AKG Perception 170 [5/20] Interfacing

PERCEPTION 170

3 Interfacing

3.1 General

The microphone uses a true condenser trans-

ducer designed for 48-volt phantom powering to

IEC 61938. Neither the diaphragm nor the back-

plate are permanently polarized, so the microphone

needs an external power supply.

3.2 Pinout

The microphone provides a balanced output on a 3-

pin male XLR connector:

Pin 1: ground

Pin 2: hot

Pin 3: cold

3.3 Connecting the Microphone

Refer to fig. 2 above.

1. Use an XLR cable to connect the microphone to

a balanced XLR input with phantom power.

2. Switch the phantom power on. (Refer to the user

manual of the unit to which you connected your

microphone.)

Fig. 2: Connecting to a balanced input with phantom power.

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