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PERCEPTION 100
PERCEPTION 200

User Instructions
Please read the manual before using the equipment!
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1 Precaution/Unpacking 2 Description the worlds of recording, live sound, and

broadcasting.
1.1 Precaution 2.1 Introduction
Please make sure that the Thank you for purchasing an 2.2 Common Features
piece of equipment your microphone AKG product. This Manual contains
The PERCEPTION 100 and 200 share the
will be connected to fulfills the safety important instructions for setting up and
following features:
regulations in force in your country operating your equipment. Please take a
and is fitted with a ground lead. few minutes to read the instructions
• Cardioid polar pattern: The micro-
below carefully before operating the
phone is most sensitive to sounds
1.2 Unpacking equipment and keep the Manual for
arriving from in front of it while pick-
Check that the packaging contains all of future reference. Have fun and impress
ing up much less of sounds arriving
the items listed for your microphone. your audience!
from the sides or rear (from monitor
Should any item be missing, please con- The PERCEPTION 100 and PERCEPTION
speakers or neighboring instru-
tact your AKG dealer. 200 are heavy-duty, rugged true con-
ments). This makes the microphone
denser microphones built to the same
equally suited for recording and
PERCEPTION 100: • Microphone strict quality standards as all other AKG
onstage use.
• Stand adapter products.
• Mini poster Designed on the basis of AKG’s decades
• Gold-sputtered diaphragm: The
of know-how and feedback from sound
diaphragm is made of a plastic foil
PERCEPTION 200: • Microphone engineers around the world using AKG
that is gold-sputtered on one side
• Spider suspension studio microphones every day, these
only to prevent shorting to the back
• Carrying case general-purpose 1-inch large-diaphragm
electrode even at extremely high
• Mini poster microphones bring AKG studio quality to
sound pressure levels.
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• All-metal body: The all-metal body the following additional features:

adds to the rejection of RF interfer-
ence so you can use the microphone • Bass cut filter: Selector 1 on the
near transmitter stations and along microphone front (refer to fig. 1) fur-
with wireless microphones or other ther reduces low-end distortion caus-
communications equipment. The ed by footfall or wind noise, etc. The
extremely rugged, heavy body and filter also minimizes the proximity
sturdy front grill protect the micro- effect that close-in miking from less
phone from damage from tough han- than 4 inches causes in any unidirec-
dling on stage. tional microphone.The filter rolls off at
12 dB/octave from 300 Hz down-
• High headroom, minimum distor- ward. 1 2
tion: Capable of handling sound • Switchable preattenuation pad:
pressure levels up to 135 dB without Selector 2 on the microphone front
introducing perceptible distortion and (refer to fig. 1) lets you increase the
built to resist high temperatures and headroom by 10 dB for distortion-
humidity, the microphone will give free close-in recording. The preatten-
excellent results in a wide range of uation pad prevents the micro-
applications. phone's output level, particularly at
low frequencies, from overloading the
2.3 PERCEPTION 200 Added Features miniature transformers used in many
The PERCEPTION 200 is basically identi- mixer input stages, etc. Fig. 1: Bass cut and preattenuation
cal to the PERCEPTION 100 but provides switches on PERCEPTION 200 front.
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2.4 Optional Accessories 3 Interfacing Neither the diaphragm nor the backplate
• MK 9/10 10-m (30-ft.) 2-conductor are permanently polarized, so the micro-
3.1 General
shielded cable with male and female phone needs an external power supply.
Section 3 applies to both the PER- The microphone provides a balanced
XLR connectors
CEPTION 100 and the PERCEPTION 200. output on a 3-pin male XLR connector:
• N 62, N 66 AC phantom power sup-
The microphone uses a true condenser Pin 1: ground
plies
transducer designed for 48-volt phan- Pin 2: hot
• B 18 + A 48V battery supply and
tom powering to DIN 45 596/IEC 268-15. Pin 3: return
DC/DC converter for 48-V phantom
powering
• PF 100 studio pop screen 2
• ST 102A, ST 200, ST 305 floor
stands
• W 4000 external windcscreen
2.3
Mic Phantom

1 Mic
2.2

Fig. 2: Connecting to a balanced input with (2.2) or without (2.3) phantom power.
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You can connect the microphone either Important: Using any power supply tor and TS jack plug:
to a balanced microphone input with or other than those recommended by 1. On the XLR connector, use a wire
without phantom power or an unbal- AKG may damage your micro- bridge to connect pin 1 to pin 3 and
anced microphone input. phone and will void the warranty. the cable shield.
2. Connect the inside wire of the cable
3.2 Input with Phantom Power 3.4 Unbalanced Input to pin 2 on the XLR connector and
Refer to fig. 2. Refer to fig. 3. the tip contact of the jack plug.
1. Use an XLR cable (e.g., the optional Use a cable with a female XLR connec-
MK 9/10 from AKG) to connect the
microphone (1) to a balanced XLR
input with phantom power. 1 2
2. Switch the phantom power on. (Refer
to the user manual of the unit to which
you connected your microphone.)
Mic Phantom
3.3 Input with No Phantom Power
Refer to fig. 2.
1. If your mixer provides no phantom
power, connect an optional AKG
phantom power supply (N 62, N 66,
B 18 + A 48V) between the micro-
phone and the mixer.
Fig. 3: Connecting to an unbalanced input.
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Note: Unbalanced cables may pick up 4 Using Your

interference from stray magnetic
fields near power or lighting cables,
Microphone
electric motors, etc. like an antenna. 4.1 General Hints
This may introduce hum or similar The PERCEPTION 100 and PERCEPTION
noise when you use a cable that is 200 are general-purpose cardioid micro-
longer than 16 feet (5 m). phones for recording, broadcast, and
onstage use.
Every instrument radiates its sound in a
specific way. Therefore, to get the best
sound it is crucial to experiment with
microphone placement.
The following hints apply to both the
PERCEPTION 100 and PERCEPTION 200.

