AKG Perception 200 Large Diaphragm True Condenser Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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Ground-breaking, high-quality AKG large-diaphragm recording microphones have defined the international studio standard for decades. The new Perception 100 and Perception 200 microphones are based on AKG's nearly 6 decades of experience and from input provided by sound engineers around the world that use AKG products every day.

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