AKG Perception 100 Studio Condenser Microphone

1 in., large-diaphragm. True-condenser capsule. Rugged metal housing.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

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"in a world of ripoffs, a breath of fresh air"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
runs on phantom power which is perfect for me

Quality:
seems very sturdy although i havent tried to get my elephant to stand on it yet

Value:
there is no other comparison. genuine german capsule....assembled in china but any other one has a chinese capsule which are so inconsistant you take a big risk in buying one

Desirability:
i prefer brunettes

Sound:
sounds better than mics that are considerably out of this price range

Ease of Use:
its a mic!

Support:
not needed yet after about a year

Overall:
great mic, extra extra great price. i have a home studio and i will use this mic until it bio-degrades. in case you wonder i AM extremely picky about my sound and explore many genres with music. this mic has never let me down when i take the time to optimize the situation in which i use it. seriously if i wanted a true, relevant upgrade i would have to spend over 500 more to hear a difference.

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"The inexpensive condenser that roars."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Bare bones,but built like a tank.

Quality:
Very sturdy construction and fit and finish are excellent.

Value:
Excellent value for the price.

Desirability:
A sturdy no nonsence mic.

Sound:
I have only used this mic for vocals,and It produces a very smooth warm transparent sound.It Is far and away the best so called cheap Chinese condenser mic that I have auditioned,and I have auditioned several... possibly because of the fact that actual AKG diaphragms are used instead of Chinese ones.

Ease of Use:
Plug and play.

Support:
I have not had to deal with support.

Overall:
I believe that once the word gets out on these,AKG will corner the market on 100 buck large condensers.In my opinion they rival much more expensive mics.

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"Good mic, great value, highly recommended."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
The Perception 100 (this one) doesn't have any buttons or adjustments. Just an XLR jack on the bottom, as it should have. I haven't felt like I needed anything else. If you want switchable PREATTENUATION or switchable BASS CUT, then get the Perception "200" instead. It does cost more, obviously.

Quality:
The delicate microphone and electronic stuff on the inside is German made as far as I know, but the metal case body and final assembly is done in China. The mic appears to be TOP NOTCH in fit and finish. No metal burrs or misaligned or loose parts so far.

Value:
Excellent value for the price, especially considering the delicate components that matter most are German made (though final assembly is in China.) Behringer's similarly-priced inexpensive mics are unfortunately 100% Chinese components, so now you know why some people knock Behringer for their stuff breaking. The Behringers do come with cases and shock mounts, while the AKG is just the mic and a mic holder and a short instruction manual.

Desirability:
It is a good mic, I'd buy it again. Just don't expect anyone to drool over it...AKG Perception 100 is like a Toyota Camry. Gets the job done, but it isn't a Ferrari, either.

Sound:
It works *extremely* well for the interviews that I do. It is surprisingly difficult to get the mic to clip and is very forgiving despite being so sensitive. When you are wearing headphones and monitoring what it picks up, it is like you have dog ears -- you can hear things that you can't hear normally.

Ease of Use:
Just plug it in with XLR cables and hook the thing into a mic stand. Easy.

Support:
Haven't dealt with the company so far.

Overall:
I am happy with the mic and hope that it holds up...if it lasts, I won't be buying anything else.

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"I'm impressed!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
The mic came with a mic stand mount...

Quality:
Look at this mic, and you might think it came straight from Switzerland. It's very heavy, but very elegant at the same time. It's rugged but sweet as well.

Value:
It is worth its weight in gold!!

Desirability:
It doesn't look as appetizing in pictures as it does in your hands.

Sound:
I wanted a condenser mic for vocals (lyric soprano). I asked around and a few people recommended this microphone on a budget. I was also considering an Audio-technica 2020, but I heard that the high end sounds brittle on it, so I went with this one. I am not disappointed at all! For recording and live settings, I think its perfect. However, it is so sensitive that it picks up everything, including the buzzing of my computer monitor. I guess room acoustics have to be taken into account when you decide to buy this microphone!

Ease of Use:
It is very easy to use, but the sound needs tweaking, at least for me, because my room acoustics are not good.

Support:
Haven't dealt with them yet.

Overall:
I'm very satisfied with it, and am not expecting to replace it anytime soon.

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AKG Perception 100 Mic Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Comes with a stand adaptor. If you have more $$$, go for the AKG perception 200 or 400, they are much better.

Quality:
Sturdy as a rock.

Value:
On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give it 100.

Desirability:
Nice loookin'

Sound:
Vocals - Pinched and thinnish, however better than a dynamic mic especially for female vocalists Acoustic Guitar - For the price, absolutely ****ing amazing! Wow!

Ease of Use:
Learning curve is damn short! And this is from someone who never used a mic before using this.

Support:
Never had to use it, but AKG's website is great.

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"akg some what sexy but more bang for the buck than its comp"

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
it looks good i dont like the way it picks up radio signals none of my other mics do this

Quality:
very solid seems to be made quite well

Value:
well worth the $99 i paid for it

Desirability:
sex appeal? it is some what of a falice as most mics are definitely more practical than sexy

Sound:
the reproduction is good

Ease of Use:
very easy to use i just have to figure out how to stop the radio problem

Support:
cant find any how do you get rid af the radio signals??????????

Overall:
overall im satisfied with this purchase if it wasnt for the radio signals i would be elated

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"If you can't stand the sound of your own voice, you'll hate this!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Well if you look under the poster, you'll find a very small instruction booklet....... That's it. A case of some sort would have been nice.

Quality:
Ladies blush when they handle this microphone. The rest just smile.

Value:
I bought this one through this web-site. It is a steal. I've paid $100 for a $300 mic and would have been just as pleased with the mic if I had payed full price.

Desirability:
I got it because it's an AKG and I trust them. A nice chrome grill design was what I was looking for. It's bulky for live performances but the fact that you can move back afrom it means that your audience can see more of your face than the guy singing into one of those "Shure" things!

Sound:
I am using this mic for home recording and live, indoor/outdoor performances. As with my C1000S, I can stand well back from this one and move in close for the soft, warm vocals. A turn of the head is enough to prevent popping but a distance of 6-8inches & a pop filter is a must for studio use.

Ease of Use:
There is some warmth to it when you move in close but other than that, it reproduces exactly what it picks up, exactly.

Support:
Who?

Overall:
I wish I had known that I'd want the "Pad" switch but I ended up getting that feature on my audio interface. I'll move up to a 200 or 400 some day but there's no real hurry. I'll be sticking with AKG. Thanks for the deal.

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"good"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
didnt realy come w anything except a poster , lol.

Quality:
quality is good , but just try to not get close to it as much because it sounds awful, other than that perfect.

Value:
great price, its good for starters.

Desirability:
this mic is shiny! it looks like its 600$ bucks, i fooled all my customers w it. ,lol

Sound:
the sound is good, gets the job done

Ease of Use:
hmmmm, for me it was difficult because i after setup i had to go to prefrence and change some settings.

Support:
havent dealt w it.

Overall:
its good for mini studios

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"Disappointed"

Overall:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Value:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
 
 
 
Sound:
This mic is a disappointment, giving narrow, pinched highs; sounds cheap and bottom end.

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