AKG P170-MIC High-performance instrument microphone

At the point

The P170 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone for recording of overheads, percussion, acoustic guitars and other strings. Its lightweight 1/2-inch true condenser transducer diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient response. The P170 utilizes the experience of sound engineers from around the world and is considered an affordable alternative to the legendary AKG C451 B.

General Specifications

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Audio frequency bandwidth

20 - 20000 Hz

Equivalent noise level

19 dB-A

Sensitivity

15 mV/Pa

Signal to Noise

75 dB-A

Preattenuation Pad

-20 dB

Electrical impedance

<= 200 Ohms

Recommended load impedance

>= 1000 Ohms

Dimensions

Length

160 mm

Diameter

22 mm

Net Weight

130 g

Audio Output

Type

Balanced XLR

Gender

Male

Contacts

3-pin

Powering Interface

Voltage

44 to 52 V

Current

<= 3 mA

Application

Project Studio

Live Instrument

Instrument

Drums / Percussion

Horns / Woodwinds

Piano / Strings