AKG Perception 200 Studio Condenser Microphone

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The AKG Perception 220 Studio Condenser Microphone is a recent addition to the Perception line of quality microphones. If you have never had the chance to experience these mics, here's your chance. Perfect for countless applications, the Perception line is the secret weapon of thousands of studios worldwide. Learn More...

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"It's a REAL AKG, Nevermind the Price."

Feature:
Featured well beyond the limits of this price range. Pad and Roll Off are effective without sacraiicing clarity.

Quality:
It is a true AKG, in spite of the Price!

Value:
While a different Timbre, the RODE NT1-A is the only thing that comes close. The AKG fits my vocal color better than the RODE, but that is purely a personal situation/quality.

Sound:
Two Qualifiers: It's Great once you get to Know it. It is a Large Diaphram, so the Highs are soft, by definition. That's what you need to know. Performance depends on placement, capture settings, and as with all Large Diaphram Condensers, a Mic Pre (minimum: the Pre Sonus BlueTube, or higher) if you want to contour the sound quality. Two: It's performance is worth five times the price. Clearly, they are giving these away to get you to know the AKG line (Well worth knowing, in my opinion, per the 414, etc.).

Overall:
At this budget level, it is a marvel. I have the RODE NT1-A, as well, for home recording, and will soon add an AKG small condenser cardioid and, likeky a 414. Best is its flexibility of contour with a good Mic Pre up front, however, it pattern is fairly broad and not very sensitive to proximity differentiations, hard to get "intimate" with. However, a dampened room solves all that, pretty well. Takes a bit of boost from the Pre to make it jump, however.

Submitted: 9/28/2006

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"AKG $150!! Thats all you need"

Feature:
came with TANK box and nice Spider mount what else do you need.

Quality:
Clearly made in china! but far most quality than any MXL.

Value:
AKG $150 Need more??

Sound:
AKG $150??? Of course I got it!!! I Use it for female vocals is realy smoth and actually very warm, to be honest very very very warm, more than a $600 mic would. I dont know what the person that gave this mic a 7 was lisening to, maybe he or she was lisening thru cheap Computer speakers,

Support:
Dont need them.

Submitted: 7/13/2006

Style of Music: Any

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Ground-breaking, high-quality AKG large-diaphragm recording microphones have defined the international studio standard for decades. The new Perception 100 and Perception 200 microphones are based on AKG's nearly 6 decades of experience and from input provided by sound engineers around the world that use AKG products every day.

Perception microphones represent a new generation of AKG microphones with individual features and outstanding sonic characteristics. Perception microphones were designed by AKG's engineers in Vienna and are built in China under the rigorous control of AKG quality assurance. Therefore, these microphones conform to the stringent standards defined for AKG products and offer genuine AKG quality at high-value prices never seen before.

Both Perception models share many features in common: Rugged, die-cast metal housings, tasteful colours, nickel-plated grilles, clear placement of control elements, and rugged, gold-plated XLR connectors. Perception 100 and Perception 200 are true condenser cardioid microphones that require 48 V phantom power to deliver their classic warm and transparent sound.

Perception 200 is equipped with 2 additional filters: a switchable bass cut filter to reduce proximity effect, and a switchable -10dB pre-attenuation pad for use in high sound pressure level environments up to 145dB. The Perception 200 also comes with a deluxe spider-type shock-mount in a metal carrying case.

Perception microphones bring AKG studio-quality performance to all areas of recording, from project studios and live sound applications up to broadcast. Because of their exceptional robustness and high SPL capability, these microphones are also ideal for use in live and touring sound applications.
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