AKG P220 High-Performance Large Diaphragm True Condenser Microphone
Switchable Attenuation PadPerfect for handling higher sound pressure levels, ranging up to 155dB SPL.
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Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic
You’ll love this if you’re a musician looking to step up from entry level mics to a decent large condenser microphone, the most popular product in the Project studio Range.
Focus on the Midrange
The P220 has a warm and clear sound that is perfect for lead vocals, acoustic guitar and brass instruments; capture a midrange focus with some higher range frequencies without sounding harsh.
Keep your signal clear
A switchable bass-cut filter and attenuation pad make it perfectly suited for use on loud sound sources with sound pressure levels up to 155dB SPL.
Tough and Rugged
The included shock mount suspends your microphone so that rumbling and slight knocks will not impact the sound. The metal case makes taking this microphone from session to session is easier than ever.
Comparison
20 – 20000 Hz | Frequency Bandwidth | 20 – 20000 Hz |
20 mV/Pa | Sensitivity | 24 mV/Pa |
| — | Noise Level | — |
78 dB-A | Signal to Noise | 75 dB-A |
300 Hz – 12dB/octave | Bass Cut Filter | 300 Hz – 6dB/octave |
Cardioid | Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
20 – 20000 Hz | Frequency Bandwidth | 20 – 20000 Hz |
20 mV/Pa | Sensitivity | 28 mV/Pa |
| — | Noise Level | — |
78 dB-A | Signal to Noise | 79 dB-A |
300 Hz – 12dB/octave | Bass Cut Filter | 300 Hz – 12dB/octave |
Cardioid | Polar Pattern | Multiple |
20 – 20000 Hz | Frequency Bandwidth | 20 – 20000 Hz |
20 mV/Pa | Sensitivity | 20 mV/Pa |
| — | Noise Level | — |
78 dB-A | Signal to Noise | 78 dB-A |
300 Hz – 12dB/octave | Bass Cut Filter | 80 – 12dB/octave |
Cardioid | Polar Pattern | Multiple |
20 – 20000 Hz | Frequency Bandwidth | 20 – 20000 Hz |
20 mV/Pa | Sensitivity | 15 mV/Pa |
| — | Noise Level | — |
78 dB-A | Signal to Noise | 75 dB-A |
| — | Bass Cut Filter | — |
Cardioid | Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
- P120
- P420
- P820 Tube
- P170
| Weight: | 530 g |
| Dimensions: | 30.48 x 20.32 x 15.24 cm; 530 Grams |
| Model: | 3101H00420 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
| Origin: | China |
I’ve tried a couple of these mics. Had to send them back for poor performance. I tried this one and am very happy. It’s super clear and sensitive. For the price, it would be hard to beat. Well made, all metal and easy to use. Highly recommend it.
This was a birthday present to go with the microphone arm which I also bought.
After a little bit of readjusting and with the help of his dad my son got this just right and is perfectly happy with his microphone.
This was a birthday present to go with the microphone arm which I also bought.
After a little bit of readjusting and with the help of his dad my son got this just right and is perfectly happy with his microphone.
I have had this mic for a while now, and really enjoy the recordings I am getting from it with my acoustic guitar and spoken word. I do have an SM57 which I love for recording electric guitar and which does work well for acoustic, but sometimes the AKG P120 just sounds better (YMMV). Excellent quality!
I have had this mic for a while now, and really enjoy the recordings I am getting from it with my acoustic guitar and spoken word. I do have an SM57 which I love for recording electric guitar and which does work well for acoustic, but sometimes the AKG P120 just sounds better (YMMV). Excellent quality!
I had recently bought a Behringer C3 and compared it to this AKG as soon as I got it. There really was no comparison. The sound just got noisier as you switched to the figure 8 or omni-directional settings on the C3. The AKG was clear as a bell, and I was amazed how transparent the sound is. This AKG is not too expensive, but a big improvement over the Shure SM-57 microphones I had been using. Get two!
Use for recording studio, upgraded from cheaper model. It makes the most difference when your raw input signal is the best it can be. Vocal, and guitar use, even in high spl massive overdriven application performs well above its pay grade. Unlike the cheaper model, you will need a pop filter, and the tv down the hall muted ;).
Highly recommend AKG
This Microphone Is Awesome!! I Have No Complaints, I’m Completely Satisfied With It For Those Who’re Willing To Buy This… Trust Me You’re Gonna Love It.
I have Connected With A Xlr Cable Which I Made But Its Not Working With That So,What Type Of Xlr Cable Should I Use In This?
