 dual-triode circuitry, the P820 Tube delivers real tube sound and raises the bar in its class of affordable tube microphones.

Specifications

General: 
Audio Frequency bandwidth:  20 to 20000 Hz
Sensitivity:  20 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level:  16 dB-A
Signal to Noise:  78 dB-A
Preattenuation Pad:  -20 dB
Bass Cut Filter:  80 – 12 dB/octave (selectable on remote control unit) Hz
Electrical Impedance:  <= 200 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance:  >= 1000 Ohms

Audio Output: 
Type:  Balanced XLR
Gender:  Male
Contacts:  3-pin
Dimensions / Weight: 
Length:  212 mm
Diameter:  54 mm
Net Weight:  765 g
Power Supply: 
Primary Fuse:  125 mA / 250 V slow-blow
Powering:  210-240 VAC or 110-120 VAC (selectable)