AKG Acoustics GmbH

Perception 200



  • Professional general-purpose microphone
  • One-inch large-diaphragm true condenser capsule
  • Rugged metal housing
  • Cardioid polar pattern
  • Switchable bass roll-off
  • Switchable –10dB pre-attenuation pad
  • Elastic spider suspension included
  • Metal carrying case included

The Perception 200 is a large diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. The useful features and the included accessories emphasize the versatility of this microphone. It delivers a classic warm and transparent sound and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products.

The Perception 200’s design is based on AKG´s nearly six decades of experience and from input provided by sound engineers around the world that use AKG products every day.

This general purpose 1-inch large diaphragm microphone brings AKG studio quality to all areas of recording, specifically projects studios and live sound applications. The switchable bass roll-off and the pre-attenuation pad makes it perfectly suited even for sources with high sound pressure levels up to 145 dB SPL.

In the US available at selected dealers.

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Polar patterncardioid
Frequency range20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV)
Max. SPL135 / 145 dB SPL (0 / -10 dB) for 0.5 % THD
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)
Preattenuation pad-10 dB (switchable)
Bass cut filter slope12 dB/octave, 300 Hz
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 200
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