Which AKG microphone is best?

  • Best Overall. AKG C214. The AKG C214 is one of AKG’s best condenser microphones, offering a great balance between quality and cost.
  • USB Microphone. AKG Lyra.
  • Studio Microphone. AKG P220.
  • Instrument Microphone. AKG P170.
  • Vocal Microphone. AKG D7.
  • Best For Drums. AKG D12 VR.
  • Best High End. AKG C12 VR.

Is AKG C214 good for vocals?

And since the C214 shares some of the genetics of the iconic and incredible sounding 414, this would be a great choice on vocals. Especially for pop/hip-hop/R&B, the high-end boost and ‘hyped-ness’ will work really well for getting a modern, in-your-face sound right at the source.

Which MIC is best for recording vocals?

  1. Shure SM7B. The best vocal mic – it was good enough for MJ.
  2. Aston Microphones Spirit. The best of British engineering.
  3. AKG C414 XLII. Versatility and very high quality are order of the day.
  4. Shure Super 55. One of the best vocal mics for the stage.
  5. Rode NTK.
  6. Shure SM58.
  7. IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio.
  8. AKG C636.

What is AKG C214 good for?

The C214 works well with vocals and speech, piano and organ and acoustic/electric guitars, but not quite as well with electric bass. It’s recommended for recording strings, such as double bass, violin or cello, and it also performs well on drums – particularly for overheads.

Is the AKG C214 omnidirectional?

The AKG C214 reveals quite a lot about your recording space due to this sensitivity. And though it’s described and marketed as a cardioid mic, above 1,000 Hertz to about 8,000 Hz its polar pattern is far more omnidirectional than cardioid, meaning that sensitivity is active in all directions.

What is the AKG C214 used for?

In use. The C214 works well with vocals and speech, piano and organ and acoustic/electric guitars, but not quite as well with electric bass. It’s recommended for recording strings, such as double bass, violin or cello, and it also performs well on drums – particularly for overheads.

Is the AKG perception MIC a good mic?

Again, given the price and build quality, the Perception works well as a general‑purpose, cardioid‑pattern, small‑diaphragm mic, and although more money will buy you greater accuracy, there’s certainly no excuse not to make excellent recordings with this mic.

What kind of MIC is the perception 420?

The Perception 420 replaces the discontinued Perception 400 and is a dual‑diaphragm, switchable‑pattern, side‑address mic that’s intended as a multi‑application studio workhorse.

What’s the sound level on a AKG 420?

With the pad switched in, the 420 can handle SPLs up to 155dB, so there’s not much that’s likely to challenge it in the volume department.

Can a 420 mic be used as a vocal mic?

Although not put forward primarily as a vocal mic, there’s no reason not to use the 420 for that purpose as long as you’re after a fairly neutral sound — most dedicated vocal mics will have a more pronounced presence peak.