AKG Acoustics GmbH

Perception 150



  • Professional small diaphragm microphone
  • Highly precise sound
  • Rugged metal housing
  • Cardioid polar pattern
  • Switchable –10dB pre-attenuation pad

The Perception 150 is a small diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. It delivers a transparent sound with outstanding transient response and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products.

The Perception 150’s design is based on AKG’s six decades of experience and from input provided by sound engineers around the world that use AKG microphones every day.

This general-purpose small diaphragm microphone brings AKG studio quality to all areas, specifically project studios and live sound applications. The switchable 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
Sensitivity12 mV/Pa (- 38.5 dBV +- 3dB)
Max. SPL135 / 145 dB SPL (0 / -10 dB) for 0.5% THD
Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-2)< 32 dB
Equivalent noise level< 21 dB-A (to IEC 60268-4)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)73 dB (re 1 Pa)
Preattenuation pad-10 dB (switchable)
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-type (pin #2 hot)
Net weight130 grams / 0.29 lb