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AKG Perception 200 Studio Condenser Microphone
Bass cut filter. -10dB pre-attenuation pad.
"AKG $150!! Thats all you need"
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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.
"Go get one!"
Feature:
Hard case, cracking shock mount, attenuation and lo cut switches. And a great sound. You can get a lot less for a lot more...
Quality:
Very well made and solid - typical AKG
Value:
Never owned a mic that is such good value for money
Desirability:
Irresistable
Sound:
Warm, warm, warm. Oh, did I say warm? For broadcasting work this is a fantastic sounding mic for a small studio.
Ease of Use:
Plug and play (assuming you have phantom)
Overall:
Overall, I can't fault this mic, even if I had paid a lot more for it. For live broadcast work, vocal and instrument recording, and live stage work it is a true gem
Hard case, cracking shock mount, attenuation and lo cut switches. And a great sound. You can get a lot less for a lot more...
Quality:
Very well made and solid - typical AKG
Value:
Never owned a mic that is such good value for money
Desirability:
Irresistable
Sound:
Warm, warm, warm. Oh, did I say warm? For broadcasting work this is a fantastic sounding mic for a small studio.
Ease of Use:
Plug and play (assuming you have phantom)
Overall:
Overall, I can't fault this mic, even if I had paid a lot more for it. For live broadcast work, vocal and instrument recording, and live stage work it is a true gem
"AKG, a name you can count on for quality."
Feature:
The 10 db attenuation is a nice feature, as is the roll off, if needed.
Quality:
I expected quality with AKG, and as expected, they delivered. The mic has a nice solid feel, well made.
Value:
I was very impressed with the audio quality. This mic has a frequency response as good, or better than mics costing 3 times the cost.
Desirability:
I like the light silver-blue coating.
Sound:
As a broadcaster, I have become comfortable using dynamic mics, geenearrly SM5B's, RE20's, and SM7's. I woulod compare the Perception 200 to any of the expensive mics used in the industry. This is an extrememy sensitive mic, so if you are used to "eating" a dynamic, this will take some getting used to.
Ease of Use:
Can't get any easier, plug it in and you're ready to go!
Support:
I don't expect that support will ever be needed.
Overall:
I expect to keep this mic in the studio for many years, not necessarily for voice-over work, unless I install a pop and blast filter.
The 10 db attenuation is a nice feature, as is the roll off, if needed.
Quality:
I expected quality with AKG, and as expected, they delivered. The mic has a nice solid feel, well made.
Value:
I was very impressed with the audio quality. This mic has a frequency response as good, or better than mics costing 3 times the cost.
Desirability:
I like the light silver-blue coating.
Sound:
As a broadcaster, I have become comfortable using dynamic mics, geenearrly SM5B's, RE20's, and SM7's. I woulod compare the Perception 200 to any of the expensive mics used in the industry. This is an extrememy sensitive mic, so if you are used to "eating" a dynamic, this will take some getting used to.
Ease of Use:
Can't get any easier, plug it in and you're ready to go!
Support:
I don't expect that support will ever be needed.
Overall:
I expect to keep this mic in the studio for many years, not necessarily for voice-over work, unless I install a pop and blast filter.
"It's a REAL AKG, Nevermind the Price."
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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.
"The Best Mic for starting studios"
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Feature:not too many HUGE features, but what can i say, its a mic
Quality:
nothing is "the best" but it is certainly worth the money
Value:
i would buy 300 of these if i could, but i cant, and i dont know what i would use them for, but deffinetly worth the money
Desirability:
practical addition to my setup
Sound:
it picks up voices AND guitar amps so clear, i love this thing
Ease of Use:
plug in, and just push record, literally that simple
Support:
i havent had any problems (yet)
Overall:
excellent price, shockmount looks cool, and the clarity is amazing
"It delivers a Clean, larger than life representation of what I am recording"
Feature:
it has bass and attenuation trroll offs. No multi pattern but I can work around that.
Quality:
Solid construction, Screen is well plated and body has nice tinted finish the shock mount is ok too. I have had one for about a year and a half and I like it almost as much as the AKG 3000B it is a good looking microphone
Value:
A AKG for under 200 dollars
Desirability:
I would not throw it out of the studio )ut it is strictly for recording audio)
Sound:
This mic delivers sound quality comparable to mics costing a lot more. It is a great all around mic. Warm and transparent, clean not edgy, solid and well made.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in. If you are not used to condensers it is going to take some experimentation. if you are an experienced engineer it is pretty cut and dry.
Support:
I have AKGs from the late 50s which have yet to need support
Overall:
I like it for what it is I see some microphones for five or ten thousand dollars which may sound much better, but I get a good sound out of this microphone. In other words it makes my vocals and guitar sound good, warm, no distortion, no excessive coloration, basic features(easy attenuation and bass roll off),
it has bass and attenuation trroll offs. No multi pattern but I can work around that.
Quality:
Solid construction, Screen is well plated and body has nice tinted finish the shock mount is ok too. I have had one for about a year and a half and I like it almost as much as the AKG 3000B it is a good looking microphone
Value:
A AKG for under 200 dollars
Desirability:
I would not throw it out of the studio )ut it is strictly for recording audio)
Sound:
This mic delivers sound quality comparable to mics costing a lot more. It is a great all around mic. Warm and transparent, clean not edgy, solid and well made.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in. If you are not used to condensers it is going to take some experimentation. if you are an experienced engineer it is pretty cut and dry.
