AKG P170 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Let your music take center stage with the P170 Condenser Microphone from AKG. This small-diaphragm mic has been specifically designed to be a great general-purpose mic that brings studio-quality audio to your performance, whether it’s live on stage or in the comfort of your home. Boasting all-metal construction, this microphone is surprisingly light, making it a great option for portable setups that will see a lot of punishment over long-term tours—while still delivering years of high-quality results.

The P170 is an ideal tool for capturing audio from overheads, percussion, acoustic guitars, and strings. It features a ½-inch, true condenser transducer diaphragm that equips it for crystal clear transient response. Its cardioid polar pattern helps you capture all the pristine audio you want while minimizing the backup noise you don’t. It also features a switchable attenuation pad, so you have more options when it comes to sculpting how the mic captures your sound.

Building on AKG’s decades of experience, and taking into account expert feedback from sound engineers the world over, the P170 is a general-purpose microphone that’s anything but generic. Constructed of high-quality components that work together to make you sound your best, this mic meets AKG’s rigorous standards of testing to give you studio-quality results in an affordable, easy-to-use microphone.

AKG P170 Features

• Rugged all-metal body and robust design
• Switchable attenuation pad
• Affordable alternative to the C451 B
• General purpose microphone

• P170 Microphone1
• Stand Adapter1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternCardioid
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance<= 200 ohms
• Sensitivity15 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level19 dB-A
• Signal to Noise75 dB-A
• Preattenuation Pad-20 dB
• Powering Interface
  • Voltage: 44 to 52 V
  • Current: <= 3 mA
• Connector3-Pin XLRM
• Dimensions
  • Height: 160 mm
  • Diameter: 22 mm
  • Net Weight: 130 g

About Condenser Microphones at Sound Productions

Achieve professional polish to your studio sound with condenser microphones from Sound Productions. A condenser microphone uses a capacitor that converts sound vibrations into electric currents. It is characterized by increased sound sensitivity than a dynamic mic, enabling it to capture more natural, detailed audio from vocals and instruments.

Use a large-diaphragm condenser mic (sometimes called a “capacitor mic”) to optimize the sound of vocals, acoustic guitar, and ambient room audio. Alternatively, choose a small diaphragm condenser mic (or “pencil mic”) for acoustic instruments including guitars, classical instruments, cymbals, and drum overheads. The smaller capsule and lightweight build make it easy to place perfectly in almost any miking application, while the consistent polar pattern makes a pair of small-diaphragm condenser mics the perfect choice for stereo miking.

Compared to the other popular option of dynamic microphones, condenser mics are louder, pick up a wider frequency response, and enjoy an expansive dynamic range—all aspects that make them ideal for studio recording.