Overview

The P420 is a multi-pattern large diaphragm true condenser microphone for demanding project studio recording applications. Offering high sensitivity and 155dB maximum SPL, the P420 delivers a warm, transparent sound quality perfectly suited for ensemble recording, grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments, as well as drums and percussion. With three selectable polar patterns – cardioid, omnidirectional or figure 8 – it is an ideal tool for stereo miking techniques and ambient recording.

One-inch dual-diaphragm microphone with three selectable polar patterns

for the perfect setting

Low noise electronics

for high dynamic range

Switchable attenuation pad

for high SPL applications up to 155 dB SPL

Applications

*Project Studios
*Stage

Features

*Selectable polar patterns: The microphone's transducer uses a dual

diaphragm. This sophisticated technology allows you to select the optimum

polar pattern (cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure eight) for every

application.

*Gold-sputtered diaphragm: The diaphragm is made of a plastic foil that is

gold-sputtered on one side only to prevent shorting to the back electrode

even at extremely high sound pressure levels.

* All-metal body: The all-metal body adds to the rejection of RF interference

so you can use the microphone near transmitter stations and along with

wireless microphones or other communications equipment. The extremely

rugged, heavy body and sturdy front grill protect the microphone from

damage from tough handling on stage.

 *High headroom, minimum distortion: Capable of handling sound

pressure levels up to 155 dB without introducing perceptible distortion and

built to resist high temperatures and humidity, the microphone will give

excellent results in a wide range of applications.

*Polar pattern selector: Selector 1 on the microphone front sets the

microphone polar pattern to cardioid, omnidirectional, or figure eight.

*Switchable preattenuation pad: Selector 2 on the microphone rear lets

you increase the headroom by 20 dB for distortionfree close-in recording.

The preattenuation pad prevents the microphone's output level, particularly

at low frequencies, from overloading the miniature transformers used in

many mixer input stages, etc.

*Bass cut filter: Selector 3 on the microphone rear further reduces low-end

distortion caused by footfall or wind noise, etc. The filter also minimizes the

proximity effect that close-in miking from less than 4 inches causes in any

unidirectional microphone. The filter rolls off at 12 dB/octave from 300 Hz

downward.

Frequency Responce & Polar Patterns:

Specifications

What's in the Box?

Microphone

Spider shock mount

Carrying case