Studio applications
Classic music recording
Percussions
Grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments
Ambience recording
A/B, X/Y, and M/S stereo recording
Drums
Perception 420
AKG Launches New Perception Series Professional Condenser Microphones March 2008 AKG announced the introduction of the new Perception Series of professional condenser microphones at the 2008 Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. Designed for a wide range of applications used by ambitious hobby musicians as well as professional studios, the four new models included in the product launch provide superb audio quality and performance at a competitive price.