AKG perception 420?

[flame]

Anyone tried this mic?
What kinda character does this mic grabs?

Thank you guys.

[RichardCharles]

Originally Posted by flame

Anyone tried this mic?
What kinda character does this mic grabs?

Thank you guys.

Did you ever find out anything about the Perception 420, if people like it?

[musical5]

I just mastered an album that used that on all the vocals and acoustic instruments. They ran it through some crap digi002 preamps. I was rather impressed with the even frequency response the mic puts out. Not a harsh top end like so many low end mics around.

[JHolla006]

IMO this mic sounds rather dark.. I used it for quite some time. i found I would have to EQ my vocals a bit to brighten them up.. but that was used with a studio channel mic pre... I have yet to hear what this mic would sound like in front of a quality Pre.. so If you were to get one (420) I would suggest getting you a channel strip with EQ so at least you can have some control over how your mic will perform.

[badhorsie777]

My brother in law got its little bro - the 220(i think) and uses it with an mbox for acoustic music. It's really quite a nice acoustic and vocal mic - I can only assume its more pedigreed big brother - the 420 - would be a fine purchase.

In its price range, though, I'd try one of the Audio technica mics - 4040 i think is in that price range, and also the Studio Projects CS1 (or CS5 for a bit more flexibility).

I have no doubts any of the three/4 mics mentioned, including the perception, would be fine and good enough to worry about the performance.

-Matt

[icecubeman]

I am using AKG 420 microphones through Saffire Pro 26. Nothing wrong with sound and selectable polar patterns versus price make from this mic number one choice.