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product_id: 48953347
title: "P170 High-Performance Instrumental Condenser Microphone"
brand: "akg"
price: "A$250"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Akg"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48953347-p170-high-performance-instrumental-condenser-microphone
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# Handles up to 150dB SPL with 20dB attenuation Gold-plated XLR connector for lossless signal 1/2-inch true condenser diaphragm P170 High-Performance Instrumental Condenser Microphone

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** A$250
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game with AKG P170 — where clarity meets durability.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** P170 High-Performance Instrumental Condenser Microphone by akg
- **How much does it cost?** A$250 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Signal Integrity:** Gold-plated XLR connector ensures pristine, loss-free audio transmission for crystal-clear recordings.
- • **Precision Clarity in Every Note:** Small diaphragm condenser captures intricate details of strings, percussion, and overheads with studio-grade accuracy.
- • **Versatile Mounting for Any Setup:** Includes a flexible mount perfect for studio, podcast, or live streaming environments—your sound, your space.
- • **Effortless Handling of Loud Sources:** Switchable 20dB attenuation pad lets you record high SPL instruments without distortion or clipping.
- • **Built to Endure Your Creative Hustle:** Rugged all-metal body designed to withstand daily professional use without compromise.

## Overview

The AKG P170 is a professional-grade small-diaphragm condenser microphone engineered for detailed recording of acoustic instruments, percussion, and drum overheads. Featuring a 1/2-inch true condenser capsule, a rugged metal body, a switchable 20dB attenuation pad for high SPL handling up to 150dB, and a gold-plated XLR connector for lossless signal transfer, it delivers studio-quality clarity and reliability for musicians, podcasters, and audio professionals alike.

## Description

From the manufacturer High-performance Instrument Microphone The P170 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone for recording of overheads, percussion, acoustic guitars and other strings. Its lightweight 1/2-inch true condenser transducer diaphragm delivers outstanding clarity and transient response. Rugged All Metal Body The all metal body of the P170 makes this a robust option to withstand regular day to day use. Rugged All Metal Body The all metal body of the P170 makes this a robust option to withstand regular day to day use. Switchable Attenuation Pad Perfect for handling higher sound pressures ranging up to 150dB SPL. Switchable Attenuation Pad Perfect for handling higher sound pressures ranging up to 150dB SPL. Versatile Mounting With the included mount the P170 can be used in a wide variety of locations, from podcast to recording studio. Versatile Mounting With the included mount the P170 can be used in a wide variety of locations, from podcast to recording studio. Small Diaphragm The small diaphragm makes the P170 perfect for stringed instruments, percussions, drum overheads and more. Small Diaphragm The small diaphragm makes the P170 perfect for stringed instruments, percussions, drum overheads and more. 1/2 Inch Condenser The true condenser diaphragm delivers clarity and excellent response for high quality, detailed recordings. 1/2 Inch Condenser The true condenser diaphragm delivers clarity and excellent response for high quality, detailed recordings. Small Diaphragm Condenser Mic A Real Workhorse Clean and Clear sound The AKG P170 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone specifically designed for use with stringed instruments, percussion and drum overheads. A cross-studio workhorse the AKG P170 is a general-purpose, small diaphragm microphone that brings AKG studio quality to the world of audio recording. Studio, live sound, and broadcasting all benefit from the AKG P170s delicate prowess. Inspiring Greatness for Decades For more than 65 years, AKG has helped create the iconic sounds of some of the world’s most well known recording artists, engineers and producers. Our designers and engineers have made it their life’s passion to find new ways to deliver breakthrough experiences for artists of all levels.