New to Audio impressed by the AKG products and I am well pleased with my choice.
New to Audio impressed by the AKG products and I am well pleased with my choice.
This is great. This was recommended to me and it is great fir the price. Great quality, and I am even going to purchase more for my guys in my acapella group so we can start working on our album.
This is great. This was recommended to me and it is great fir the price. Great quality, and I am even going to purchase more for my guys in my acapella group so we can start working on our album.
Top-quality for the price. AKG is a brand name you can trust! All metal construction. Excellent for voice or instrument.
Top-quality for the price. AKG is a brand name you can trust! All metal construction. Excellent for voice or instrument.
For the price, this thing is an absolute bargain. Brilliant for vocals and acoustic guitar. I would recommend pairing with the AKG P170 in stereo for recording acoustic guitars.
Decent product, i did my research before buying it and yeah its a nice mic.
Decent product, i did my research before buying it and yeah its a nice mic.
I love it. AKG is a brilliant make a feel like i can use this forever, this is great thank you
Best mic I’ve ever had. Though it’s my first condenser mic. Wonder where it had been all my life. Great price
Excelente micrfono!!! Lleg mucho antes de lo esperado, muy bien empaquetado!!! Cumpli con las expectativas
Das Mikrophon klingt sehr scharf und fr meinen Geschmack kommen zu viele hohe Frequenzen miz durch (bzw. klingen die hohe Frequenzen sehr laut)
Kann man aber alles mit einem Equalizer beheben.
Klare Kaufempfehlung von meiner Seite, wenn man ein gnstiges Mikrophon sucht!
The first order gave me a faulty microphone, which made me scared.
When I returned it, they gave a new one, without charging any extra cost, and that works perfect!!
Definitely worth buying, great sound quality for the price range
I use this mike to demo songs on ableton live 9 lite. It does a really good job of recording acoustic guitars and electric guitars and also my vocals. Keeps a tight sound around the recording area and the recording quality is excellent. Can’t fault it really.
gud for singers but be sure you have gud qwality of xlr cables and interface 48 volt phantom this mic requires some amount of gain heavy and look osm but it has lower qwality than other mic because it has small diaphram so if you are professiin go for 1 inch diaphram mic like rode nt1 or nt2
buena calidad, no percibo que introduzca ruido como otro de mis microfonos dinamicos
Lo utilizo con un pre de bulbo externo a la consola con la que grabamos, el sonido es fuerte y claro, no te va a hacer cantar mejor, va a reproducir tu voz tal y como es, sin embargo te ayuda a escuchar lo que realmente debes escuchar
para instrumento (guitarra elctrica), funciona bien sin embargo es mas cmodo para mi utilizar otro micrfono por la manera en que lo coloco (colgado)
para bajo lo prob con muy poco volumen y funciona bien
difcil de colocar y quita el cable de microfono, sin embargro es un tema del acabado del cable no del micrfono, con cables de buena calidad no se presenta el problema (tengo varios cables con los que prob).
Used a few times now, for me, how I sound without a mic this mic captures it and adds a little bit more warmth… Dope mic, dope price.
excellent microphone for this price range. Good one if u want to set up a home studio with out compromising quality and if ur on a budget. I bought this together with a scarlet 2i2 solo. I got this mic for around 6999 and scarlet solo for 9799. Wait for festive season if u want to grab great deals !
All is well and I have been using it for vocal dubbing. It works great only if you have a good XLR cable and Audio Int. Otherwise it will create more hissing… product is good but packaging looked like it was a used product. I don’t mind using it but it was very poorly packed and handled by delivery agent.
Bit heavy, but it’s amazing and I love it. Great sound quality and no background noise.
I have found that it will pick up sounds that are the other side of the room nearly as loudly as your voice which is right next to it, so you will need a very quiet room.
I have to make sure all the windows are closed. When I first got it, I thought it was very noisy and was going to return it, then I realised I had my fan on in the room to keep me cool and when I turned that off, it was silent!
I use it with a Soundcraft mixer with phantom power and my own XLR cable. I must say, it should really come with a cable, my cable is a bit noisy when I move it, probably because its much older than the microphone.
Quality of build is good, but you will need a POP filter to go with it, if you are using it for voice.
Other thing of note, its quite heavy, I use it with a boom arm microphone stand, and the stand keeps dropping, even when tightened up fully, so I have had to counterbalance it.
What’s sheerness? I thought that was a in the UK?
Now coming to the package i was so shocked and disappointed to find out that such an expensive item came without any proper protective coating. It was just packed with a think layer of its own cover and amazon sticker on it. And to my bigger dismay, I found out the package was already opened – meaning not a sealed pack.
