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