P420

The P420 is a studio condenser microphone designed for recording in a studio environment. With selectable cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 patterns, it delivers clear, warm sound and handles high SPL, making it ideal for instruments, drums, ensembles, and stereo or ambient recordings.

From The Manufacturer:

The P420 is a multi-pattern large diaphragm true condenser microphone for demanding project studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155dB maximum SPL, the 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 8 – it is an ideal tool for stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.

Features:

• Variable pickup patterns: cardioid, omni, figure-8

• Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz

• Max SPL: 155dB

• Bass roll-off: 300Hz

• Pad: 20dB

• Requires +48V phantom power

Specification:

• Polar Pattern

• Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure of eight

• Audio frequency bandwidth

• 20 - 20000 Hz

• Equivalent noise level

• 15 dB-A

• Sensitivity

• 28 mV/Pa

• Signal to Noise

• 79 dB-A

• Preattenuation Pad

• -20 dB

• Bass cut filter

• 300 Hz - 12 dB/octave

• Electrical impedance

• <= 200 Ohms

• Recommended load impedance

• >= 1000 Ohms

• Length

• 165 mm

• Diameter

• 54 mm

• Net Weight

• 517 g

• Audio Output

• Balanced XLR (Male)

• Contacts

• 3-pin

• Voltage

• 44 to 52 V

• Current

• <= 3 mA

• Application

• Project Studio

• Instrument

• Piano / Strings

• Horns / Woodwinds

• Drums / Percussion