Big, up-front sound quality!

The Perception 220 is a large-diaphragm True Condenser microphone. It features AKG's new design and logo style, True Condenser capsule technology, switchable 20 dB attenuation pads, and switchable low-cut filter. The condenser is housed in a rugged die-cast chassis. Spider-type shock mount and metal mic case included.

In 2005, AKG launched the Perception models 100 and 200 and it marked the beginning of a big success story. With Perception, AKG created a new series of microphones with legendary AKG sound and quality at an outstanding price/performance level. AKG's Perception Microphones are among the best for wired condenser microphones for their price point. Requires phantom power.

AKG Perception 220 Condenser Microphone Features:

• Large-Diaphragm True Condenser microphone with a big, up-front sound quality
• Switchable 20dB preattenuation pad for use in sound fields as high as 155dB
• Switchable bass cut filter minimizes noise and boominess
• Spider-type shock mount and metal case included
• Cardioid pickup minimizes off-axis sound
• AKG's New Design and logo style
• Rugged die-cast chassis
• Gold-plated 3-pin XLR-type outputs
• Outstanding POP packaging design

AKG Perception 220 Condenser Microphone Includes:

• Spider-type shock mount and metal case

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AKG Perception 220 Condenser Microphone Specifications:

• Capsule: 1" 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
• Max. 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: 2.1" W x 6.3" L (53 x 160mm)
• Net/shipping weight: 525 g (18.5 oz) / 955 g (33.7 oz)
• Standard accessories Metal case, screw-on spider suspension

AKG Perception 220 Condenser Microphone

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Not bad for a first condenser

Posted by Discipulus96 from Portland, OR on Oct 13, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Sound technitian, Musician, and vocalist

Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, some country

This microphone is my first condenser mic. I primarily use it for recording vocals and acoustic guitar. I was impressed by it's detail and sensitivity (as most people are when first using a condenser mic). I was disappointed though when I listened to what I had recorded, and found that I had to give a big boost to the 3-5khz range to prevent it from sounding dull and muffled. The mic has great sound, but simply doesn't pick up much in the mid-high end range.

Maybe it's just a defect in my mic? Either way, i'm returning it and getting a new one, or a different mic altogether.

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i love it

Posted by wirless7654 from tx on Sep 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: country

absolute clear and crispy sound, and beautiful color. i couldn't be happier and musiciansfriend is better than sweetwater.

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Great For The Money!

Posted by Home Recordist from New Joisey on Jun 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Obsessed Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Metal/Pop

I got this because it can handle recording guitar amps as well as vocals. It does a pretty good job at both, especially for the money. I have used an AKG414 in the past in professional studio work, and no, the 220 isn't going to give you that kind of $1000 quality, with real even frequency response and crispness. I like the Perception 220, though, because it does have a fairly flat and somewhat warm frequency response. There's a hint of grainy texture in it, though, if you listen closely, and something a little dull compared to say, the 414. There's not a lot of "air" in the high-end, but there's enough. I have used high-quality Cardas cable with this and found these issues. Yet I think it was a great all-around compromise mic, and I chose it over the 120 series because of the larger diaphragm. I would recommend this if you're on a budget and looking for a warm-sounding, all-around workhorse mic.

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Great Mic for the Money

Posted by Kevinflo from Minnesota on Mar 10, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Home Recording Engineer/Bassist/Singer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I've been using this as my main condenser in my home studio for over a year now and it has been great. I actually dropped it and dented the grill, but it continues to perform perfectly. We used it for vocals, acoustic guitars, and as a room mic for drums on my band's recent album.

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Great mic all around

Posted by Kyle Haubrich from Ames Iowa on Mar 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Folk Rock

I have owned the Perception 200 for two years. This mic is exceptional. I use mainly use it for recording drums and as a room mic. It picks the drums up nicely and adds warmth to the recordings as it picks up the rest of the band … electric guitar/bass amp(s) and vocals through the PA. Using the perception in this way makes for a neat vintage sound. If you want to hear what it sounds like check out my myspace page. Look for the the sloe kids.

I also use this mic for recording vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cabinets, organ, as well as noises around the house for sampling. It excels in all of these fields … very warm and clear. It is capable of picking up very quiet sounds from long distances if gain is rather hot. I am very happy with this mic and if it were lost or stolen I would defiantly buy this item again. Every home studio on a budget should have one.

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