The Perception 120 USB is a real plug-and-play device that allows users to do podcasts, voiceovers, and studio-quality rehearsal-recordings quickly and easily, says the company. It is capable of working with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X but also the new Windows 7.
"The new USB-equipped Perception 120 USB microphones will extend AKG's successful Perception range," said Thomas Stubics, AKG's product marketing manager for recording and broadcast. "With the widespread USB standard and its ease of use, this new model allows users without any recording experience to make professional-quality recordings from their home."
The Perception 120 includes a two-third-inch condenser capsule with a low-mass diaphragm delivering accurate sonic details an integrated pop filter that avoids plosives, a switchable bass cut filter, and an attenuation switch. The Perception comes complete with: a tripod table stand, swivel mount and USB cable.
(Jim Evans)