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- Page 1 PERCEPTION 820 TUBE USER INSTRUCTIONS p. 2 ..Please read the manual before using the equipment! MODE D’EMPLOI p. 20 ....Veuillez lire cette notice avant d’utiliser le système!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page 1 Safety and Environment.......................3 1.1 Symbols Used ........................3 1.2 Safety Instructions .........................3 1.3 Environment..........................3 2 Description ..........................4 2.1 Introduction...........................4 2.2 Packing List ..........................4 2.3 Optional Accessories......................4 2.4 Microphone...........................4 2.5 Remote Control Unit .......................4 2.5.1 Front Panel........................5 2.5.2 Rear Panel ........................5 3 Setting Up............................7 3.1 Important Note ........................7... -
Page 3: Safety And Environment
14. Use the equipment for the applications described in this manual only. AKG cannot ac- cept any liability for damage resulting from improper handling or misuse. -
Page 4: Description
• Check that the packaging contains all of the items listed above. Should any of these items be missing, please contact your AKG dealer. 2.3 Optional Accessories • For optional accessories, refer to the current AKG catalog or folder, or visit www.akg.com. Your dealer will be glad to help. 2.4 Microphone The PERCEPTION 820 TUBE is a high quality, true condenser microphone with a 1-inch dual large-diaphragm transducer. -
Page 5: Front Panel
2 Description 2.5.1 Front Panel Fig. 1: Controls on the Remote Control Unit front panel. Refer to fig. 1. A POWER LED: This blue LED is lit to indicate that power to the Remote Control Unit is ON. B Polar pattern selector: This rotary switch lets you select the microphone’s polar pat- tern from omnidirectional (fully CCW) to cardioid (center) to figure eight (fully CW). - Page 6 2 Description Refer to fig. 2 on page 5. J GROUND LIFT: This pushbutton switch allows you to remove hum caused by ground loops. To open the chassis ground connection, press the GROUND LIFT button OUT (“LIFT” po- sition). To restore the chassis ground connection, press the GROUND LIFT button IN (“GROUND” position).
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Page 7: Setting Up
3 Setting Up • To avoid damage or electric shock, mount the microphone on a suitable stand 3.1 Important Note and make all audio connections before connecting the Remote Control Unit to power. 3.2 Connecting the Microphone Fig. 3: Connecting the micro- phone to the Remote Control Unit and mixer. -
Page 8: Powering Down
3 Setting Up five minutes before starting to record. This will allow the tube inside the microphone to heat up properly, 3.5 Powering Down 1. Set the power switch on the Remote Control Unit rear panel to “0”. The front panel POWER LED will go out. 2. -
Page 9: Using The Microphone
• If you use the microphone in the open, use an optional AKG W 4000 windscreen to pro- tect the microphone from moisture and reduce wind noise. -
Page 10: Preattenuation Pad
4 Using the Microphone 4.3 Selecting Each of the PERCEPTION 820 TUBE’s selectable polar patterns is virtually frequency inde- Polar Patterns pendent so that reflected sound, too will be reproduced accurately and uncolored. • Omnidirectional (left-hand setting): This is the preferred setting for “all around the mic”... -
Page 11: Trumpet, Trombone
4 Using the Microphone • In rooms with good acoustics, a pair of PERCEPTION 820 TUBEs will often do the trick. Set each microphone to cardioid ( Use an optional H 50 stereo bar to mount the two mi- crophones on a stand. •... -
Page 12: Electric Guitar/Bass
4 Using the Microphone 4.4.4 Electric Guitar/Bass Electric guitar: • Position the microphone 1 to 6 inches (2.5 to 15 cm) in front of the speaker, aiming at a point just off the speaker diaphragm center. • Use the bass cut and preattenu- ation pad. -
Page 13: Double Bass, Cello
4 Using the Microphone Double bass: 4.4.6 Double Bass, Cello • Align the microphone with one of the f holes from a distance of about 16 inches (40 cm). • If you need to record the double bass together with an ensem- ble, place the microphone closer to the instrument and set the polar pattern to hypercar-... -
