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AKG Perception 220

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Pros

  • Great for catching the dynamic of the room
  • It handles hand percussion equally capably
  • well balanced and solid

Cons

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  • the microphone is heavy (well not to take up a perch 15 euros
  • way into most of my studio projects somehow or another
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Key specs

  • Studio microphone
  • Cardioid
  • 3 mA
  • Wired
  • 200 Ω
  • -34 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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AKG Perception 220 - Pros & Cons

AKG Perception 220

Pros

  • Great for catching the dynamic of the room
  • It handles hand percussion equally capably
  • well balanced and solid
  • general standard of engineering and finish is excellent
  • both mics are great and can be used in any environment
  • good tonal balance and detailed sound
  • provide outstanding functionality for both indoor and outdoor requirements
  • realistic and smooth audio effects
  • very clean
  • understated
  • and minimalistic look

Cons

  • You are using an outdated browser
  • the microphone is heavy (well not to take up a perch 15 euros
  • way into most of my studio projects somehow or another
  • missing a pop filter as well as a shock mount
  • this microphone is not a one-trick pony
  • Only has a Cardioid polar pattern
  • Condenser microphones can be a little over-sensitive
  • no XLR cable supplied with it
  • No microphone cable is included
  • coloration or compression I run directly into the ProjectMix interface
  • AKG P220 is heavier than AT2020

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AKG Perception 220 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStudio microphone
Direction typeCardioid
Output impedance1000.0 Ω
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Design
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  • Black
  • Blue,Metallic,Nickel
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Connectivity
Device interfaceXLR-3
Connectivity technologyWired
XLR outyes
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Power
Power consumption3.0 mA
Operating voltage48.0 V
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Recording quality
Input impedance200.0 Ω
Sensitivity-34.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Height2.13 in
Depth6.5 in
Weight18.7 oz
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Features
Microphone holderyes
Desktop standyes

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AKG Perception 220 AKG - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 01.08.2014
AKG Perception

Can condenser mics at this price really be worthy of a name like AKG? Actually, it seems they can...

By Paul White
10 minute read

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