Buy AKG Perception 200 Large Diaphragm True Condenser MicrophoneAKG Perception 200 Large Diaphragm True Condenser Microphone Product Description:
- Rugged metal housing
- Switchable -10dB pre-attenuation pad
- Metal carrying case included
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Outstanding Performance At Any Price
By Mitchell Small
After trying progressively better microphones, I decided to get serious about buying a good microphone. The intended use of the microphone is for narrative vocal recording, as opposed to musical vocal recording, with the possibility of recording acoustic guitar and conga drum as well. I could not be more pleased with my choice.Several other microphones were considered, including the Perception 100. The primary difference between the two models is the 200 features two switches allowing the microphone to be used in very high volume level situations and to reduce bass input. In retrospect, while these are not gimmicks, I question how much my particular need for these features will be. The difference in price was reasonable, so my dissatisfaction is minimal. The real rating should be four point eight (4.8) points out of five.The sound quality offered by the Perception 200 more than makes up for any dissatisfaction over spending a little more than I needed to. Where I work, we have a broadcast quality microphone in a sound isolated environment. That microphone cost 3 to 5 times what I spent on the Perception 200. Digital recordings produced by both microphones on the same equipment show very little difference in sound capture. In informal blind listening, through the same playback equipment, most people agreed the Perception recordings sounded slightly warmer, but the vocal range was identical and the Perception captured subtle vocal nuances as well as the more expensive studio microphone.According to AKG, except for the aforementioned attenuation switches, the Perception 100 is supposed to deliver the same response as the Perception 200. Only because of the differ4ence in cost, I'd slightly downgrade the overall value of the 200. The performance is outstanding at any price. I highly recommend this microphone to serious home recorders or studio operators wanting quality on a tight budget.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
It's almost too good--I never knew my voice sounded like that!
By Argyris
I have heard recordings of my own voice before; I even recorded a demo in a professional studio once. It's very difficult at first to get past just how different one's voice sounds to others than how one hears it himself. And a good microphone can reveal exactly what is good about a singing voice and what needs some work.That's where the AKG Perception 200 comes in. I'm fairly new to the home recording scene, though I have an intermediate working knowledge of how things operate and I have a very good ear. The results I have gotten with this microphone exceed, in my opinion, even those that I have achieved in the studio (with obviously more expensive equipment). My voice comes out both clear and warm, and this microphone picks up *everything*. Every single ancillary noise my mouth makes alongside my singing is caught; to overcome this requires a slightly different technique than un-amplified singing. And I can emphatically recommend a pop filter with this microphone--the plosives are atrocious, though I assume this is an issue with a lot of equipment and not the AKG Perception 200 specifically.I have read some reviews elsewhere that state that this microphone is a power hog and requires a high gain setting in order to achieve an acceptable audio level. In my experience I have not had any trouble with this. I suppose different equipment interacts better or worse with other equipment, and perhaps these users rolled the snake eyes in that respect. In any event, you will definitely need a preamp with phantom power--but then, this is a condenser mic so you should expect that.Overall, my usual long monologue is surprisingly short this time around. At prices anywhere from $129 to $159, you honestly cannot go wrong with the AKG Perception 200. Plus, included in your price are a nice case and a shock mount. Some have had trouble with their mounts, but I've had my Perception 200 for over a month now and I have yet to have a single problem with it. It's deceptively heavy (you will be surprised the first time you pick it up), though this just means that it's built like a tank. Honestly, the only bad thing I can say about it is that contrary to the pictures the casing is a wholly unattractive shade of baby blue. Why AKG went with this when slate gray would have sufficed I cannot say. It's not as though this detracts from the performance in any way.What are you waiting for? The Squonk has spoken; if you're in the market for a great condenser mic on any budget, don't hesitate to pick up the AKG Perception 200. You won't be disappointed.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful.Affordable mid-range mic
By protoguy
By mid-range I mean the levels. This mic is very middle of the line. If you need the highs or you need the lows it picks up a good flat level in vocals. I haven't tried out any studio microphones other than this one but I was very impressed when going from a low price stage mic to this for my recording. If you really don't want to spend the money for one of the high end models but you still want a great mic this is the way to go for studio recording. I can't say anything bad about it. I got mine with a carrying case, a shock mount and it looks nicer than most studio mics. Overall great mic for any type of vocal recording.
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