AKG P220 Review

Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

55,757 reviews
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AKG
  • For Voice, Instruments, Drums & Cabs
  • XLR Output for Hookup to Mic Preamp
  • Operates on 48V Phantom Power
  • Shockmount Inhibits Vibration Noise
  • Cardioid Pattern Lowers Stage/Room Noise
  • Switchable Pad Prevents Distortion
  • Low-Cut Filter Suppresses Bass Buildup
  • Handles Extremely High Sound Levels
  • 1" Gold-Sputtered Large Diaphragm
  • Includes Metal Carrying Case

Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 55,757 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the AKG P220. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the AKG P220. For example, 91% of 17,274 users who have commented on the Value for money of the AKG P220 have given positive feedback.

91%
Value for money
91% of users are satisfied, based on 17,274 reviews
88%
Sound quality
88% of users are satisfied, based on 13,243 reviews
93%
Versatility
93% of users are satisfied, based on 6,959 reviews
89%
For beginners
89% of users are satisfied, based on 6,940 reviews
89%
Sturdiness
89% of users are satisfied, based on 6,303 reviews
87%
Sheerness
87% of users are satisfied, based on 5,973 reviews
92%
Style
92% of users are satisfied, based on 4,939 reviews
89%
Comfort
89% of users are satisfied, based on 3,713 reviews
70%
Noise cancellation
70% of users are satisfied, based on 998 reviews
96%
Quality of material
96% of users are satisfied, based on 996 reviews
100%
Accuracy
100% of users are satisfied, based on 318 reviews
Average Rating (55,757 ratings)
93%
Amazon.co.uk ( 5,267 ratings )
94%
Amazon.it ( 5,256 ratings )
94%
Amazon.de ( 5,246 ratings )
92%
Amazon.nl ( 5,237 ratings )
92%
Amazon.se ( 5,237 ratings )
92%
Amazon.pl ( 5,237 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.au ( 5,237 ratings )
92%
Amazon.es ( 3,037 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com ( 1,364 ratings )
94%
Amazon.in ( 1,316 ratings )
90%
Amazon.ae ( 1,316 ratings )
94%
Amazon.sa ( 1,315 ratings )
94%
Amazon.ca ( 1,314 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com.mx ( 1,311 ratings )
95%
Amazon.fr ( 1,311 ratings )
94%
Amazon.com.tr ( 1,310 ratings )
94%
Amazon.co.jp ( 1,310 ratings )
94%
Amazon.sg ( 1,310 ratings )
94%
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94%
Amazon.eg ( 998 ratings )
94%
Amazon.cn ( 234 ratings )
94%
B&H Photo Video ( 119 ratings )
96%
Thomann ( 80 ratings )
96%
SweetWater ( 36 ratings )
90%
Guitar Center ( 24 ratings )
90%
Adorama ( 20 ratings )
66%
Musicians Friend ( 9 ratings )
90%
Reverb ( 6 ratings )
100%
Zzounds ( 2 ratings )
100%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

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Amazing sound

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

May 5, 2015

Reviewed by KRodz on B&H Photo Video

This mic is amazing. I use it for voice over work in my home and my clients are all pleased with the product. I would definitely recommend it. And for the price, you can't beat it!

Pretty good, especially for the price

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

Jul 5, 2010

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I use this in my home studio to record acoustic guitar, and vocals. It works great for both. I like that it comes with a case and the mic mount with an adapter for both sizes of mic stands. It has a full sound and seems to pick up everything. If you know anything about mics you'll know how sensitive condenser mics can be and this one is no exception. If there is a computer on in the same room it will sound like a lawn blower on the recording, so keep that in mind.

A wise investment

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone Review

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone

Feb 16, 2018

Reviewed by t on Guitar Center

Great sound quality, very sensitive. I'm using it for voiceover work, but am impressed enough that I'd like to try it for singing. Haven't used it in live performance. It's heavy enough to tip over my boom mic stand, so I've had to remove the boom.

Amazing price / quality

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

Jun 26, 2012

Reviewed by davidruizmusic on B&H Photo Video

This is the best microphone you can get for this price; I bought it for recording with may band, and it's amazing to record all kind of things; I can use to recorded voice as well as acoustic instruments, and with an amazing quality.

