For smooth vocals and gorgeously detailed instruments and drums.

With the AKG Perception 100 Microphone, you get AKG's world-famous sound from a large-diaphragm condenser mic; AKG's 2-year parts and labor warranty; plus solid, consistent performance that no other value-priced microphone can touch. The Perception 100 mic features a true externally biased, large-diaphragm condenser transducer with low distortion and consistent sonic characteristics. Delivering smooth response from 20Hz-20kHz and capable of handling sound pressure levels of up to 135dB, this AKG microphone is a serious performer with a low price tag. AKG includes a stand adapter with the Perception 100 Mic.

AKG Perception 100 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features:

• True externally biased, large-diaphragm condenser
• Low distortion
• Consistent sonic characteristics
• Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
• SPL capability: 135dB
• 2-year parts and labor warranty

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AKG Perception 100 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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Ehh...Could be Better

Posted by Tek_Knowledge from Maryland on Mar 24, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer, Artist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rap/Hip Hop/R n B

The AKG 100 microphone is the first condenser mic that I purchased. I now use the MXL 3000. To be fair, this is a decent microphone for the price. However, the mic has positives and negatives. on the positive side, it does give a nice clean crisp sound. The first negative is that this crisp sound is paper thin. You have to do A LOT of eq to make up for this in the 200 Hz range, which adds noise into the vocals. The other problem which is much harder to fixed is the "pinched" high end vocals that do not go away with any form of eq (i've tried everything). If you're looking for a mic on a budget, this is okay but I'd recommend the MXL 3000 over this anyday.

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Bang for the buck!

Posted by Tom from Georgia on Feb 15, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Loud American Acoustic Guitar ROCK

What can I say? For this price I knew for sure there had to be something lacking in this mic. There is NOTHING lacking in this mic. The bottom line for me is, (and always has been) what comes out of the speakers. And what comes out of my speakers when using the Perception 100 is exactly what I feed into it. Every single nuance! I use mine primarily for acoustic guitar and vocals. I'm sure it does the job just as well with other instruments. Try it out...you won't be disappointed.

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Worth Every Penny

Posted by Studio44Man from IL on Feb 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer/ Producer/Drummer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I use the mic as a drum room mic and for acoustic guitars. I must say it is hard to find a mic this good for the price and me being an AKG fan tried it. It lacks in features but for the price, who cares. So if you are wanting an all purpose mic for recording but don't want to spend a lot to do it this is the mic for you.

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this is an amazing buy

Posted by mandosnbanjos from Memphis, TN on Mar 25, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: DIY Home Recordings

Reviewer's Play Style: Acoustic blues/bluegrass/folk

I was very skeptical about this mic at the time of purchase since the price was so low. I wanted a mic that recorded acoustic music with amazing detail and was ready to spent $350 (maybe even a little more). I got exactly what I was looking for with this mic. The salesman told me something about a german made capsule that would set this above anything under the $400 range. After promising I could bring it back if I wasnt satisfied(a no-no with mics),I figured what did I have to lose? I consider myself to be very hard to please and I have to say this mic is the best value I have ever landed musically. Save some bucks and go for it is my advice. The only problem Ive had is with the mount and since there is probobly a hundred ways to fix that without spending a dime...so what.

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Great Deal

Posted by mic man from Denver, CO on Mar 3, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Semi Pro

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Pop

I got this as a Christmas Gift and I think it is a super cool mic... specially if you record in a Boss BR-1600CD like I do. With the Boss's great vocal effects, this mic performs great. I would choose something else if you're recording for professional quality but using it to record instead of a dynamic mic is just unbeatable

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