AKG P170 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Name: AKG P170 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Brand: AKG
Rating: 4.5 (41 reviews)

Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic with Switchable 20dB Pad

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This Little Condenser Mic Rocks!

The AKG P170 small-diaphragm condenser mic gives you the kind of quality performance and reliability you expect from AKG products, at an amazing value! The P170 works great for everything from drum overheads to acoustic instruments and ensembles, and at this price, it's easy to pick up a pair for stereo miking applications. This cardioid-pattern mic includes a 20dB pad, and its incredibly clear, accurate sound and durable construction make it perfect for any mic locker. Get AKG quality for a great price with the P170! Sweetwater is always looking to bring you quality and value, and the AKG P170 delivers both.

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Tech Specs

Microphone Type: Condenser
Mono/Stereo: Mono
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Diaphragm Size: 0.5" (12.7mm)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL: 135dB (155dB w/Pad)
Output Impedance: 200 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dB (A weighted)
Self Noise: 19dB (A weighted)
Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa
Pads: -20dB
Connector: XLR
Color: Black
Power Source: 48V phantom power
Dimensions: 6.29" x 0.86"
Weight: 1.72 lbs.
Included Accessories: Stand Adapter
Manufacturer Part Number: 3101H00410

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Allow me to let you in on one of the best kept secrets in the studio... these mics punch way above their price! If you know, you know... if you don't know- let me tell you:

These are truly incredible microphones, regardless of price! I have much more expensive small condensers at my disposal, but these are always the first pair that I reach for unless i need a bright/ hyped sound. I will probably get another pair soon because I am loving these on snare bottom, hi hats, ride, overheads, AND as coincident room mics for drums. In mono, they are detailed, pretty flat/not hyped, and more versatile than most other small condensers I've used. In stereo (like a coincident pair) they present a really nice center image (bass), and the sides don't feel artificial or hyped. Other small condensers have too little information on the sides or they don't center the kick (low end) as well as I would like.

I recently did a shootout on acoustic guitar and the P 170 beat a KM184, KSM137, SM81, and AT4021!! If AKG doubled the price of these microphones, they would still be a crazy bargain.

The sound is pretty flat- typical for a small condenser. They don't hype things up, but they also don't beef things up. They give you an honest capture of your source, and they can handle very high SPL. I find them most useful for close miking drums, but that being said, the majority of my sessions are drums. I kinda wish there was a -10db pad as well as the -20db pad, but thats a super minor gripe and I've gotten by just fine without it!

I'm really digging these on snare bottom- give it a try instead of a 414....

On the recommendation of a well-known record producer, I picked up a P170 for recording hi hats - and boy, was he right! Very clear and clean, maintains the pitch and clarity extremely well.

I purchased the Akg P170 for my hi-hats and works great and definitely sounds great and as alway, I get great service here at Sweetwater and the sales reps are top notch.

I use these mic's in my studio. I have a hybrid drum kit (e-drums, but use Acoustic cymbals). I have the hi hats, two crash cymbals and ride cymbal mic'd with the P170s and they work like a charm and provide crisp clear sound. I do have each one on its own channel on the sound board. Love these mics.

Surprising little Condenser Mic acoustic or electric guitars shine, I play through my little El Dorado Teisco amp what a combo,

Thanks Sweetwater

Denny