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AKG Perception 420

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Pros

  • amazing writer and talented singer
  • extremely versatile mic with 3 polar patterns for added flexibility
  • Excellent at recording vocals as well as instruments

Cons

  • 2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
  • XLR mic cost a bit more than other similar options
  • it s a little pricey
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Key specs

  • Studio microphone
  • Wired
  • 1000 Ω
  • 20, 20000 Hz
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AKG Perception 420 - Pros & Cons

AKG Perception 420

Pros

  • amazing writer and talented singer
  • extremely versatile mic with 3 polar patterns for added flexibility
  • Excellent at recording vocals as well as instruments
  • flat and neutral feature
  • It can handle high sound pressure levels as well
  • very informative and helpful post
  • becomes incredibly versatile and useful for many different studio applications
  • almost perfect rating is pretty sexy
  • better for studio use as they are delicate and highly accurate
  • a larger
  • vibrant

Cons

  • 2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
  • XLR mic cost a bit more than other similar options
  • it s a little pricey
  • the high end isn t overly bright
  • it s more susceptible to gentle sounds
  • s no specific bit-depth or sample rate for this microphone
  • a cardioid pattern may look like a heart shape
  • it picks sounds forwards and backward
  • condenser microphones is not acceptable
  • plosives are under control using a pop filter
  • cheap

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AKG Perception 420 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStudio microphone
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Design
Colour of productBlue,Metallic,Nickel
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Connectivity
Device interfaceXLR-3
Connectivity technologyWired
XLR outyes
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Recording quality
Input impedance1000.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 20000
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Dimensions
Height2.09 in
Depth6.5 in
Weight18.52 oz

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AKG Perception 420 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
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