AKG P420

AKGのC3000を気に入って使用していましたが、高音ノイズが入るようになり、代わりがすぐ必要だったので購入しました。驚くほどノイズがなくてもっと早く買えば良かったなと思いました。他に細かい点は気にならないのですが、個人的には音質もクリアで特に不満はないです。ナレーション録りに使用しています。 ケースが付いているので保管と移動時にとても助かるので気に入っています。 ショックマウントが大きいなと思いました。今までのものよりもちょっと使いにくい(マイクをはめにくい)なぁと感じています。 最初に届いた時に、重い！と感じました。(他のコンデンサーと比べて)マウントが大きいので、わりとかさばるかな。

今までiPhone純正のマイクで録音していて、 その後に安いSHUREのマイクを購入したのですが、ぶっちゃけiPhone純正のほうが音よかったんでマイクなんてそんなものかな？ と思っていたのですが、友人のおすすめでこちらを騙されたつもりで購入したところ、めちゃめちゃクリアに音を拾ってくれてレコーディングしやすくなりました！！

Que dire déjà il est super pour mes appels pro, les sessions de jeux en ligne avec mes amis, et même pour streamer. Il capte un son clair et précis, ce qui rend la communication beaucoup plus fluide. J’aime aussi sa simplicité d’utilisation, il fonctionne sans prise de tête. Que ce soit pour discuter, organiser des réunions à distance ou jouer, il fait très bien le job et améliore vraiment la qualité sonore par rapport aux micros de base. Parfait pour un usage quotidien !

I bought this for work during the pandemic, as I have to do a lot of online talking and recording. I took the time to sit down and compare this to my Meteor mic and my built-in MacBook (what else is there to do during the pandemic?). I was really surprised. By comparison, my built-in MacBook mic sounded like I lived in a big steel drum: lots of ambient noise and unwanted reverb. The Meteor was noticeably quieter than the MacBook, but it still had a high level squeal/hum in the background. When switching to the AKG, the hum largely disappeared. I say “largely” because nothing is totally silent. By comparison, this thing is amazing. I’m not a professional musician or podcaster, but I have played my acoustic guitar straight into this, and I’ve done dozens of recordings of my speaking voice: it sounds really, really clean. My main recommendation for a good mic is that if you’re doing a lot of online material (teaching, podcasting, recording), the ability to eliminate that background noise will save your listeners literal headaches. You may not notice it right away, but if you listen for an hour or two, it’s likely going to grate on the listener. Coupled with my Scarlett interface, this thing does everything I could want it to do. That said, I’m not a professional in audio at all. So more discriminating ears might find fault with this. However, I do not.

I’ve been using the AKG P420 in my home studio for 3 years now with my IPAD pro + Focusrite Amp, and it’s honestly one of the best value condenser mics I’ve come across. It’s incredibly versatile, thanks to its three selectable polar patterns—cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8—which makes it suitable for everything from solo vocals to room ambience and instrument ensembles. 🎙️ Sound Quality & Performance The sound is clean, warm, and detailed, with a flat frequency response that works well for vocals, acoustic instruments, and even drums. It handles high sound pressure levels (up to 155 dB SPL) without distortion, which is great for loud sources like guitar amps or percussion. 🔧 Build & Features The mic feels solid with its all-metal body, and it comes with a shock mount and a padded case, which is a nice bonus at this price point. The -20 dB pad and low-cut filter are super useful for managing proximity effect and background rumble. 🔊 Noise & Sensitivity It has low self-noise (15 dB-A), making it suitable for quieter sources too, though it performs best in a treated room. You’ll need phantom power and an audio interface with XLR input, as this is a true condenser mic.

The AKG Pro Audio P420 is an outstanding microphone for both studio and field recording. The sound quality is clean, warm, and detailed — easily rivaling higher-end mics. The selectable polar patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-eight) make it extremely versatile for vocals, instruments, and voiceover work. The included shock mount and carrying case are solid and professional-grade, offering excellent protection and stability. The build quality feels premium, and setup is simple. I’ve used it for both music and spoken recordings, and it delivers consistently impressive results. This mic is a real workhorse — highly recommended for anyone serious about audio production.

Sto usando questo microfono da un po' di tempo e ne sono molto soddisfatto. Il prezzo è contenuto, anche considerando che arriva con una custodia rigida a valigetta molto robusta e con il ragno, roba che qualche decina di euro da sola la costa. Forse è un po' debole sui bassi, ma non posso in realtà dare su questo un parere tanto affidabile perché la stanza nella quale registro non è trattata. Il suono è molto nitido, esce con un segnale molto alto che non rende necessario alzare i pre sulla scheda audio. Ho provato tutte le varie modalità che offre e devo dire che ha sempre fatto quello che doveva fare. In particolare, la possibilità di passare da cardioide a omni a 8 mi è stata utilissima per registrare chitarre acustiche, abbinandolo a dei condensatori a diaframma stretto. Beh, insomma, se vi serve un buon condensatore, molto versatile, questo vi andrà bene