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About AKG

AKG has been building microphones and headphones in Vienna since 1947. The brand earned its reputation in European broadcast studios and concert halls, then became a studio standard worldwide. Their large-diaphragm condensers are known for detailed top-end and natural transient response. The C414 has been a vocal and instrument tracking staple for decades. Their reference headphones, particularly the K-series, are prized for wide soundstage and accurate imaging. AKG designs tend toward transparency rather than coloration, which makes them reliable tools for critical listening and precise recording work.

Studio Condenser Microphones

The C414 XLS and C414 XLII are AKG's flagship large-diaphragm condensers. Both offer nine polar patterns and can handle high SPL, but the XLII has a presence boost that flatters vocals, while the XLS stays neutral. The C214 gives you the same capsule as the C414 in a fixed cardioid configuration at a lower price point. For small-diaphragm work, the C451 B delivers clean overhead and acoustic instrument capture. These mics are built to last and hold their value on the used market.

Dynamic Microphones and Drum Kits

The D112 MKII is one of the most recognizable kick drum mics in live sound and studio recording. Its contoured frequency response emphasizes the beater attack and low-end thump without muddiness. The D5 and D7 are supercardioid dynamic vocal mics with tight off-axis rejection, useful on loud stages. AKG also offers complete drum mic kits like the Drum Set Session I and Concert I, which bundle kick, snare, tom, and overhead mics in road-ready cases. The D40 and P4 handle snare and toms with clarity and punch.

Reference Headphones

AKG's open-back headphones are designed for mixing and critical listening. The K702, K712 PRO, and K812 all use large drivers and open earcups to create a wide stereo image with minimal coloration. The K702 is the most neutral, the K712 PRO adds a touch of low-end warmth, and the K812 extends the frequency range at both ends. The K240 MKII and K240 Studio are semi-open designs that balance isolation with some spatial openness. For tracking, the K271 MKII and K72 are closed-back models that keep bleed under control.

Shop AKG at Blackout Audio

AKG's condenser mics and reference headphones have been studio workhorses for over 70 years. Browse the full range of C-series condensers, D-series dynamics, and K-series headphones online. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Contact the Blackout Audio team with questions about specific models or applications.