I was immediately skeptical about it and checked it immediately. But it seems to be working perfectly which is why I decided to keep it and not returned.
It is my humble request to sellers: please pack any expensive and delicate items at least with some sort of foam or hard coating so that it’s not damaged while it’s being shipped. Because if the product gets damaged or scratched (which is no fault of the customer) we the innocent customers have to go through a hell hassle to request for a return or replacement or whatever.
Pros: 1.Onboard switch option for a bass roll-off switch and 20dB pad add to this mic’s versatility
2. Good for both vocal and instruments.
Conclusion: This is a really good mic for those who are just starting out and also for those who are mid-range voice-over artists or singers. Voice sounds very natural and crispy.
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A different sound to the RodeNT1, vocals and acoustic guitar very good
Perfecto para un home studio, bastante decente, excelente calidad, para hacer locucin, podcasts, canciones con voz y para microfonear algn instrumento.
There doesn’t seem to be much in terms of reviews for these online but I took a chance and am very happy. Everything about these mics is quality.
The sound is unbelievably clear but not too harsh.
These not only record drums at full tilt but are able to capture all the nuances when using brushes and recording percussion.
They have a smooth top end and provide plenty of bass.
The 3 way polar pattern switch is a bonus at this price range as well as is the shock mount and useful case.
Acquistato per registrare voce, chitarra e altri strumenti sia in singolo che contemporaneamente e devo dire che non mi ha mai deluso. ottima resa audio facilmente editabile (uso reaper), nonostante sia collegato ad un mixer allen & Heath Zed 14 con cavo Xlr amazobasic e il mixer sia collegato a pc con un usb Amazonbasic che di sicuro non la miglior soluzione per il mio scopo.
spedizione, packaging etc tutto nella norma prime.
Acquisto pi che consigliato.
Sound is beautiful and the mic arrived very fast in the post.
Sound is beautiful and the mic arrived very fast in the post.
Very good quality of captation, low noise level. I recommend.
The Mic comes in a nice handy carry-case with Aluminium edges and corners, the shock mount is all metal construction and comes with a thread adapter, the mic is about as heavy as the NT1, all metal body and a very firm mesh grill. The -20db switch is in my opinion a bit too much, -10db would have been sufficient but that is my only reservation. The High pass (low cut) switch is really effective and you ‘can’ hear the difference.
The sound quality is excellent with no discernible self-noise, without the Low cut switch it has a nice warm sound and you can hear the lower frequencies coming through, with the low cut on, it just makes the sound a bit brighter so if you have a deep or boomy voice just switch on the low cut switch, my voice tends to be around the mid range so the mic is perfect as it is.
At this price point this is an absolute bargain and I would certainly put AKG mics on my shopping list next time, I have some excellent Rode ones for my voiceover and video work but I can see me buying into AKG mics in the future.
Viene con una maleta bastante robusta y el micrfono se nota muy profesional una vez lo tienes en las manos. Me gusta que tenga un filtro de bajos y un atenuador de -20 db, adems, lleva tres posiciones conmutables: cardioide, omnidireccional y 360
La araa que viene tambin dentro de la maleta es metlica y con un juego de gomas de repuesto.
Lo uso para voz y, en definitiva, muy contento con su compra.
I feel that this Condenser Microphone complements the tone of my voice better than what I have used in the past. Defo brilliant quality for a budget. ‘Thumbs Up’ from me.
I feel that this Condenser Microphone complements the tone of my voice better than what I have used in the past. Defo brilliant quality for a budget. ‘Thumbs Up’ from me.
Es mas de lo que esperaba el estuche en el que viene lo protege por completo y es muy facil de trasladar, el microfono se siente muy profecional de un muy buen peso y en calidad de grabacion es exelente.
Used it on new worlds cd all vocals
Its great
Dynamic range
Over all warmth is great
Love i
The microphone is supplied in a sturdy carry case that also contains a spider shock mount. The spider shock mount holds the mic securely and can be attached to any standard mic stand. It is worth noting that the mic and shock mount are quite heavy so you need to ensure you have a sturdy mic stand that won’t topple over.
Paired with a pop filter, the microphone is ideal for voice-over and podcast work. This is not a USB microphone. It has an XLR output and, being a condenser microphone, it requires 48V phantom power to operate. I get great results from this mic when paired with a Samson pop filter and a Focusrite Scarlett audio interface.
