AKG Acoustics 120 User manual

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Microphones
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Perception 120 USB
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG ....................................2
Bitte vor Inbetriebnahme des Getes lesen!
USER INSTRUCTIONS........................................16
Please read the manual before using the equipement!
MODE D’EMPLOI...............................................30
Veuillez lire cette notice av ant d’utiliser le système!
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO.....................................44
Prima di utilizzare lapparecchio, leggere il manuale!
MODO DE EMPLEO............................................58
¡Sirvase leer el manual antes de utilizar el equipo!
INSTRUÇÕES DE USO........................................72
Favor lei a este manual antes de usar o equipamento!
Table of Contents
16
Perception USB
1 Safety ............................................................................................... 17
Environment ....................................................................................... 17
2 Description ........................................
............................................... 18
Introduction ........................................................................................ 18
Scope of supply .................................................................................. 18
Optional Accessories ........................................................................... 18
Summary ........................................................................................... 18
3 Installation ........................................................................................ 19
Setting up the microphone .................................................................. 19
Connecting the microphone ................................................................. 19
4 Configuration / Volume control ......................................................... 20
WINDOWS XP ..................................................................................... 20
WINDOWS VISTA ......................................
.......................................... 21
WINDOWS 7 ....................................................................................... 22
MAC OS X .......................................................................................... 23
Level settings ..................................................................................... 24
5 Operation .......................................................................................... 25
Operating instructions ......................................................................... 25
Control elements ................................................................................ 26
6 Cleaning ........................................................................................... 27
Microphone ........................................................................................ 27
7 Specifications ................................................................................... 28
Table of Contents
Safety
Perception USB
17
ATTENTION
Risk of damage
Risk of damageRisk of damage
Risk of damage
Please make sure that the piece of equipment your microphone will be
connected to fulfills the safety regulations in force in your country and is
fitted with a ground lead.
1) When the product reaches the end of its life, separate the housing,
electronics and cables and dispose of all components in accordance with
local waste disposal regulations.
2) The packaging can be recycled. Dispose of the packaging in a suitable
collection system.
1 Safety
Environment
Description
18
Perception USB
Thank you for purchasing an AKG product. This Manual contains important
instructions for setting up and operating your equipment. Please take a few
minutes to read the instructions below carefully before operating the
equipment. Please keep the Manual for future reference. Have fun and
impress your audience!
Perception 120 USB microphone
Table tripod
Tripod adapter
USB cable
Quick Start Guide
Please check that the packaging contains all the components listed above. If
anything is missing, please contact your AKG dealer.
For optional accessories, refer to the current AKG catalog or folder, or visit
www.akg.com. Your dealer will be glad to help.
The Perception 120 USB microphone expands AKG's successful Perception
range and is also the first USB-equipped condenser microphone from AKG.
With the widespread USB standard, ease of use and real plug-and-play, users
without any recording experience can quickly and easily make high-quality,
professional recordings using PC or Mac - with no installation and no additional
equipment such as mixing desks or special sound cards.
The microphone features an integral analog-to-digital converter. It is the only
USB microphone in its class to have a separate analog-to-digital converter (24-
bit, 128x oversampling) instead of the normal single chip system, offering
convincing sound quality and low noise.
The Perception 120 USB contains a 2/3" condenser capsule for clear,
transparent sound, an integral pop filter, a switchable bass-cut filter and an
attenuation switch.
NOTE
For further information about the features and use of USB microphones and
frequently asked questions, see the product description on the AKG website at
http://www.akg.com/perception120usb
2 Description
Introduction
Scope of supply
Optional Accessories
Summary
Installation
Perception USB
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Figure 1: Setting up the microphone
1) Screw the tripod adapter on to the table tripod.
2) Screw the microphone on to the tripod adapter.
Figure 2: Connecting the microphone
3) Connect the USB cable to the microphone and the recording device (e.g.
computer).
4) The LEDs on the selector switches light up to show that the power supply
is OK.
The computer operating system detects the microphone and automatically
installs the device driver.
3 Installation
Setting up the microphone
Connecting the
microphone
Configuration / Volume control
20
Perception USB
Figure 3: Sound settings in WINDOWS XP
1) Open the sound settings in Control Panel.
2) Select the Audio tab.
3) Recommendation: The Sound playback device must be changed from
"Perception 120 USB" back to the original playback device.
Figure 4: Volume control in WINDOWS XP
4) If the AKG Perception 120 USB is not selected automatically as the
default sound recording device, select it using the drop-down menu.
5) Open the volume control on your recording software or click on Volume to
open the volume control window.
6) Use the slider to select the volume required for your recordings, see Level
Level Level
Level
setti
settisetti
settings
ngsngs
ngs (Page 24).
4 Configuration / Volume control
WINDOWS XP
Configuration / Volume control
Perception USB
21
Figure 5: Sound settings in WINDOWS VISTA
1) In the Control Panel open the "Hardware and Sound" category and select
Sound.
2) Select the Playback tab.
3) Recommendation: The Sound playback device must be changed from
"Perception 120 USB" back to the original playback device.
Figure 6: Volume control in WINDOWS VISTA
4) Select the Recording tab.
5) Ensure that the AKG Perception 120 USB is highlighted and the green
tick is in place.
6) Click on Properties to open the volume control.
7) Select the Levels tab.
