AKG 3101M72010 - 7 PIN XLR Cable for AKG P820

AKG 3101M72010 - 7-pin XLR cable for AKG P820 Tube (microphone ↔ control unit connection)

The AKG 3101M72010 is the original 7-pin cable that links the AKG P820 Tube tube microphone (formerly Perception 820 Tube ) to its control unit/power supply . Designed as a dedicated audio/control and power cable , it guarantees the correct operation of the system: microphone power supply, remote polar pattern selection and audio signal transmission to the source. In terms of connectivity, the P820 incorporates a 7-pin male XLR in the microphone body and the control unit a 7-pin female XLR ; therefore, this OEM cable has 7-pin female XLR (microphone side) and 7-pin male XLR (control unit side) for a 1:1 fit without adapters.

As an OEM replacement part listed by AKG in the P820's service documentation, reference 3101M72010 ensures full compatibility and reliability in studios, broadcast, and live sound. It replaces lost or damaged cables without altering the system's internal routing, preventing noise, voltage drops, or control glitches that can occur with non-specific cables.

Main features

• Original AKG replacement for the P820 Tube / Perception 820 Tube system.
• Dedicated connectivity : XLR 7-pin female (microphone) ↔ XLR 7-pin male (control unit).
• Function : Transport power and audio/control line between microphone and RCU.
• 1:1 fit according to factory design; no adapters or modifications required.
• Construction : multicore cable for tube microphones with crimp/solder pins according to AKG pinout.

Product benefits

• Reliability and low noise in the critical microphone-power supply link.
• Guaranteed compatibility with the P820 Tube pattern control scheme.
• Professional maintenance : official spare part that preserves performance and stability.
• Plug and play with the correct connectors at each end.

Use cases

• Loss, breakage or poor contacts in the original AKG P820 Tube cable.
• Restoration of P820/Perception 820 kits with control unit and shockmount, recovering the OEM cable.
• Rental/studio parks that require official spare parts for maximum compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a standard 3 pin XLR?
No. It is a dedicated 7-pin XLR for audio/control and power between the microphone and its control unit.

What models is it compatible with?
With the AKG P820 Tube and its predecessor Perception 820 Tube . Not recommended for other tube microphones without verifying pinout.

What connectors are on each end?
7 pin female on microphone side (P820 has male connector) and 7 pin male on control unit side (RCU has female connector).

Does it replace the cable that comes standard?
Yes. It is the same service reference that AKG lists as “Microphone cable” for the system.

Description for projects

AKG OEM cable for P820 Tube / Perception 820 Tube microphones: XLR 7-pin female ↔ XLR 7-pin male , reference 3101M72010 . Dedicated audio/control and power link between the microphone and the remote control unit of the P820 system.