Page 14: Clarinet
4 Using the Microphone 4.4.9 Clarinet • Point the microphone at the low- est key. • To minimize key noise, place the microphone a little ways to the side of the instrument. Fig. 15: Clarinet. 4.4.10 Tenor and • Aim the microphone at the mid- Soprano Saxophones dle of the instrument from a dis- tance of about 2 to 3 1/2 feet... -
Page 15: Drums
4 Using the Microphone Upright piano: • Use the same technique as for the grand. • Open the lid and let the micro- phones “peek into the instru- ment” from above. Fig. 18: upright piano. Overhead miking: 4.4.12 Drums Refer to fig. 19. •... -
Page 16: Cleaning
5 Cleaning Important! • To avoid electric shock, make sure to disconnect the Remote Control Unit from power before cleaning the microphone or the Remote Control Unit. 1. Disconnect the power cord from the Remote control Unit. 2. To clean the surfaces of the microphone body and Remote Control Unit, use a soft cloth moistened with water. -
Page 17: Solving Problems
6. Check POWER LED. Switch power to Remote Control Unit on. Check audio/control cable and re- place if necessary. 7. Vacuum tube inside microphone is 7. Contact your nearest AKG Service defective. Center. 8. Fuse blown. 8. Check POWER LED. Refer to sec- tion 6.1 above or contact your... -
Page 18: Specifications
7 Specifications 7.1 Microphone Type: 1-inch dual-diaphragm, true condenser pressure- gradient microphone Polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, figure eight plus six intermediate patterns (selectable on Remote Control Unit) Open-circuit sensitivity at 1kHz (cardioid): 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV ±3 dB) Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (see frequency response graphs) Impedance: ≤... -
Page 19: Frequency Response And Polar Patterns
7 Specifications Frequency Response Polar Diagram Omni- directional Cardioid Figure Eight PERCEPTION 820 TUBE... -
Page 20: Conformity
Conformity | Conformité | Konformität | Conformità | Conformidad | Conformidade English This product conforms to the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. To order a free copy of the Declaration of Con formity, visit http://www.akg.com or contact sales@akg.com Français Ce produit est conforme aux normes citées dans la Déclaration de Con formité, dont vous pou-... - Page 21 Notes | Notes PERCEPTION 820 TUBE...
- Page 22 8400 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329, U.S.A, phone: (+1 818) 920-3212 e-mail: akgusa@harman.com For other products and distributors worldwide visit www.akg.com Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ces caractéristiques sont susceptibles de modifications. Ci riserviamo il diritto di effettuare modifiche tecniche. Nos reservamos el derecho de introducir modificaciones técnicas. Especificações sujeitas a mudanças sem aviso prévio.
- Page 23 AKG’s industry–leading Perception Series of condenser microphones are recognized for their outstanding quality and versatile capabilities at an affordable price. The AKG Perception 820 Tube microphone brings not only warmth and outstanding sound quality as a new flagship, but it also raises the bar in its class of affordable tube microphones.
- Page 24 Recording Microphones Specifications: Capsule: Dual 1” Large Diaphragm, True Condenser Polar patterns: nine (switchable on remote control unit) Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV) Impedance: < 200 Ohms Equivalent noise level: 16 dB-A Signal/Noise ratio: 78 dB (A-weighted) Maximum SPL: 135/155 dB SPL (0/-20 dB Pad)
- Page 25 Perception 820 Tube 3101H00100 AKG Service Department, Lemböckgasse 21-25, A-1230 Wien, Austria.Tel.: (431)86654-0, FAX: (431)86654-1514, e-mail: service@akg.com 10/09...
- Page 26 Perception 820 Tube 3101H00100 AKG Service Department, Lemböckgasse 21-25, A-1230 Wien, Austria.Tel.: (431)86654-0, FAX: (431)86654-1514, e-mail: service@akg.com 10/09 Partslist / Stückliste Part number Quant. Description Pos. Bezeichnung Bestellnummer Stück P820 microphone compl. 3101M60010 P820 Mikrofon kompl. Remote control unit compl.