Portable podcasting kit. Requires a laptop or external recorder.
AKG P420 Studio Microphone Pack with AKG P420 (x4), Focusrite 18i8, Mic Stand (x2) & XLR Cable (x4)
AKG P420 Specs
Capsule 1" dual-capsule condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity Cardioid: 28 MV/PA (-31 dBV)
Maximum SPL 135/155 dB (0/-20 dB Pad), 0.5% THD
Equivalent Noise Level 15 dB (A), (IEC 60286-4)
Signal to Noise Ratio 79 dB (A) Re 1 PA
Pad -20 dB
Bass Cut Filter 300 Hz, 12 dB/Octave
Impedance Electrical: ≤ 200 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: ≥ 1000 Ohms
Connector 3-Pin XLR (Pin 2 Hot)
Phantom Power 48 V +/- 4 V (To IEC 61938)
Current Consumption ≤ 3 MA
Temperature Range 14 to 140F / -10 to 60C
Focusrite 18i8 Specs
Interface
Channels of I/O Analog: 8 Inputs / 6 Outputs at 192 kHz
Digital: 10 Inputs / 2 Outputs
Max Sample Rate/Resolution 192 kHz / 24-Bit
Display and Indicators 4 x LEDs (Input Level)
2 x LEDs (+48V)
2 x LEDs (Input Selection)
4 x LEDs (Pad)
1 x LED (Host Connection)
1 x LED (MIDI)
1 x LED (Output Selection)
Connectivity
Host Connection 1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Analog I/O 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input
4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input
4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output
2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Phantom Power +48 V, Selectable On/Off (on 4 Channels)
Digital I/O 1 x RCA Coaxial / S/PDIF Input
1 x RCA Coaxial / S/PDIF Output
1 x TOSLINK / ADAT Input
MIDI I/O 1 x 5-Pin MIDI In
1 x 5-Pin MIDI Out
Memory Card Slot None
Performance
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Gain Range Mic/Line Inputs: 56 dB
Max Input Level Mic Inputs: +9 dBu (Min Gain)
Hi-Z Inputs: +12.5 dBu (Min Gain)
Line Inputs: +22 dBu (Min Gain)
Max Output Level Line Outputs: +15.5 dBu (Balanced)
Headphone Outputs: +7 dBu
Dynamic Range Mic Inputs: 111 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs: 110 dBA
Line Inputs: 110.5 dBA
Line Outputs: 108 dBA
Headphone Out: 104 dBA
Impedance Mic Inputs: 3 kOhms
Hi-Z Inputs: 1.5 MOhms
Line Inputs: 60 kOhms
Line Outputs: 430 Ohms
Headphone Outputs: <1 Ohm
THD+N Mic Inputs: < 0.0012%
Hi-Z Inputs: < 0.03%
Line Inputs: < 0.002%
Line Outputs: < 0.002%
Headphone Outputs: < 0.002%
EIN Mic Inputs: -128 dB (A-Weighted)
Digital Audio
Sample Rates Up to 192 kHz (AD/DA Conversion)
Bit Depth Up to 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
Sync Sources ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF
Compatibility
OS Compatibility macOS
Windows
Required Hardware Available USB 2.0 Port
USB Cable (Included)
Internet Connection Required for Software/Driver Download
Power
Power Requirements AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
AC/DC Power Adapter 12 VDC at 1 A, Center-Positive (Included)