• The front of the microphone is the

side of the body with the AKG logo
on it. Therefore, always aim the logo
at the sound source you are going to
record!
Being a unidirectional (cardioid) mi-
PERCEPTION 100 PERCEPTION 200
crophone, the PERCEPTION will pick
up very little sound from the rear. Fig. 4: Microphone front.
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• When recording wind instruments or 4.2 PERCEPTION 200 5 Cleaning

vocals, make sure not to blow or • High volume instruments: You can To clean the surface of the
sing directly into the microphone. use this microphone for close-in microphone body, use a soft
To avoid unwanted wind and pop recording of very loud instruments cloth moistened with water.
noise or moisture problems, place an (brass instruments, kick drum, etc.).
optional PF 100 pop screen from Just switch the preattenuation pad in
AKG between the microphone and to increase the microphone’s capabili-
vocalist/instrument. ty of handling sound pressure levels to
• Keep the microphone dry. Moisture 145 dB.
from blowing or singing directly at the • Low-frequency noise: To suppress
capsule from a short distance, or low-frequency noise such as air con-
extremely high humidity may cause ditioning rumble, footfall noise, or
the microphone to start crackling or traffic sounds, switch the bass cut fil-
go very quiet due to partial short cir- ter in.
cuits in the polarization voltage.
• If you use the microphone in the
open air, use an optional AKG
W 4000 windscreen to protect the
microphone from moisture and re-
duce wind noise.

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6 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

1. Power to mixer and/or amplifier is off. 1. Switch power to mixer or amplifier on.
2. Channel or master fader on mixer, or 2. Set channel or master fader on mixer
volume control on amplifier is at zero. or volume control on amplifier to de-
sired level.
3. Microphone is not connected to mixer 3. Connect microphone to mixer or am-
or amplifier. plifier.
No sound. 4. Cable connectors are seated loosely. 4. Check cable connectors for secure
seat.
5. Cable is defective. 5. Check cable and replace if damaged.
6. No supply voltage. 6. Switch phantom power on.
Phantom power supply: connect to
power outlet or insert battery
(batteries).
Check cable and replace if necessary.

Distortion. 1. Channel gain control on mixer set too 1. Turn gain control down CCW.
high.

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6 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

2. Microphone too close to sound 2. Move microphone further away from

(Distortion) source. sound source.
(PERCEPTION 200 only:) Switch preat-
tenuation pad in.

Crackling noises or low output. • Partial short circuits due to excessive • Place microphone in warm, dry room
humidity. and allow to dry.

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7 Specifications

7.1 PERCEPTION 100 and PERCEPTION 200 Powering: 48 V ±5 V phantom power

Type: 1-inch large-diaphragm, true con- to DIN 45 596 / 268-15IEC
denser pressure-gradient micro- Current consumption: ≤2 mA
phone Connector: 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
Polar pattern: cardioid Dimensions: 53 dia. x 160 mm high / 2 x 6.3 in.
Open-circuit sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV) Net weight: 525 g / 1.2 lbs.
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (see frequency
response trace) 7.2 PERCEPTION 200 only
Impedance: ≥ 200 ohms Bass cut filter slope: 12 dB/octave, 300 Hz
Recommended load impedance: ≥ 1000 ohms Preattenuation pad: -10 dB (switchable)
Equivalent noise level
to CCIR 468-2: 26 dB
Equivalent noise level
to IEC 60268-4 (A-weighted): 16 dB-A FCC Statement
Signal/noise ratio The device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
re 1 Pa (A-weighted): 78 dB subject to the following two conditions:
Max. SPL for 0.5% THD: 135 / 145 dB SPL (0 / -10 dB) (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
Environment: temperature: -10°C to +60°C (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-
R.H.: 80% (+25°C) ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

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7 Specifications

PERCEPTION 100 Frequency Response PERCEPTION 200 Frequency Response

PERCEPTION 100 Polar Diagram PERCEPTION 200 Polar Diagram

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The International Page

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This product conforms to the standards Ce produit est conforme aux normes Este aparato corresponde a las normas
listed in the Declaration of Conformity. citées dans la Déclaration de Con- citadas en la declaración de conformi-
To order a free copy of the Declaration of formité, dont vous pouvez prendre con- dad. Esta última está disponible en el
Conformity, visit http://www.akg.com or naissance en consultant le site sitio http://www.akg.com o puede ser
contact sales@akg.com http://www.akg.com ou en adressant un s o l i c i t a d a a l c o r re o e l e c t r ó n i c o
e-mail à sales@akg.com. sales@akg.com.
Deutsch
Dieses Produkt entspricht den in der Italiano Português
Konformitätserklärung angegebenen Questo prodotto corrisponde alle norme Este produto corresponde às normas
Normen. Sie können die Konformi- elencate nella dichiarazione di confor- citadas na declaração de conformidade,
tätserklärung auf http://www.akg.com mità, che è disponibile al sito que pode pedir na nossa página da web
oder per E-Mail an sales@akg.com http://www.akg.com oppure all'indirizzo http://www.akg.com, ou enviando-nos
anfordern. email sales@akg.com. um email para sales@akg.com.

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