Customer reviews about AKG Perception Live P4

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Great choice for modern sound

Nonsensei 21.12.2019

Pros:
- punchy tone for toms and snare
- decent size
- price

Cons:
- fixed mount
- the clip isn't the best

This is a fantastic choice for a first mic set and for beginners, as the sound is pretty dang good with toms and snare without any mixing. No need for massive EQ adjustments or other mixing trickery to have your drums sound good, provided you've tuned your drums well enough and paid a bit of attention to where you place the microphone.

I actually bought the full AKG Session Set, but since it was B-stock, I cannot review it separately. I also bought an extra one of these, so I now have P4s for snare top and all my toms.

Only drawback is the fixed mount, which limits the options for positioning the mic, especially with the clip that is included with these mics. I suggest buying the t.bone clips that have a bit of adjustability and cost just a couple of euros. I've seen some reviews complaining about the clips being loose, but I'd guess they aren't actually stretching the clip all the way, you have to use force to get them on them rim.

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JK

Excellent

Jon K 08.06.2020

I use these mics for voice recording in the studio and at outside broadcasts. Don't be fooled, they are far more than just a 'drum mic'. Robust physically and sonically, good frequency range, useful pattern. Resistant to popping, compact and low profile. Excellent value for money; if they get lost or stolen they can be easily replaced from production budget.

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Superb all-rounder!

Leon Z. 23.02.2022

This is a great low-priced mic that you can use on almost anything - guitars, vocals, saxophone (be sure to keep it at a distance and use a great pre+comp combination). With decent clarity and dynamics, this is an excellent mic if you're starting to record at home and have no idea what mic to choose first. Learning how to get the most out of this tiny thing is a truly satisfying and rewarding lesson on recording.

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Surprisingly Good.

A-dog 29.10.2019

I bought these mics for use on toms for two of our in-house church kits.

I had my doubts due to the low price tag and a few minor disappointments with AKG in recent history. The clip is durable, 6 months of constant use. The mics are well built and represent the sound of the toms well. (Used on an 18', 16' 14' 12'). There is some slight colouration in the low end, for my application that's not unwelcome.

I am yet to try them in any other scenario than live and on kits, I am hoping to get the opportunity to mic a horns section with them and will update.

Would recommend.

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Very nice mic

Asiko 28.10.2020

I use it for drums/percussion both live and in the studio. It sounds good and clear, the clamp makes it easy to mount onto any hoop. For its price, this mic is a true bargain.

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I needed tom mics, and these didn't underperform!

Bedenella 20.12.2020

Surprisingly well built, very nice chassis, good brand, they do their job perfectly and they can deliver! For the price this is the best suggestion for people who need tom mics without breaking the bank!

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Small and good value

Anonymous 03.01.2016

I use this for micing a trombone in live situations. Works well. Good sound, small mic to fit in my trombone case and complete with in built clip. Good value for money.

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da-re 02.04.2019

Good value for money. I'm using this mic's on my rack and floor tom's and they work very well. Clamp is also solid.

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Michael1581 13.11.2013

Fantastic results with this, using it on guitar amp, thanks Thomann

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Nice mic for amping up guitar cab

Mark381 16.01.2014

Great build quality, very compact and nicely designed microphone. It's no SM57 but it sounds pretty good. A little too much treble but that can be EQed out leaving a nice tone.

An impressive mic for the price. If I was buying again to mic another amp I'd get this again.

Good sound, excellent value.

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