Guitar Center’s Live Sound Event has up to 35% off live sound gear and more
If you want to start making great recordings at home, you’re going to need a few things: an audio interface, a computer with decent storage (or a tape machine!) and a good condenser mic. I reviewed AKG’s P220 and P420 condenser mics a while back and found them to be pretty much the perfect option for beginning recording enthusiasts:
“AKG’s P220 and P420 are perfect options for home recording enthusiasts and experienced engineers alike. Their clear, faithful, yet warm and responsive reproduction is perfect for vocals, acoustic instruments, and more – and they come at a price point that is attainable for just about anyone.”
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First, let’s take a look at the AKG P420, which is available for an incredible 20% off right now at Guitar Center’s Live Sound Event.
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AKG P420 Project Studio Condenser Mic
Rating: 0 out of 5With three switchable polar patterns, the P420 makes for a really versatile studio condenser mic that’s perfect for recording vocals, acoustic instruments, and more.
Why We Love It
- ✅ Switchable polar patterns
- ✅ -20dB pad switch
- ✅ Solid build quality
If you think all those switches are more than you need, and you just need a single (cardioid) polar pattern, the AKG P220 is the perfect option. The clean, matte-finished chassis has just a couple onboard controls: a switchable bass-cut filter and a -20 dB attenuation switch for louder sources.
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AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Mic
Rating: 0 out of 5Sturdy, versatile, and very affordable, the AKG P220 is the ideal beginner’s condenser mic.
- ✅ Switchable bass roll-off
- ✅ -20dB boost
- ✅ Sturdy construction
Read my full review to learn more—but here’s an excerpt to give you an idea of what versatile studio microphones these are:
“My acoustic rhythm and lead tracks came through with perfect clarity and really left nothing to be desired – I was very pleased with the sound I got with absolutely zero tweaking on my DAW. It was clear, bright, and natural – all the things an acoustic guitar tone should be.”
“The mic responded equally well to whisper-soft passages as it did to brassy belting. The sensitivity needed to capture more delicate vocals was there, as was the bass response necessary to keep my belting tenor voice from sounding thin.”
There’ a lot more where those came from at Guitar Center’s Live Sound Event, including portable PA systems (one of my favorites, the JBL IRX ONE, is $50 off) mixers, effects, and more. Head to Guitar Center now to take advantage and finally get your live sound system or studio dialed.
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