Very Good Choice

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone Review

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone

Apr 11, 2016

Reviewed by M.D. on Guitar Center

This is my 2nd condenser mic and I am glad I got it. More sensitive than the AT2020, but overall tone is similar. Bass roll off and 20dB cut is a nice addition. Shock mount and case make this a very nice set to own.

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Great bang for the buck!

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

Aug 1, 2010

Reviewed by Rockabilly Bob on B&H Photo Video

We are an acoustic trio with Mandolin, Guitar, Upright Bass and Soprano and Harmony vocals. This mic lets us perform just like our practice sessions where we stand facing each other and listen while we harmonize. A very real sound. Not a powerful mic but good for medium rooms and small crowds.

I would buy this project studio mic again and again!!!

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

Sep 28, 2016

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Best cheap microphone for Project studio!

Great mic for at home studios!

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

Jun 3, 2010

Reviewed by Lydia K on B&H Photo Video

It's great, it does what it's supposed to do, works, and gives nice sound quality. It sounds excellent when used on acoustic guitars and vocals. It isn't like pro studio quality, but it is worth way more in my opinion, more like a $600-$700 mic, but that's just my opinion!

Great MIc

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

May 2, 2010

Reviewed by Treez on B&H Photo Video

For the price this is a great mic. AKG is known for good stuff and this lives up to the expectation. I've used it for electric and acoustic guitar so far, as well as vocals. Very clean and responsive. Would recommend to anyone looking for an affordable all around recording mic.

Way too airy, too much high end that EQ cant cut threw

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone Review

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone

Sep 1, 2020

Reviewed by Jay Jay on Guitar Center

I am a R&B singer who just started recording my own vocals at home (and then sending my audio to a guy who mixes and masters for me) He cant get my recordings to sound full without stacking the heck out of my takes...this mic is for soft style of music (not power ballads though!!! - the second you start belting it gets tooo high like I've put a filter/eq on the mic to get it to sound super phassey .

It delivers what it promises

AKG P220 Studio Vocal Recording Kit Review

AKG P220 Studio Vocal Recording Kit

Oct 24, 2022

Reviewed by Alejandro on B&H Photo Video

I bought it recommended by a friend who works in a large studio. I bought it and I don't regret the proposal I have for a homestudio. very satisfied

Great product

AKG P220 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Review

AKG P220 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Aug 14, 2020

Reviewed by Luis G. on Reverb

I have been searching for the perfect microphone for my vocals and this was the best bet for me, I would recommend it for its affordability!

AKG P220

AKG P220 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Review

AKG P220 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Apr 15, 2021

Reviewed by Mark O. on Reverb

Picked it up on a B stock deal. After a couple of weeks, I still have no idea why it was marked B stock. Using it to record acoustic guitar and vocals. Sounds great, built like a tank

Great Mic

AKG P220 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone Review

AKG P220 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Apr 27, 2020

Reviewed by Jeff O. on Reverb

This is a great mike for the price. I'm happy with it on vocals and does a great job up against a speaker. It captures sounds cleanly and has low noise.

Great Mic produces a clean vocal

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone Review

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone

Jun 29, 2019

Reviewed by Mr. Pink! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ on Guitar Center

I use this in my home studio and am getting superior vocal sound.

Sound of Angels.

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

Oct 23, 2012

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

It's my first cardioid microphone, I'm very pleased with my purchase. Microphone versatile, good for studio, guitar and saxophone.

Its an Good Mic for the Price

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

May 16, 2020

Reviewed by Red on B&H Photo Video

I have used various AKG cardioid mics and I like them. I wanted an inexpensive mic to compliment my P440 I use for podcasting. The P220 is clean and quiet but it doesn't have the low end that the P440 has. That's OK, though, for the price point. I can EQ it out for different voices.

Clean

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

Dec 11, 2016

Reviewed by Jim on B&H Photo Video

Clean sounding mic that I use for voice over projects.

Great mic for an excellent price

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone Review

AKG P220 Project Studio Condenser Microphone

Jun 26, 2020

Reviewed by Mojo Pin 70 on Guitar Center

Utilize the microphone for recording at home. Great acoustic guitar capture. Excellent for vocals as well.

very good!!!!!!

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black) Review

AKG Project Studio P220 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Black)

Sep 14, 2016

Reviewed by yechiel on B&H Photo Video

very good for home studios!

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