AKG C 420 Specifications download pdf (Page 8)

4.2

Selecting Polar Patterns

Each of the PERCEPTION 420’s selectable polar

patterns is virtually frequency independent so that

reflected sound, too will be reproduced accurately

and uncolored.

• Cardioid (center setting): This is a standard

setting for recording and gives excellent results

on all kinds of voices and a wide range of

instruments. Remember to aim the microphone

front (see fig. 4 on page 7) at the sound source.

• Figure eight (left-hand setting): The micro-

phone will pick up sounds arriving from the

front and rear with equal sensitivity. Use this

mode to mic up the side signal in M/S stereo

recording or to record two sound sources (talk-

ers, instruments) facing each other. It is also a

good choice for cymbal overhead miking.

• Omnidirectional (right-hand setting): This is

the preferred setting for "all around the mic"

recording, high quality ambience (audience

sound) miking, or far-field recording in excep-

tionally good-sounding large or small recording

rooms, etc.

5 Cleaning

• To clean the surface of the microphone body,

use a soft cloth moistened with water.

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