The P170 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone for recording of
overheads, percussions, acoustic guitars and other strings. Its
lightweight 1/2-inch true condenser transducer diaphragm delivers
outstanding clarity and transient response.
The P170 utilizes the
experience of sound engineers from around the world and is considered an
affordable alternative to the legendary AKG C451 B.
Rugged all-metal body and robust design withstands tough day-to-day use
Switchable attenuation pad for high SPL applications up to 155 dB SPL
- Capsule 0.5" True Condenser
- Polar Pattern Cardioid
- Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity 15 MV/PA (-36.5 dBV)
- Maximum SPL 135/155 dB (0/-20 dB Pad) (0.5% THD)
- Equivalent Noise Level 19 dB(A) (IEC 60286-4)
- Signal to Noise Ratio 75 dB(A) Re 1 PA
- Pad -20 dB
- Impedance Electrical Impedance: ≤ 200 Ω
- Recommended Load Impedance: ≥ 1000 Ω
- Connector 3-pin XLR (pin 2 hot)
- Phantom Power 48 V ± 4 V to (IEC 61938)
- Current Consumption ≤ 3 MA
- Temperature Range 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
Limited Warranty valid United States of America (*) and Canada (**): AKG
Acoustics warrants AKG products against defects in material or
workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original
purchase, and agrees to repair or, at our option replace any defective
unit without charge for either parts or labor. AKG grants a three-year
warranty covering select products mainly studio and boundary layer
microphones (see list of products above) against defects in material and
workmanship This warranty is valid for AKG or AKG/CROWN products
purchased and delivered within the United States (*) / Canada (**) for
the original purchaser only. The purchaser’s Bill of Sale will serve as
proof of sale and warranty validity in the U.S (*) / Canada (**).
Shipment of defective items to AKG for repair will be at the customer’s
own risk and expense. AKG will assume the return shipping cost for all
items repaired under warranty.
IMPORTANT: This
warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse,
lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided
with the product, loss of parts, or connecting the product to any
receptacle other than specified.
This warranty is void unless
AKG Acoustics, U.S.’s service center(*) / the authorized AKG Service
Center of Canada (**) performs the repair. No responsibility is assumed
for any special, incidental or consequential damages caused by the
consumer. However, the limitation of any right or remedy shall not be
effective where law prohibits such.
General Return Procedures for US AKG Service SA#
IS REQUIRED for AKG repair service. Please call (818) 920-3237 and
request a service authorization prior to sending out any repairs.
Please be sure to attach the SA# on the outside of any repair you send
in. This step will enable us to determine where your particular repair
will need to be sent to insure that nothing gets lost.
RA# is
REQUIRED for AKG credit returns. Please call (818) 920-3276 and request
a return authorization prior to returning any AKG purchases. Please be
sure to attach the RA# on the outside of any returns you send in. This
step will insure that the return procedure is completed smoothly.
All
AKG customer-owned products being returned for warranty service must
include a copy of the customer’s bill-of-sale. Warranty approvals will
not be granted if an original receipt or copy of a receipt is not
enclosed.
Please enclose a note explaining the symptom or
difficulties observed with the product’s performance. Also, include a
contact name, the street address for return shipping and a daytime phone
number should AKG need to contact you regarding your repair.
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