The microphone is also great for picking a variety of instruments. The switchable -20dB pad is useful for loud sources such as drums and guitar amplifiers and the selectable pickup patterns offer great flexibility.
Whether you have a specific purpose or are looking for a flexible mic to add to your audio toolkit, I would definitely recommend the AKG P420.
Bought as a present for my musician brother who was very pleased with it and the quality
Bought as a present for my musician brother who was very pleased with it and the quality
Having a small budget I needed a good microphone that I can use with FL Studio. You have to be careful with the positive reviews these days as they can’t always be trusted sadly, well, this review is genuine. I’ve tested it on my new Steinburg UR 22C and it just works, very clear, very sensitive so you will need a quiet room to take advantage of it but the sound quality is excellent, not too much treble or base to the sound, just clear mid tones and a little warm which is a good thing for most people. I’m using it with FL Studio for voice and some acoustic guitar and it’s perfect for what I need and great value to boot! Don’t hesitate, just order it.
Now, the sound quality is phenomenal when used in conjunction with a behringer mixer and soundcard interface, but you really have to work for it.
Anyone that knows what they’re doing with regards to sound recording will know how to utilise a condenser mic correctly, but they’d probably be using higher spec and higher priced kit.
For those uninitiated, be prepared to put some work in to get clean recordings, things like familiarising yourself with your interface and software are essential, you need to understand that condensors are very sensitive and need you approach them with a great deal of care and attention. That said, I’m astounded with the level of sound I’ve been able to get out of this mic, I intend to give voiceover a good old colleague try and I think this can really help me get my start.
I’ve had to adjust my set up to eliminate other sounds from the room in which I record but have been able to capture the nuance of my voice and a little guitar to astounding detail.
In short, if you’re very adept at recording with condenser mics. I think this will suit you well, the clarity is brilliant. However if this is your first step into the realm of capturing sound, prepare to put the work in (by watching YouTube channels such as Booth Junkie or Podcastage) and you will be deftly rewarded.
If, indeed you just want a clean recording for youtube voiceover or streaming. This is way overkill.
Increble, la calidad es excelente, an si la acstica del estudio o habitacin no est bien tratada. No esperaba menos de AKG. De los mejores que rondan por el mercado, a un precio relativamente accesible, una muy buena inversin.
I have this mic connected to a Focusrite 2i2 into Ableton live 10. The vocals are clear and easy to add effect too if desired highly recommend this mic
I have this mic connected to a Focusrite 2i2 into Ableton live 10. The vocals are clear and easy to add effect too if desired highly recommend this mic
dont get the usb version because you wont be able to connect it to your audio interface.. the analog one are great for reasons opposite to the aforementioned. great price and durable. just youtube it for a better performance review and im sure you wont want anything else.. AKG is a respected company.
Premetto che non ho mai provato un neumann ed e’ il mio primo mic a condensatore, pertanto non posso dare giudizi assoluti. Il mic e’ bello, pesante e ben curato nei dettagli. Ottimo il supporto antivibrazioni, in metallo solido. Cosa che non guasta anche la valigetta e’ fatta bene ed e’ necessaria per microfoni del genere.
Ho scelto questo perche’ ha la possibilita’ di cambiare il pattern, puo’ essere anche panoramico o bidirezionale.
In registrazione la differenza rispetto ad un dinamico si sente, e questo mic per me va bene. La voce non e’ caldissima (ripeto dovrei provare un neumann prima di dare giudizi), ma quello che si cerca in un mic e’ la risposta piatta, e con un minimmo di equalizzazione la voce e’ naturale e il risultato e’ ottimo. Certo credo che sia un entry level, ma per chi come me non ha un futuro da musicista professionista e’ un’ottima scelta. Consigliato.
I decided on this rather than a cheaper more basic model. Really happy with it. I use it via a powered audio interface. Perfect for broadcasting my radio show, and for recording vocals with Ableton Live.
I decided on this rather than a cheaper more basic model. Really happy with it. I use it via a powered audio interface. Perfect for broadcasting my radio show, and for recording vocals with Ableton Live.
Great quality microphone from a trusted brand. Solid feel & range of vocal patterns to choose from depending on your intended use.
Great quality microphone from a trusted brand. Solid feel & range of vocal patterns to choose from depending on your intended use.
La calidad de grabacin es de las mejores que me ha tocado vivir. Vale la pena pagar un poco ms y la diferencia se nota abrupta mente.
