Selecting Polar Patterns; Cleaning - AKG PERCEPTION 420 Mode D'emploi

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
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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.
AKG PERCEPTION 420