Perception Series

In 2005 AKG launched the very first Perception models – a completely new series of microphones showing legendary AKG Sound & Quality at an outstanding price level.

AKG’s Perception microphones have built a strong following among musicians and engineers, proving to be among the best high-value true condenser microphones on the market today.

The AKG Perception Series includes the P 120, P 170, P 220, P 420 and also the new Perception 820 Tube – each offering a switchable 20 dB attenuation pad and a low cut switch for an even wider range of miking capabilities including vocals, acoustic instruments, classical music, electric guitar amps and drums across multiple applications of studio recording, live sound and broadcast. The Perception line offers AKG’s signature “up-front” sound quality captured in a rugged precision-tooled zinc/aluminium alloy body with dent-resistant stainless steel grille screens.

The brand-new Perception 820 Tube delivers real tube sound quality. It is not only the new flagship model of the Perception Series but also raises the bar in its class of affordable tube microphones.

The Perception 120 USB is the very first USB-equipped microphone from AKG, offering studio-quality sound performance without requiring any installation or drivers. With the widespread USB standard and its ease of use, this new model allows users without any recording experience to make professional quality recordings from their home. It is a real plug-and-play device enabling customers to do podcasts, voiceovers, and studio quality rehearsal recordings quickly and easily.

The entire Perception line has been designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria. The microphones are manufactured in China under strict quality control by AKG. The result is unique, innovative Austrian technology and exceptional build quality at very attractive prices.