AKG Perception 150's

[charic]

How general purpose are these? I can record 8 tracks onto my mixer and if they are able to handle snare or kick (im kinda dubious that they will) even if they dont sound great they will do for now as they are updateable.

Heard some mad raves on the quality and im wondering if anyone has experience

[slaphappygarry]

Jup,

I have a pair. They have a pad so in theory can handle anything up to 130db ish. I have used them on Hi Hats and as a stereo pair with great success. They also do very well on acoustic guitar. Sound wise they are pretty clear although don't handle bottom end too well (kick...) but a pencil mic like this is never intended too.

My only gripe is the noise floor of them is not amazing. Its acceptable but not what you would expect from something more expensive which is why I also use a pair of AKG c414's or Rode NT5's on quieter stuff. Incidentally, the 150's handle a louder source than the NT5's so all three pairs complement each other in their own way.

Now, for the nitty gritty. Are they worth £60? Without a shadow of a doubt. Buy a pair, keep them 'just in case' you need them or whatever. Mine find their way onto all sorts of applications and are generally a brilliant wild card mic for all purposes.

Garry

[charic]

i found a set of 6 for 200squid. Thought they might handle electric guitar fairly well. Snare and overheads.

[slaphappygarry]

Jeez, thats a steal. Do it. Hell, I would even buy one off you if you don't need all 6.



Garry

[charic]

Yeah thats what I thought tbh. Suitable for electric you reckon? Im just looking at making an all purpose recording setup, theyre high quality at that price. Should run into my Korg d888 great and theyre small,. Ofcourse I would have to later invest in 8 mic stands and cables

[slaphappygarry]

I am not sure how good for electrics they will be. I would grab an SM57 for your collection just in case.

Cheers

Garry

[charic]

got a 58, nd a d112 rele =( ah the costs

[slaphappygarry]

The 58 along side the perception could work well. Never used it on electric though so i am simple speculating but I doubt you would go that far wrong.

Garry

[charic]

58 works fine on guitar. We need general recording chitchat on here mre

[slaphappygarry]

I know the 58 will be fine.

What i meant was the 150

[charic]

Here they are:

[url="http://www.dv247.com/invt/54831/"]http://www.dv247.com/invt/54831/[/url]

but i decided on this in the end:

[url="http://www.dv247.com/invt/10833/"]http://www.dv247.com/invt/10833/[/url]

seemed the better investment

thanks for the help