AKG Acoustics GmbH

Perception 100



  • Professional general-purpose microphone
  • One-inch, large-diaphragm true-condenser capsule
  • Cardioid polar pattern
  • Rugged metal housing
  • Comes with metal stand adapter

The Perception 100 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering solid build quality, good performance and excellent value. It delivers a classic warm, transparent sound that conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products.

The Perception 100’s designed is based on AKG’s long-standing nearly six decades of experience and from input provided by sound engineers around the world that use AKG studio microphones every day.

This general-purpose true 1-inch large-diaphragm microphone brings AKG studio quality to all areas of recording, specifically project studios and live sound applications.

In the US available at selected dealers.

© 2008 AKG Acoustics GmbH


Polar patterncardiod
Frequency range20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV)
Max. SPL135 dB (for k=0,5 %)
Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-2)26 dB
Equivalent noise level16 db-A (to IEC 60268-4)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)78 dB (re 1 Pa)
Impedance<=200 ohms
Recommended load impedance>=1000 ohms
Supply voltage48 V phantom power to DIN 45596/IEC 268-15
Current consumption<=2 mA
Connector3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
Net weight525 g / 1.2 lbs.


Perception 100
High-resolution image (JPG, 946.15 KB)