Best Review for AKG Perception 220 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

AKG Perception 220 Large Diaphragm Condenser MicrophoneBest Review for AKG Perception 220 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

With so many on offer these days, it is great to have a make you can trust. The AKG Perception 220 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone is certainly that and will be a perfect purchase. For this reduced price, the AKG Perception 220 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone is widely recommended and is always a popular choice with lots of people.


  • 1' large diaphragm condenser mic
  • Rugged all-metal body
  • Legendary AKG sound

Product Description

Perception 220 - One-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser cardioid transducer - Rugged all-metal body - Roadworthy construction - Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad - Switchable bass cut filter - Legendary AKG sound quality - Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria - Comes with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case The Perception 220 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. Its many useful features and included accessories make this microphone uncommonly versatile. It delivers a classic warm, clear sound and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. These standards are based on AKG´s six decades of experience in making microphones and on input from sound engineers around the world who use AKG products every day.Its 1-inch large-diaphragm true condenser transducer brings AKG studio quality to the project studio as well as all other areas of recording and live sound applications. A switchable bass cut filter and preattenuation pad make it perfectly suited even for use on loud sound sources producing sound pressure levels up to 155 dB SPL. The rugged and roadworthy design makes it also a perfect choice for on-stage applications. The Perception 220 comes with a spider-type shock mount and a rugged metal case.Type 1 Large Diaphragm True CondenserPolar pattern cardioidFrequency range 20 to 20,000 HzSensitivity 18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV)Max. SPL 135 dB/155 dB (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THDEquivalent noise level 16 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 78 dBPreattenuation pad 0 dB, -20 dBBass filter 12 dB/octave at 300 HzImpedance =1000 ohmsPowering <2 mAPower requirement 48 V phantom power to DIN/IECConnector 3-pin XLRFinish metallic blue/nickel grilleDimensions 53 dia. x 165 mm (2.1 dia. x 6.5 in.)Net weight 525 g (18.5 oz.)Shipping weight 1,970 g (4.3 lb.)