Review: Impressively quiet mics. Ended up with two for stereo recording. - Initially bought one of these for recording acoustic guitar. Was immediately struck by how quiet it was compared to my other "entry level" mics; no self-noise appearing until you crank the gain up past 90%, even then it's still quiet. Sound is great, and depending on the distance from your source you can get everything from intimate & direct through to big and roomy sounds - all captured faithfully. It also works well for recording loud guitar amps. I've tested it side-by-side with a condenser mic (CM25 MkIII) and there's no discernible difference in tone. The pad switch seems handy, but haven't had to use it yet. Was curious about stereo recording, so bought a set of matched RØDE M5s, but those were comparatively pretty noisy & tinny, so returned them and bought a second P170. Even though they're not 'matched' there's no obvious difference in output or tone (bought 5 months apart) - and they work fantastically on a stereo bar in standard stereo configurations. They're very slim, quite long, and feel quite sturdy and high-quality. The mount provided fits well, but you could probably knock it out accidentally with little force. Overall, very impressed with these mics.
Review: Bright and clear sounding - This lightweight and well constructed condenser microphone was a nice choice as a discord microphone, when I moved away from a headset with a microphone. It is clear and bright, and has a great pickup from 2 feet away, using a large wind shield on a broadcaster arm. Would make a perfect addition to any studio, or in my case, a good premium choice for an XLR communication microphone.

## Features

- Small diaphragm condenser microphone
- 20db attenuation switch for high spl applications
- Gold plated xlr connector for loss-free signal

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00M9CUL60 |
| Antenna Location | Singing, Streaming |
| Audible Noise | 155 Decibels |
| Audio Sensitivity | 75 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,914 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 80 in Condenser Microphones |
| Box Contents | Microphone |
| Brand | AKG |
| Brand Name | AKG |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Speaker |
| Connectivity Technology | XLR |
| Connectivity technology | XLR |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Connector type | XLR |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 449 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Frequency Range | 48 KHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885038037040 |
| Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Item Dimensions | 40 x 40 x 180 millimetres |
| Item Type Name | Instrument Condenser Microphone |
| Item Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Microphone Form Factor | Small Diaphragm |
| Model Name | AKG P170 |
| Model Number | 3101H00410 |
| Model name | AKG P170 |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
| Power Source | Phantom Power |
| Recommended uses for product | Singing, Streaming |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 75 dB |
| Special Feature | Corded |
| Special feature | Corded |
| UPC | 885038037040 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AKG
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop, Personal Computer, Speaker
- **Connectivity technology:** XLR
- **Connector type:** XLR
- **Included components:** Microphone
- **Model name:** AKG P170
- **Polar pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended uses for product:** Singing, Streaming
- **Special feature:** Corded

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressively quiet mics. Ended up with two for stereo recording.
*by P***Z on 10 February 2021*

Initially bought one of these for recording acoustic guitar. Was immediately struck by how quiet it was compared to my other "entry level" mics; no self-noise appearing until you crank the gain up past 90%, even then it's still quiet. Sound is great, and depending on the distance from your source you can get everything from intimate & direct through to big and roomy sounds - all captured faithfully. It also works well for recording loud guitar amps. I've tested it side-by-side with a condenser mic (CM25 MkIII) and there's no discernible difference in tone. The pad switch seems handy, but haven't had to use it yet. Was curious about stereo recording, so bought a set of matched RØDE M5s, but those were comparatively pretty noisy & tinny, so returned them and bought a second P170. Even though they're not 'matched' there's no obvious difference in output or tone (bought 5 months apart) - and they work fantastically on a stereo bar in standard stereo configurations. They're very slim, quite long, and feel quite sturdy and high-quality. The mount provided fits well, but you could probably knock it out accidentally with little force. Overall, very impressed with these mics.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright and clear sounding
*by C***S on 20 February 2024*

This lightweight and well constructed condenser microphone was a nice choice as a discord microphone, when I moved away from a headset with a microphone. It is clear and bright, and has a great pickup from 2 feet away, using a large wind shield on a broadcaster arm. Would make a perfect addition to any studio, or in my case, a good premium choice for an XLR communication microphone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great microphone
*by N***P on 24 August 2021*

I bought this mic to use it as an overhead microphone to record gongs. It picks up the sound wonderfully and its sound is very clear! In fact it’s so sensitive I tried it near the gong and it kept on clipping even with the gain turned to almost “0” so I wouldn’t recommend it for that purpouse but it is definetely a perfect mic for recording other sound healing instruments.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*