Pro Audio AKG Perception 170 Professional Instrumental Microphone

The AKG Pro Audio P420 is an outstanding microphone for both studio and field recording. The sound quality is clean, warm, and detailed — easily rivaling higher-end mics. The selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-eight) make it extremely versatile for vocals, instruments, and voiceover work. The included shock mount and carrying case are solid and professional-grade, offering excellent protection and stability. The build quality feels premium, and setup is simple. I’ve used it for both music and spoken recordings, and it delivers consistently impressive results. This mic is a real workhorse — highly recommended for anyone serious about audio production.

As a home recording artist, this mic definitely met my needs. For the longest time, I've owned the AKG Perception 120 (the old model), and I've never had a problem with this mic. The main reason to why I bought the P220 was so I can change my setup to have one mic for recording vocals (the P220) and the other mic for recording YouTube videos (Perception 120). The shock mount for the P220 is being used for the Perception 120, and it fits the mic perfectly. Both mics are basically the same size, so I figured that it would work. The build quality on the P220 is rugged and tough, and the functions are very simple. You have 2 main settings: the bass roll off, which is great if you want to record without having to deal with any unnecessary low end frequency that the mic picks up. The other setting cuts off the signal by 20db. From my experience, it's best use is if you have a noisy background, and you don't want that to bleed into the mic. It basically isolates the signal to only be heard right in front of the mic as opposed to everything in the environment. I would be lying if I said that were some things I don't like about it (because I simply LOVE AKG products) but for other people, this might be too simple of a mic compared to other more expensive mics. The sound of this mic is warmer and more direct than the AKG Perception 120, so I felt that it was better for recording vocals. However, the Perception 120 still crushes it in the studio. Some people might consider a different taste in sound compared to other mics, but for me, this mic suits my needs perfectly. The AKG Perception 120: AKG Perception P120 Professional Studio Microphone, Sliver So, here are my pros and cons: PROS: - inexpensive - simple settings - versatile (vocals, guitar, etc.) - rugged CONS (possible opinions of others): - too cheap - too simple (not enough settings) - not preferred taste of sound - too heavy

Performed a little test with this mic. Based on the good reviews and sale price, I figured this might make a good mic for vocal work or at least stringed instruments. I’m happy to report that it fits the bill nicely. Compared to an AT 2035, the sound is more warm, with less character in the mid range at 430 hz to about 900. I think the only thing was a loss of clarity in the 5 kHz range comparatively. Turns out that works very well for baritone ranged singers. I’ll keep the AT 2035 on my tenor and alto singers. At this price range it is tough to find something with a perfectly flat response without some coloring, but it’s really about finding the cheap mics with the right color (frequency response curves) that fit your application. In this case I’d say this is good for male singers with deeper voices, or acoustic instruments in the viola or cello range. I haven’t tried yet, but a medium-low brass might be complimented well here too. Overall, it’s hefty, has the right voicing stage to be useful for vocal singing and voice-over, and fits a budget anyone can afford. For a project studio on a reasonable budget, I think you will be satisfied.

Good little mic use it mainly to record my d28 haven’t mic’d a cabinet yet but will update when I do so far so good

We use this mic for acoustic guitars and instruments. It performs well and sounds very natural. The gain before feedback is workable in a live situation. This little mic is an excellent value for the money and it performed significantly better than I expected.

Straight 10s across the board. Very clear and crisp sound. Barely even picked up ambient noise. This was a very good option to do my voiceovers. Little editing needed after a smooth recording. Worth every penny. 😌

P170.... I did A LOT of research, and tired several microphones trying to set up my home studio (acoustic guitar/vocals) For recording my guitar, in my untreated space, I prefer the P170, for recording my vocals, I prefer the SM57.... It's as simple as that. It IS a condenser microphone, so it is very good at picking up sound... Gaits, and Noise reduction technology is your friend, but this absolutely works in a home studio environment to give you a sound if you're to 1) find the space that gives you the best input, and 2) do a little bit more work on the digital/editing end. I think it's preferable to the C151 because it IS NOT as good as a microphone (the C151 is going to pick up MORE background noise, and has a lower noise floor) What I found for vocals, is it didn't handle my dynamics as well as the SM57, (needing to adjust the gain for softs parts vs loud parts in the same song, which has a way of dampening the emotion) But if you're like me, just trying to put down some finger-picking, country-romance, acoustic guitar, and vocals, the SM57 for vocals and the P170 for the guitar is a SOLID plan.

Love it! Looks great and sounds amazing using my makie Onyx 2v2 Preamp box! Love how it came with all attachments nessasary to set up with my mic arm stand. Definitely worth the money and great for many types of mediums. Great audio clarity and vocal pickups. Sensitivity is designed for orchestras and instruments so use with low audio input when vocal recording. Solid metal frame maker it very durable.

Chegou antes do tempo, comprei 02/01/26, estava previsto pra chegar dia 9, e chegou 07/01/26, muito bom produto!

Super mic,för priset, inget att säga vill man ha bra mic då är mera pengar som gäller

Avevo già uno di questi microfoni acquistato da circa un anno… il prezzo è rimasto sostanzialmente invariato, sui 70/80 Euro. Tra i vari microfoni a cardioide provati negli anni, in questa fascia di prezzo (sia a grande che piccolo diaframma) posso senz'altro testimoniare che l'AKG P170 ha una risposta che lo colloca decisamente in una fascia di prestazioni maggiore. Certo conta molto il gusto personale e l'uso che si fa di queste apparecchiature. Io registro voce e chitarre acustiche utilizzando una scheda audio collegata al computer e utilizzando una daw per poter poi avere accesso a regolazioni di eq. La traccia diretta registrata è già ben equilibrata e rappresenta un buon inizio sul quale operare qualche intervento migliorativo: si ottengono chitarre e voci ben definite e naturali. La fattura costruttiva è curata nell'estetica e i materiali sono di pregio. Un bel microfono anche da vedere. Peso e ingombro contenuti permettono di tenerlo costantemente sulla scrivania sorretto da un braccio snodabile che si può comprare a parte. Anche i filtri antipop che si vedono nelle foto non sono compresi nella confezione: io li uso più che altro per proteggere la capsula dalla polvere… in quanto all'utilità degli stessi per la registrazione, la differenza tra ”con e senza” è praticamente nulla. Adesso ho due di questi microfoni che lavorano in coppia simultaneamente e credo che anche questo sia un ulteriore piccolo passo avanti verso registrazioni sempre più curate… siamo nel campo dell'home recording, per quanto mi riguarda però non escludo che questo microfono possa fare bella figura anche in utilizzi più “advanced”. Consegna a razzo… un paio di giorni, ma io vivo in località piuttosto isolata.

It is a very nice large diaphragm condenser microphone with a great Frequency response. Very sensitive and catches even if you are speaking from 1 or 2 feet far. Built quality is amazing. Best for starters. Very good mic considering the price.

Bon micro polyvalent pour diverse prise de son en live ou studio, je l'utilise pour mon hihat