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.
| Audio frequency bandwidth |
20 - 20000 Hz |
| Equivalent noise level |
15 dB-A |
| Sensitivity |
28 mV/Pa |
| Signal to Noise |
79 dB-A |
| Preattenuation Pad |
-20 dB |
| Bass cut filter |
300 Hz - 12 dB/octave |
| Electrical impedance |
<= 200 Ohms |
| Recommended load impedance |
>= 1000 Ohms |
| Polar Patterns |
Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure of eight |
| Voltage |
44 to 52 V |
| Current |
<= 3 mA |
| Length |
165 mm |
| Diameter |
54 mm |
| Net Weight |
530 g |
| Type |
Balanced XLR |
| Gender |
Male |
| Contacts |
3-pin |
| Piano / Strings |
Yes |
| Drums / Percussion |
Yes |
| Horns / Woodwinds |
Yes |
