AKG Perception 220 Large Diaphragm, True Condenser Cardioid Microphone

The AKG Perception 220 Studio Condenser Microphone is a recent addition to the Perception line of quality microphones. If you have never had the chance to experience these mics, here's your chance. Perfect for countless applications, the Perception line is the secret weapon of thousands of studios worldwide. Here are a few quotes from some satisfied customers:

AKG Perception Series - Market Reaction

...I do radio voice overs and I can tell you that after using a $1,000 Neumann, a $650 Shure and a $1,200 Sennheiser, this mic sounds better than any of those

I bought this mic a few weeks ago and have used it for recording vocals and acoustic guitar. The results from this mic were unbelievable for the price! The vocals were clear and warm-sounding. The guitar had a LIVE feel to it.

I own a pair of these mics and have used them to record everything from drums to choirs and they have delivered a very clear and clean sound with awesome detail.

This is THE best buy in an inexpensive condenser mic. So far, I have only used it for vocals and it delivers a warm, transparent sound that I have found lacking in other mics in this price range.

I was just BLOWN AWAY by its clarity and presence - It has that sound that mics a few times its price would have.

Features
Large-Diaphragm True Condenser microphone with a big, up-front sound quality

Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad for use in sound fields as high as 155 dB

Switchable bass cut filter minimizes noise and boominess

Spider-type Shock Mount and Metal Case included

Cardioid pickup minimizes off-axis sound

Same Day Music is an authorized dealer of AKG products.

- Capsule: 1-inch Large-diaphragm true condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity:18 mA
- Preattenuation Pad: 0 dB , -20 dB
- Bass-cut Filter: 12 dB/octave at 300 Hz
- Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD: 135 dB / 155 dB (0 / -20 dB)
- Impedance: <200 ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: >1,000 ohms
- Powering: 48 V phantom power
- Current Consumption: < 2 mA
- Output Connector: Gold-plated 3-pin XLR-type
- Finish: Metallic blue
- Dimensions - mm: 53 x 160mm (W x L)
- Dimensions - in: 2.1 x 6.3 in (W x L)
- Net / Shipping Weight: 525 g (18.5 oz) / 955 g (33.7 oz)
- Included Accessories: Metal case, screw-on spider suspension

Same Day Music is an authorized dealer of AKG products.

Shipping Weights and Dimensions

Base Item

Shipping Weight: 5 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 6 in