I got this for home recordings .working very well with clear sounds for vocals
I got this for home recordings .working very well with clear sounds for vocals
It was a great buy for me good quality from what I had previously so very happy
It was a great buy for me good quality from what I had previously so very happy
Gudd with upper end and also good with bass and mid but it have some noise which is little irritating when you start to post proc
ess your sound. i rarely use its pad or bass cut .
Good for vocals and guitar as written in description .really solid built .good for starters
It will be a good investment in ur budget home studio
Microphone is sentive and and sounds great (used for recording vocals). It looks sleek and doesn’t seem to pick up too much background noise despite its sensitivity
ice microphone and reasonably priced, comes with a good quality carry case and shock mount, instructions were none existent, but its not complicated.
ice microphone and reasonably priced, comes with a good quality carry case and shock mount, instructions were none existent, but its not complicated.
The AKG Perception 120: AKG Perception P120 Professional Studio Microphone, Sliver
So, here are my pros and cons:
PROS:
– inexpensive
– simple settings
– versatile (vocals, guitar, etc.)
– rugged
CONS (possible opinions of others):
– too cheap
– too simple (not enough settings)
– not preferred taste of sound
– too heavy
Bought as gift. Person who received it liked it very much.
Brilliant piece of kit. Really responsive, lovely clear sound. I use it for recording vocals in my room at home and it’s perfect. Really happy with the quality
Brilliant piece of kit. Really responsive, lovely clear sound. I use it for recording vocals in my room at home and it’s perfect. Really happy with the quality
This is my second to replace my presonus my . Sounds so much more dynamic I had to have another to record my guitar.
Nice and clean . Perfect for home recording. I recorded guitar and voice on this and all sounded very good.
Lleg en tiempo y forma. Graba increble, es un excelente micrfono que nada le pide a los profesionales. He grabado varias canciones con el y tiene una deteccin de agudos perfecto.
C’est un micro d’une qualit exceptionel
Un trs trs trs bon rapport qualit prix
Je vais d’ailleur m’en commander d’autre
Et que dire du service amazon tout es parfait
Comme d’habitude un sans fautes
Has been good for recording vocals and guitar. Would recommend this mic for a budget home recording.
For the price i dont really think you can get better I compared this to my rode nt2a and there are only minor differences… if youre going after a cheap affordable microphone just to do the job go for this you cant really go wrong. an advantage you get with this AKG is that you can roll off low end.
Great one AKG
I play in a Deep Purple Tribute band so quality and volume of sound are paramount. I selected the Cardioid pattern and placed the Perception over the middle of the kit bringing it in from the front, slightly biased over the two floor toms. Pick up was superb and it gave detailed sounds of the toms and cymbals which were very clear. I haven’t tried the other settings yet as the Cardioid was so good. Tried bringing it in from the back of the kit slighty to the right of my head at the maximum height of the microphone stand. This also gave excellent results. This set up will only ever be used for live work for me, but I’m sure this would be an excellent choice in the studio as well. This microphone is very sensitive so be careful when its overhead. If you mutter under your breath, or grunt when your playing every one will hear you!!
The instruction booklet that is supplied is easy to follow and does not blow you away with “technojargon”. Only problem I found was the counter weight on your mike stand needs to very substantial due to the weight of the Microphone. I had problems with the stand tipping forward. However this is no fault of the Microphone and I solved the problem by gaffa taping the stand to the stage floor. What would us drummers do without Gaffa tape?
Very happy with AKG Perception 420, and when funds are better I will buy another and use two overheads. Excellent product and excellent service via amazon.
I play in a Deep Purple Tribute band so quality and volume of sound are paramount. I selected the Cardioid pattern and placed the Perception over the middle of the kit bringing it in from the front, slightly biased over the two floor toms. Pick up was superb and it gave detailed sounds of the toms and cymbals which were very clear. I haven’t tried the other settings yet as the Cardioid was so good. Tried bringing it in from the back of the kit slighty to the right of my head at the maximum height of the microphone stand. This also gave excellent results. This set up will only ever be used for live work for me, but I’m sure this would be an excellent choice in the studio as well. This microphone is very sensitive so be careful when its overhead. If you mutter under your breath, or grunt when your playing every one will hear you!!
The instruction booklet that is supplied is easy to follow and does not blow you away with “technojargon”. Only problem I found was the counter weight on your mike stand needs to very substantial due to the weight of the Microphone. I had problems with the stand tipping forward. However this is no fault of the Microphone and I solved the problem by gaffa taping the stand to the stage floor. What would us drummers do without Gaffa tape?
Very happy with AKG Perception 420, and when funds are better I will buy another and use two overheads. Excellent product and excellent service via amazon.