AKG P170 Condenser Microphone

AKG

Microphone P170

Cardioid, Condenser

Description

Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone – Clear, Focused Sound on a Budget

The AKG P170 is a compact, cardioid condenser microphone designed for precise sound capture on a variety of instruments. Featuring a durable all-metal body and a small 0.5" diaphragm, it delivers natural, crisp sound with excellent transient response. Whether you're recording in the studio or miking instruments for live sound, the P170 performs reliably even under high sound pressure levels thanks to its switchable -20 dB pad.

Its lightweight, mono condenser design makes it especially suited for acoustic guitars, drum overheads, strings, and percussion setups, offering outstanding clarity and minimal coloration at an affordable price point.

🔑 Key Features

🔹 Cardioid pickup pattern reduces ambient noise and feedback
🔹 0.5" small-diaphragm condenser capsule for fast and accurate transients
🔹 Wide 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response captures rich instrument detail
🔹 Switchable -20 dB pad handles up to 155 dB SPL – great for loud sources
🔹 Low self-noise and high SNR ensure clean, professional-grade recordings
🔹 Tough, all-metal body ideal for road use and rentals
🔹 Includes stand adapter for quick setup in any recording or stage environment

🎯 Ideal for: Acoustic guitars, overheads, strings, percussion, studio recording, weddings, and corporate events.

Specifications

  • 🔹 Microphone type: Condenser
    🔹 Mono/Stereo: Mono
    🔹 Polar pattern: Cardioid
    🔹 Diaphragm size: 0.5" (12.7 mm)
    🔹 Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
    🔹 Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa
    🔹 Equivalent noise level (self-noise): 19 dB-A
    🔹 Signal-to-noise ratio: 75 dB (A-weighted)
    🔹 Pads:
      🔸 Switchable -20 dB
    🔹 Max SPL:
      🔸 135 dB SPL (without pad)
      🔸 155 dB SPL (with pad)
    🔹 Output impedance: 200 ohms
    🔹 Recommended load impedance: ≥1000 ohms
    🔹 Connector: XLR
    🔹 Power requirement: 48 V phantom power
    🔹 Dimensions:
      🔸 160 mm x 22 mm (6.29" x 0.86")
    🔹 Weight: 780 g (1.72 lbs)
    🔹 Included accessories: Stand adapter

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