AKG Perception Live P4 Reviews

Superb all-rounder!

This is a great low-priced mic that you can use on almost anything - guitars, vocals, saxophone (be sure to keep it at a distance and use a great pre+comp combination). With decent clarity and dynamics, this is an excellent mic if you're starting to record at home and have no idea what mic to choose first. Learning how to get the most out of this tiny thing is a truly satisfying and rewarding lesson on recording.

Very good for guitar amp.

Very good quality, small, compact, great range.

I needed tom mics, and these didn't underperform!

Surprisingly well built, very nice chassis, good brand, they do their job perfectly and they can deliver! For the price this is the best suggestion for people who need tom mics without breaking the bank!

Very nice mic

I use it for drums/percussion both live and in the studio. It sounds good and clear, the clamp makes it easy to mount onto any hoop. For its price, this mic is a true bargain.

it's a mic

i have used this on my snare through a looper and a space echo it works

Excellent mic for trumpet recording

Look no further than this well priced robust mic that can take the demands of recording a trumpet in full flow. Very happy with this purchase.

Excellent

I use these mics for voice recording in the studio and at outside broadcasts. Don't be fooled, they are far more than just a 'drum mic'. Robust physically and sonically, good frequency range, useful pattern. Resistant to popping, compact and low profile. Excellent value for money; if they get lost or stolen they can be easily replaced from production budget.

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Super micro

I use this micro to record my Fender Blues Junior

Absolutely nothing to negative to say about it

Price is good as well

Great sound

I have 4 of these already throughout my drum set, they are great

Great choice for modern sound

Pros:

- punchy tone for toms and snare

- decent size

- price

Cons:

- fixed mount

- the clip isn't the best

This is a fantastic choice for a first mic set and for beginners, as the sound is pretty dang good with toms and snare without any mixing. No need for massive EQ adjustments or other mixing trickery to have your drums sound good, provided you've tuned your drums well enough and paid a bit of attention to where you place the microphone.

I actually bought the full AKG Session Set, but since it was B-stock, I cannot review it separately. I also bought an extra one of these, so I now have P4s for snare top and all my toms.

Only drawback is the fixed mount, which limits the options for positioning the mic, especially with the clip that is included with these mics. I suggest buying the t.bone clips that have a bit of adjustability and cost just a couple of euros. I've seen some reviews complaining about the clips being loose, but I'd guess they aren't actually stretching the clip all the way, you have to use force to get them on them rim.

Nice microphone to record celestion V30

I use this mike with Celestion V30 and DL Mamzer by Fane. in both cases the microphone works very well. it is small and well built, records the electric guitar specially distorted in very good way. I like the mids from it. I bought as an experiment, but I am very happy with it and I use it a lot.

Surprisingly Good.

I bought these mics for use on toms for two of our in-house church kits.

I had my doubts due to the low price tag and a few minor disappointments with AKG in recent history. The clip is durable, 6 months of constant use. The mics are well built and represent the sound of the toms well. (Used on an 18', 16' 14' 12'). There is some slight colouration in the low end, for my application that's not unwelcome.

I am yet to try them in any other scenario than live and on kits, I am hoping to get the opportunity to mic a horns section with them and will update.

Would recommend.

NIce addition to our Drum kit bundle

We were looking for affordable but decent quality mike to complete our bundfe and these small P4 were perfect to mike toms.

These are of good quality and the sound is really reliable.

Nice product for a reasonable budget.

It will make its job ... we're using them in a small live concert club s

Very Professional

The item is very good and the service is very professional.

Solid mic

I've been using this one on guitar cabinets, acoustic guitar and live vocals over the last three years with very good results. These are definitely my go to microphones for guitar cabs or vocals, although it might sound rough at too high distortions. It really shines on cleans and even bass cabinets or amps.

Good Quality Good Price

It is working wonderfully with my cajon, I am clamping it to the opening in the back and it is steady. It catches the low and high notes equally, and with some adjustments on the mixer, the sound becomes near to pro.

Good mic

This mic sounds better than cheapest budget mics, so there is the point to invest a little more. It produces pretty decent lows on my floor tom. The attached mount/clip is not very adjustable and is a little bit wobbly, but it does its job. Overall good product.

This is one excellent amp mic

One of greatest amp mic, very best for concerts and studio.

Small and good value

I use this for micing a trombone in live situations. Works well. Good sound, small mic to fit in my trombone case and complete with in built clip. Good value for money.

Great mic

I use this for recording electric bass, and I'm pleased with the results. It didn't come with a cable, which wasn't a problem for me but it would have been nice if one was included.