Support:
I have AKGs from the late 50s which have yet to need support
Overall:
I like it for what it is I see some microphones for five or ten thousand dollars which may sound much better, but I get a good sound out of this microphone. In other words it makes my vocals and guitar sound good, warm, no distortion, no excessive coloration, basic features(easy attenuation and bass roll off),
"Hearing It, You'd Never Guess the Price."
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Feature:The roll off works great for proximity issues and the pad is solid, though I don't have high spl situations to cope with on this mic. The shockmount is sturdy and totally effective in isolating vibration. The carry case is pure AKG pro.
Quality:
Well-made and looking all business. Switches are durable and smooth. This must be a market-maker loss leader for AKG. It is a $500 microphone by all standards of comparison. If you need a tube condenser mic, buy one. If you have a tube mic pre, this will handle everything you demand of it, short of a tube condenser.
Value:
You need be carefull not to buy a $599 mic when you can get this one for around $160 and it has better sound. In fact, you could get four of them!
Desirability:
At this price point, this mic is unmatched. It's not a cheap micophone. It's a good microphone for preposterously little money.
Sound:
Clarity and Sensitivity are its hallmarks. It is very precise with an open presence at the top. I use it for vocals only, which are true and crisp. It benefits greatly from a tube mic pre, be that an Avalon or a PreSonus BlueTube. A range of profiles are available using a tube pre.
Ease of Use:
Plug and Play. The only learning curve is the settings that you prefer on your preamp.
Support:
The best suport is the support you don't need, eh?
Overall:
It was recommended to me and I strongly recommend it to others. It is especially gratifying to the budget conscious project musician. This is just one of the several mics one needs, but it is a totally solid deal and extraordinary value from AKG.
"Steal This Mic"
Feature:
Roll of and padding are a nice plus. I upgraded from Perception 100 for these features.
Quality:
As well amde as anyrthing out there. Looks durable enough to stand up to travel better than me.
Value:
At this price, you thnk you'r stealing it.
Desirability:
Love the color and the spider shock mount looks avant retro. . . if there is such a thing.
Sound:
I am really fussy about voice. Comapred to Electrovoice PE27, this one sounds a lot more mellow while still being natural. Equally responsive to mics costiong a lot more.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in to your preamp. How difficult could that be?
Support:
So far, not needed.
Overall:
No compalaints, all praise.
Roll of and padding are a nice plus. I upgraded from Perception 100 for these features.
Quality:
As well amde as anyrthing out there. Looks durable enough to stand up to travel better than me.
Value:
At this price, you thnk you'r stealing it.
Desirability:
Love the color and the spider shock mount looks avant retro. . . if there is such a thing.
Sound:
I am really fussy about voice. Comapred to Electrovoice PE27, this one sounds a lot more mellow while still being natural. Equally responsive to mics costiong a lot more.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in to your preamp. How difficult could that be?
Support:
So far, not needed.
Overall:
No compalaints, all praise.
AKG Perception 200 Mic Customer Review
Feature:
roll off switch offers more diversity
Quality:
great. well put together, sturdy.
Value:
for the money, you'll get top notch sound without breaking your pocket book. It took me a lot closer to the sound I've been searching for
Desirability:
It's great
Sound:
I had the MXL990 mic, and upgraded to this beast. Works great. Sounds great
Ease of Use:
if you don't know how to use a mic, you shouldn't be in this business.
Support:
I would think AKG's customer support is outstanding.
Overall:
When and if you do purchase this mic, open it up, hold it in your palm, and feel this sucker, it glows in performance wise. Lots of headroom, doesn't have to warm up as long as my MXL990
roll off switch offers more diversity
Quality:
great. well put together, sturdy.
Value:
for the money, you'll get top notch sound without breaking your pocket book. It took me a lot closer to the sound I've been searching for
Desirability:
It's great
Sound:
I had the MXL990 mic, and upgraded to this beast. Works great. Sounds great
Ease of Use:
if you don't know how to use a mic, you shouldn't be in this business.
Support:
I would think AKG's customer support is outstanding.
Overall:
When and if you do purchase this mic, open it up, hold it in your palm, and feel this sucker, it glows in performance wise. Lots of headroom, doesn't have to warm up as long as my MXL990
"Rocks my socks"
Feature:
Great accessories: Tank Case Giga-Cool Spider shock mount
Quality:
Looks rugged and weights a ton (or even more!) Built to last I'd say.
Value:
Cheap & Good
Desirability:
Ooh Sexey beast.
Sound:
Great sound, it picks up EVERY sound in and out the room. Even traffic sounds :P
Ease of Use:
Well, as long as you have phantom power, you're ready.
Support:
You won't need it.
Overall:
Well, for the bucks, I don't think there's a lot better than this. Except if you want to pay three times the price of this one. You're better with the 200 than the 100 just for the bass roll off, pretty useful on male vox.
Great accessories: Tank Case Giga-Cool Spider shock mount
Quality:
Looks rugged and weights a ton (or even more!) Built to last I'd say.
Value:
Cheap & Good
Desirability:
Ooh Sexey beast.
Sound:
Great sound, it picks up EVERY sound in and out the room. Even traffic sounds :P
Ease of Use:
Well, as long as you have phantom power, you're ready.
Support:
You won't need it.
Overall:
Well, for the bucks, I don't think there's a lot better than this. Except if you want to pay three times the price of this one. You're better with the 200 than the 100 just for the bass roll off, pretty useful on male vox.
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