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AKG P170
Photo: AKG (Harman), from its spec sheet, p. 2.

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AKG P170

End-address small-diaphragm (1/2-inch) cardioid true condenser instrument mic, with -20 dB pad

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−36.5 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
19 dB(A)
Max SPL
135 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 20. Titled "Frequency Response", curve marked "0°". Distance, room and smoothing not stated; pad setting not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual (Recording Hacks copy), p. 20. Titled "Polar Diagram"; AKG split plot, 0° at the bottom; 125-1000 Hz on the left half, 2-16 kHz on the right; rings every 5 dB (labels -20, -10, 0). Measuring conditions not stated.

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All specs

From the manual (Recording Hacks copy)
Capsule1/2-inch true condenser, diaphragm gold-sputtered on one side. "Gold-sputtered diaphragm: ... gold-sputtered on one side only" (p. 15).p. 20
Sensitivity−36.5 dBV/Pa (15 mV/Pa). "15 mV/Pa (-36.5 dBV)".
Self-noise19 dB(A), to IEC 60268-4
Max SPL135 dB SPL, 0.5% THD; also 155 dB SPL, 0.5% THD, -20 dB pad. "135 / 155 dB SPL (0 / -20 dB)".
Signal-to-noise ratio75 dB, A-weighted, re 1 Pa
Output impedance200 ohm, maximum. "≤200 ohms".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, minimum, recommended. "≥1000 ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz
Poweringphantom 48 V ±4 V (IEC 61938). The 2017 cut sheet: "Voltage: 44 to 52 V".
Current draw3 mA, maximum. "≤3 mA".
Pad−20 dB. Switch on the microphone rear, set with a pen (pp. 15, 17).
ConnectorXLR-3 male (pin 2 hot)
Weight130 g, net
Dimensions22 × 160 mm. Diameter × length.
Temperature range-10 °C to +60 °C
BodyAll-metal bodyp. 15
From the spec sheet
Supplied accessoriesstand adapter. Optional: PF80 pop filter, ST305 table stand (manual, p. 14).p. 2
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Item number3101H00410p. 2

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