Akg Perception 400

[dennyc765]

Like so many people I need a mic that will serve "multi purposes" until I get money to specialize. I see from the "mic poll" that the ATT 4040 does very well and this was recommended to me by friends especially when I mentioned that I will be recording a lot of vibraphone/percussion (transient attacks). Also need good vocal recordings.

What would be the advantages/disadvantages of AKG 400 and ATT4040 for these two type of recordings?

I've read in site here that the ATT4040 is "sometimes lacking highs". I guess opinions are varied on subjective questions.
thanks.

dennyc765

 

[Seanmorse79]

Like so many people I need a mic that will serve "multi purposes" until I get money to specialize. I see from the "mic poll" that the ATT 4040 does very well and this was recommended to me by friends especially when I mentioned that I will be recording a lot of vibraphone/percussion (transient attacks). Also need good vocal recordings.

What would be the advantages/disadvantages of AKG 400 and ATT4040 for these two type of recordings?

I've read in site here that the ATT4040 is "sometimes lacking highs". I guess opinions are varied on subjective questions.
thanks.

dennyc765

I've been using the Perception 200 for about a year now (same as the 400 w/o omni & figure 8), and like it, for the most part. It's performed extremely well on all sorts of percussion. It's usually what I reach for first for non-kit percussion. It even did okay on kick.

The only thing is ...it's not silky-smooth - it sounds kinda "stark" - it's almost bright. I like it for up-front-in-your-face vocals, but not so much for any other type.

 

[89gtsleeper]

I also have the perception 200. That mic is the same as the 400, except the 400 has multiple patterns for even more flexibility. Even with the 200, I have come up with great sounds across the board. Especially happy about the price I paid for it.

 

[dennyc765]

go with the AKG?

Sounds like two strong votes for the AKG! Perhaps I SHOULD consider the 200 model if I don't need the other patterns, since that's the only difference.

thanks for the advice. Anyone else out there used the ATT4040?

dennyc765

 

[sound125]

I've read in site here that the ATT4040 is "sometimes lacking highs". I guess opinions are varied on subjective questions.
thanks.

Despite having a slight bump in the top register, I still find myself boosting highs in the 4k to 6k range when using it as a vocal mic. On the plus side is that it exhibits a smooth top end, unlike many of the inexpensive mics I've used. I prefer the AT4033 over the 4040, and find that it has more detail and seems somewhat brighter.

 

[89gtsleeper]

My one complaint about using the perception 200 for an all around mic is how it seems to handle sound off/on axis. For each application, you will have to tinker a bit to get it in a sweet spot, but once you're there, it usually sounds good.