8) Use the slider to select the volume required for your recordings, see Level
Level Level
Level
settings
settingssettings
settings (Page 24).
WINDOWS VISTA
Configuration / Volume control
22
Perception USB
Figure 7: Sound settings in WINDOWS 7
1) In the Control Panel open the "Hardware and Sound" category and select
Sound.
2) Select the Playback tab.
3) Recommendation: The Sound playback device must be changed from
"Perception 120 USB" back to the original playback device.
Figure 8: Volume control in WINDOWS 7
4) Select the Recording tab.
5) Ensure that the AKG Perception 120 USB is highlighted and the green
tick is in place.
6) Click on Properties to open the volume control.
7) Select the Levels tab.
8) Use the slider to select the volume required for your recordings, see Level
Level Level
Level
settings
settingssettings
settings (Page 24).
WINDOWS 7
Configuration / Volume control
Perception USB
23
Figure 9: Sound settings in MAC OS
1) Open the sound settings in the system preferences.
2) Select the Output tab.
3) Recommendation: The Sound playback device must be changed from
"Perception 120 USB" back to the original playback device.
Figure 10: Volume control in MAC OS
4) Select the Input tab.
5) If the AKG Perception 120 USB is not selected automatically on the list of
sound recording devices, highlight it in the list.
6) Open the volume control in your recording software or use the slider to
select the volume required for your recordings, see Level se
Level seLevel se
Level settings
ttingsttings
ttings (Page
24).
MAC OS X
Configuration / Volume control
24
Perception USB
Use your recording software to set the volume. When using the microphone or
recording from a sound source, adjust the volume control and check the level
indicator.
For best results we recommend the highest possible volume setting to reduce
unwanted noise. The setting should not be too high, however, as this can
cause unpleasant distortion. This will normally be indicated in red on the
recording software.
Carefully increase the volume until the level display in your recording software
no longer shows an overload (red).
For best results when recording speech we recommend placing the
microphone 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16 inch) in front of the speaker(s).
L
evel settings
Figure 11: Volume control
Operation
Perception USB
25
The front of the microphone is the side of the
housing with the AKG logo. The Perception 120
USB microphone has a cardioid polar pattern so
it records very little sound from the rear. Always
point the logo towards the sound source to be
recorded. The microphone should be 20 to 40
cm (8 to 16 inch) from the speaker's mouth in
order to obtain the best results.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage
Risk of damageRisk of damage
Risk of damage
Keep the microphone dry.
Moisture directly entering the capsule during use of the microphone (singing a
short distance away, high air humidity) can cause crackling in the microphone as
tiny short-circuits can short-circuit the polarisation voltage.
When recording wind instruments, speech or singing ensure that you do not sing
or blow directly into the microphone.
NOTE
For optimum results, we also recommend the optional PF 80 pop screen to
prevent unwanted blowing and popping sounds or moisture problems.
NOTE
When using the microphone outdoors, use the optional AKG W 4000 windscreen
to protect the microphone from moisture and to reduce wind noise.
5 Operation
Operating instructions
Figure 12: Distance from speaker's mouth
Operation
26
Perception USB
The Perception 120 USB has attenuation and bass-cut selector switches.
Attenuation selector switch
Selector switch 1 on the right-hand side
of the microphone enables you to
increase the control limit by 20 dB to
enable distortion-free recording of very
loud sound sources and in close
proximity to sound sources. The
preattenuation pads prevent the
microphone's output level, particularly at
low frequencies, from over-loading.
Figure 13: Attenuation selector
switch
Bass-cut selector switch
Rumble or wind noises, etc. may cause
distortion at the lowest frequencies. The
switchable bass-cut provides additional
distortion reduction. The filter slope is 6
dB/octave with a corner frequency of
120 Hz. The bass-cut also counteracts
the proximity effect that can occur when
the microphone is only a short distance
(less than 15 cm) from the sound
source.
Figure 14: Bass-cut selector
switch
Control elements
Cleaning
Perception USB
27
Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the surface of the
microphone body.
6 Cleaning
Microphone
Specifications
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Perception USB
Working principle:
Condenser converter with 17 mm diaphragm diameter
Polar pattern:
Cardioid
Frequency range:
20 to 20,000 Hz
Attenuation pad:
0
-
20 dB
Bass
-
cut
filter:
6 dB/octave, 120 Hz
Supply voltage:
power supply via USB
USB support:
USB 1.1, 2.0
Scanning frequency:
44.1 and 48 kHz
Analog
-
digital converter:
High
-
quality, integral 24
-
bit analog
-
digital converter
Oversampling:
128x
Operating systems supported: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X
(from Version 10.4)
Surface: grey-blue matt
Dimensions:
ø 53 mm x 165 mm
Weight: 460 g, net
This product conforms to the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity. To order a free copy of the
Declaration of Conformity, visit http://www.akg.com or contact sales@akg.com.
Frequency response Polar diagram
7 Specifications
Nettoyage
Perception USB
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Pour nettoyer le micro, utilisez un chiffon légèrement humide, jamais un
chiffon mouillé.
6 Nettoyage
Microphone
Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ces caractéristiques sont susceptibles de modifications. Ci
riserviamo il diritto di effettuare modifiche tecniche. Nos reservamos el derecho de introducir modificaciones técnicas. Especificações sujeitas a
mudanças sem aviso prévio.
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