Everyone who owns or operates a home project studio knows that it’s now possible to produce true pro quality recordings. One key ingredient is a really great mic. However, up until now only professional studios could afford a classic mic like the AKG C12. Well, AKG feels your pain and has used some modern production advances to produce a new large diaphragm, cardioid condenser microphone, dubbed the Perception. There are two mics in the series, the Perception 100 and Perception 200. Both employ 1-inch diaphragms that provide a 20Hz-20kHz frequency response, and a high-resolution, low-distortion signal. With an all-metal body and sturdy capsule, both mics can handle SPLs of up to 135dB and the Perception 200 features a 10dB pre-attenuation pad along with a 12dB per-octave bass roll-off filter. The Perception 100 includes a stand adaptor, while the Perception 200 includes a full-size studio suspension cradle and a hard-shell road case.
