AKG P420
Large diaphragm condenser microphone

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Midrange best microphone
If you are looking for an all purpose, general microphone, then the AKG P420 your best bet.
This is simply because this microphone can be used for about any application will sound good.
Polar pattern, background noise, proximity/distance, all is overall value.
I recommend.
Great budget choice
Pros:
- options (polar pattern, pad, low cut)
- sturdy build
- clear sound
The sound is on the brighter side and not very warm, so for that type of sound you will want to look elsewhere. The heavy weight might be an issue with lighter mic stands.
Polar patterns work well, omni picks up 360 pretty flawlessly and the rejection in cardioid and figure 8 is pretty good. I haven't tried the low cut and pad as of yet, but they're nice to have as options.
Polar Patterns at Low Cost
Wow, where else will you find a microphone of this build, for this price, with this much flexibility?
If you're a home-based producer/engineer and looking to utilise mid-side recording techniques, this microphone's figure-8 polar pattern is phenomenal. Alongside the omni and cardioid polar patterns, combined with the HPF and -20dB pad built in, you can't make a wrong choice at this price.
The shock mount and case included are a big plus - this is a must have anywhere on low to mid-budget projects. The vocals sound crisp but not overly boosted in the high end like you get with a lot of cheap(er) condenser microphones. It doesn't feel fragile - more like solid and robust. Still, i'm not going to be dropping it any time soon.
I would recommend this for recording acoustic guitars, vocals, ambience and more subtle instrumentation i.e. piano, harp also.
The ability to utilise the fig-8 and omni patterns in many situations with such a reasonably priced microphone is outrageous, you'd be missing out by not buying this!
If you are looking for a sturdy all-round microphone that's good for many applications, this is a wise choice. It's got crisp highs and very nice even tones throughout the range. It also has switchable polar patterns including a 'figure 8'. So if - like me - you need a mic for mid/side technique, this one does the job nicely. Excellent value.
So far, excellent!
I’ve had a pair of these microphones for a couple of weeks now, and I’m really impressed.
Great feature set for the money - acoustic guitars with both of these in a mid/side configuration are really nice
A MUST in its category
just as described in many reviews, a great mic for its price.
I haven't tried it with acoustic instruments yet, but with the voice it delivers great recording quality
Durable
great quality mic great sound and very durable
for the money it is great love it
Good
Its sound is really good
Great Mic
I got this mic to cover two way conversations on a podcast. UIt does the job very well. I also have a P120. To be honest, the 120 is a slightly nicer, more full bodied sound for a single (male) vocal. But really happy with this one also.
Technical Data
- Manufactured by AKG
- Released in 2014
- Average price : $230
- 1" condenser microphone
- Full metal housing
- Switchable characteristics (cardioid, omnidirectional, figure 8)
- Frequency range: 20 - 20000 Hz
- Switchable low cut at 300 Hz
- Switchable -20 dB Pad
- Maximum SPL: 135 / 155 dB
- Diameter: 53 mm
- Length: 165 mm
- Weight : 525g
- Colour: Black
- Incl. shock mount and transport case
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