Akg P420 Acoustic Guitar

In my project studio I record various acoustic instruments such as guitar, upright bass and violin. I also record vocals and various hand percussion. I have traditionally used small condensers such as Neumann KM 184's and AKG C451-B's but was craving the sound that only a large diaphragm can deliver. I love AKG products especially those built in Vienna. So far have only used the 214 on vocals, acoustic guitar and middle eastern percussion and it more than met my expectations. I love the AKG sound. To me AKG's are not as transparent as Neumann BUT that is what I dig about it..it brings a bit of color and an openness. At the price point..this is a must have mic..you can never go wrong with AKG

So far I have used the TLM 103 to record a male vocal and acoustic guitar. I am delighted with my purchase.... I had already recorded a vocal using another similarly priced AKG product and I rerecorded it with the 103 and I was very pleased with the result. To be fair the AKG went through a Demeter mic pre and the 103 went through a BAE 1073 MP, so no doubt that brought something else into the equation, but either way I was delighted with the new vocal recording. I also tried the acoustic guitar with the matched stereo pair of 103s and it was beautifully alive and crisp. The Anniversary matched stereo pair came with two shock mounts in a very swish aluminum case which for fussy people like me has it's own delight. As of now I can't find anything wrong with the TLM103.

I have a project studio and record primarily acoustic instruments (Guitar, piano, various stringed instruments, hand percussion and vocals etc) Already own a set of Neumann KM 184's and an AKG C214 Large Diaphragm but have always had a fondness for the AKG small diaphragm sound ever since I started out years ago with a Vienna made C1000 (which I still have and love). I wanted another small diaphragm option and the 451's deliver big time. To be totally non technical I would describe the AKG's sound as open and airy especially on fingerstyle acoustic guitar. I tell people think of the old Windham Hill guitar sound. (yes I know they used Neumann's too). You will not go wrong with this mic if you play acoustic music.

Fits acoustic guitar. Works as expected.

Perfect for recording acoustic guitar, or pretty much any instrument. ...

Great mic for acoustic guitar and vocals

I vacillated over which mic I should buy to pair up with my acoustic guitar and my Fender Acoustic Junior amp. This turned out to be ideal.

Love the options and of course the sound when recording acoustic guitar

This has worked very well and is easy to use. Have recorded acoustic guitar and am quite happy with the results.

This is my go to tuner for acoustic guitar, banjo and fiddle. Reliable and accurate.