Product Comparison: Samson C02 vs AKG Perception 170

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Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphone

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AKG Perception 170 Pencil Condenser Microphone

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General Specifications

Brand

Samson

AKG

Model

C02

Perception 170

Origin

China

About the Product

The Samson C02 Pencil Style Condenser Microphone is extremely sensitive and employs a tight cardioid pattern to reduce feedback. Also featuring a special shock-mounted mic holder to minimize noise and provide additional protection.

The P170 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone for recording of overheads, percussions, acoustic guitars and other strings. Its lightweight 1/2-inch true condenser transducer diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient response.

Key Specs

Microphone Type

Condenser

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Minimum Frequency Response

40 Hz

20 Hz

Maximum Frequency Response

20 kHz

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphone

I am very happy with the quality of build and sound.
The sound was crisp without feedback.
It has very good sound and clarity.
Works as expected, good sound.
Sounded great and is exactly what I needed.

AKG Perception 170 Pencil Condenser Microphone

It sounds very clean and clear.
The sound is nice and clean and is fairly focused without picking up any background noise.
Very awesome sound quality for instruments.
Great for acoustic guitar. Great microphone for recording.
Excellent choice for cymbals, acoustic guitars.

Size & Weight

Height

5.9 in.

6.3 in.

Width

0.78 in.

0.87 in.

Depth

0.78 in.

0.87 in.

Weight

0.37 lbs.

0.29 lbs.

Features

Equivalent Noise Level

22 dBA

19 dBA

Maximum SPL

134 dB SPL

155 dB SPL

Output Impedance

200 Ω

Microphone Sensitivity

-40.0dB

-36.5dB

Interface

XLR

Power Options

+48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface

Extras

Gold plated output contacts, Protective carry case, Small-diaphragm

Rugged metal construction, Switchable attenuation pad, Small-diaphragm

What customers say about "Features"

Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphone

Low noise and great sound.
Really impressed. Tight sound, good for indoor dialogue pickup.
Low noise and very clear. Also very useful recording acoustic guitar.
Super value. Great sounding mic with low noise, at a really excellent price.
Sounds great, perfect for live streaming or video production.

AKG Perception 170 Pencil Condenser Microphone

Excellent value for money. Sensitive and with good dynamics.
Nice light, compact microphone. Clear and quiet.
It has great performance and a high dynamic range.
Everything sounds fantastically clear and full.
This is a great quality mic. It is useful with instruments. It captures the tones of my guitar well when recording.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

EEC, CE

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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MSRP

105.00 $