AKG Microphones

The manufactures of AKG produce highly regarded studio condenser microphones in a variety of models and price points. Each model contributes its own unique sound for a number of recording applications. AKG puts an extensive amount of time into research and development which has proved successful exemplified by decades of presence in top studios around the world. Many recording engineers consider the C12 and 414 models to be the best sounding microphones of all time. AKG’s implementation of a sensitive and consistent diaphragm design coupled with modern technology such as their acoustic suspension system in the new 414’s easily brings there microphones to the top of pile when it comes to professional studio recordings. Each of AKG’s models has a distinct voice and design allowing them to be used for a multitude of recording applications such as vocals, guitars, and/or drums. AKG is known for their pristine “top-end” giving cymbals shimmer and acoustic guitars sparkle and brilliance.

Most popular and a current condenser microphones from AKG
(Each microphone has varying set of qualities to suit your recording needs best)

AKG Perception 220

The Perception series is AKG’s cost effective line of microphones focused on home studio recordings. The Perception 220 is a great microphone capable of handling a number of recording needs. The capsule and electronic circuitry rivals many professional microphones. It gives pleasing results for vocals guitar, or drum overhead recording.

AKG C2000B

The C 2000 is a mid-level recording condenser. The C series are designed to be extremely sensitive low noise recording mics. The C2000 has a rugged design and includes a shock mount. It performs well for recoding vocals, acoustic guitars and electric guitars. Its sensitive capsule performs especially well capturing the nuances and high sound pressure levels of drums

AKG C451B

AKG’s 451 model is used consistently in top recording studios around the world for drum and acoustic guitar recordings. It’s the only small diaphragm microphone in this lineup. Its small capsule gives it a spot in recording for accuracy, fast transient response and clarity. The C 451 B is a great microphone to use for stereo recording. The small capsules allow specific placement for highly detailed recordings.

AKG C414 XL II

The 414 is at the head of the line for popular professional microphones. The 414 has been around for decades used in virtually every professional recording studio in the world. The design was made for absolute quality and versatility. The 414 has a recognizable sound that has been used on everything from flamingo guitar to heavy hitting drums. Many engineers rave about this mic for its vocal performance and versatility.

AKG Solid Tube
The focus of the Solid Tube is a mic designed with unmatched warmth and character while implementing modern circuitry to reducing common noise problems associated with earlier design tube microphones. Tubes impart a unique sound character to the signal. AKG’s developers spent an extensive amount of time designing the best capsule to couple with their tube circuitry and have come up with a highly regarded tube microphone that stands firm in there line of top professional microphones. The Solid Tube is revered for its vocal performance.

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