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AKG P420

Current price · Amazon US
$149
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Overall Rating & value for money
7.7/ 10
7.7
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A 7.7 puts its overall rating in the bottom quarter of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

8/ 10
8
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At 8, its value for money beats 35% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Connection Type
XlrMost common
Xlr34%Wired-usb-c32%Wired-3.5mm11%2.4GHZ10%

Xlr is the most common — on 34% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Polar Pattern
Most common
Cardioid43%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Bidirectional is the most common — on 11% of the 180 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Form Factor
Usb desktop podcast31%Large-diaphragm condenser17%Lavalier wireless17%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Large-diaphragm condenser appears on 17% of the 115 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Use Case
Streaming16%Podcasting15%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Content creation appears on 15% of the 340 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Connectivity

Connection Type
Xlr

Microphone

Polar Pattern
Cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional
Form Factor
Large-diaphragm condenser
Use Case
Vocal recording, instrument recording, content creation
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Capsule Type
Condenser
Count
2
Diaphragm Category
Large-diaphragm
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
High Pass Filter
Yes
Pad Switch
Yes
Power Required
Phantom 48V

Build

Material Chassis Primary
All metal

Design

Dimensions Depth
50 mm
Dimensions Height
165 mm
Dimensions Width
50 mm
Built In Stand
No
Includes Shock Mount
Yes
Includes Stand
No
Mount Thread
5/8"-27
Weight
530 g

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.7/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed November 2024
Design7.0
Portability7.0
Features8.0
Value8.0
The verdict

With three selectable polar patterns, an attenuation pad, and a low-cut filter, the AKG P420 is the Swiss Army knife of microphones. Whether you're tracking at home or looking to expand your options in the studio, the P420 is a versatile, budget-friendly option for recording just about anything.

✓What we like
✓Flat frequency response
✓Three selectable polar patterns
✓All metal design
✓Versatile
✓Includes road case and shock mount
✕What could be better
✕Heavy
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