AKG P3s Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone

The AKGP3s dynamic ‘cardioid-pattern’ microphone is exactly what I wanted.While not the ultimate in hi-fi, it has good enough quality sound for solo stage vocals and announcements.The pickup pattern seems slightly tighter than my much more expensive condenser cardioids, but in my application it is perfect.It is less sensitive to handling noise than the expensive mics. Using a quiet cable is worthwhile, and a bass-cut filter on the amp input can help as well.Adding a foam windshield or a pop-filter can help protect it from excesses of expectorate.No batteries needed, no power supplies, just an ordinary mic/guitar amp with a balanced XLR input.It is tough enough to survive normal gig use, but can still be serviced if necessary.It is cheap enough for me not to care if it is damaged by someone exceptionally clumsy.It comes with a stand clip and a decently thick carry pouch.

I tried this microphone a couple of times with different cables and kit to use the condenser microphone, in an iPad interface, firstly I tried it with phantom interface on Tascam iXZ adaptor for iPhone or iPad, the quality improved with the volume increase but there was feedback at loud volumes, so instead I had an iRig Mix a portable mixer which just like the Tascam iXZ, had a plug in for microphone or guitar, however the cable input was different, the Tascam allowed XLR microphone input, whereas the iRIg Mix had to be like the guitar input a quarter jack, usually the next one in size upward to the 3.5mm, the result was incomparable, not only did this microphone the AKG PS3, totally have no feedback but because I had the iRig connected to my mac through a line in, I could record the microphone with a free internet software, Audacity, very useful, since I have been producing music since 2009, since the iPhone 3g, and many a times recorded streams and loops for use in various apps or in a sequence too. This microphone I only found out with the chart of AKG microphones which are used for different purposes, and this is for backing vocals, the AKG PS5 is for live vocals, I guess the difference is the low end wav size will come from the PS3 whereas the louder wave form will come from the vocal mic of AKG PS5, however in use it was very good in studio, and one night my family had a karaoke sing along to songs on YouTube, which had lyrics to their video, I recorded the microphone to see exactly what it did, and it totally cancels all background sounds and to sing into it the diameter of distance is very close, so you have to sing very close for it to be picked, the vocals are a lot different processed since it is a backing vocal microphone, but still in performance it plays very well, depending on your own setting in volume to check out how loud you wish the backing to be, but in wave form you have to sing very loudly or deeper to register a louder wave form. I made a video of both using this mic with a tascam ixz adaptor, which plugs into your audio input on your iPhone/iPad, however teh iRig Mix guitar and microphone input can be used independantly without connected an iOs device. iRig Mix is a very verstatile piece of kit, and you could be playing music on computer to the audio out put, and connect a microphone through the line in, and simply sing along, but this is condenser microphone, you could now thinking of it just get a 3.5mm input microphone and connect it to your line in, and monitor it on Audacity, that way you could have two channels playing together, but iRig Mix is nice since you can do live sessions for mixlr adn djaying and messing about with music apps.Visit Kash Mia YouTube Channel, for latest in depth research in to iPad iOs music apps, and controllers and devices, and as well numerous videos to underground music produced on iPad, by A Submitter... Below a link looking at this microphone connected to an iRig Mix. Also on soundcloud there is a playlist of the karaoke night singing some big tunes: [...]Below video to mic check of the AKG PS3 backing vocals mic...[...]

Great mic for BV's. Nice smooth tone and great at cutting out feedback that you'd get with cheaper mic's.

I use this for my youtube videos mainly, but I was talking in game in a game called Rust and the first time using it a guy said "you sound like a youtuber" ... im a sound engineer IRL as well so I know how to handle this mic ,but its great live for female vocals as it brings out a lot of the top end. The D5 is better but this mic is better if your looking for a budget vocal mic.

I did my research. So I bought a pair of these for our club PA system because they were so highly rated for the money. OK, not up there with a professional SHURE SM 58 (to those who know the difference) but for most PA system, especial for spoken word, they will give a high-quality sound.Also, less likely to be nicked than a SHUREUnlike my 58s, it has an on/off switch.So if you want a pair of mics for all-round quality to use with your PA, look no further.

First off, I was impressed with the build quality and weight of the microphone. It certainly feels and looks like a much more expensive microphone.The sound quality is relatively reasonable, and certainly fine for DJ and Quiz work (which is what I bought it for). Similarly backing vocals would probably be acceptable for most bands / singers.Slight “click” switching on and off, which is probably not a deal breaker for most users.I certainly can’t complain about this microphone for the price; however if you are serious about singing and quality, then you probably want a better microphone than this one, but you will be paying about three time the price, at least.

The AKG may not be an expensive microphone but don't let that put you off trying one. With the reduced production costs of the Far East, this allows AKG to bring you a nice quality looking microphone that works well.I use this one as an instrument microphone with a Tenor Banjo and it has a nice sound, it helps produce a more vocal sound I found with a nice soft on of switch which was not obtrusive in operation.It has slightly less output than a JHS MUD916 microphone but it delivers a good sound when put through a PA and is certainly a lot less money than a Shure SM58 which has been the benchmark.I would certainly get another if needed

I wanted the mic for an internet radio show I do. I previously had a Stagg mic. It was cheap, around £16. Did the job but sounded tinny. Wanted something a step up. This seems to work nicely. Dynamic and punchy(er) then the cheap mic but perhaps not as well insulated against feedback electrical humming. But I am by no means an expert, so am not speaking in accurate technical terms, All in all, I'd say a great mic for the money and serves my purposes very well. Be aware - does not come with a cable. This didn't seem to be clear on the ad. Needs an XLR cable.

Per essere un microfono da 40 euro, devo dire che è notevole. Ha bisogno di un po' di gain e, per gusto personale, un po' di "alti" ma la resa sul cantato è davvero eccellente. Consigliato assolutamente per lezioni, karaoke e backup, come microfono personale per i live anche, fermo restando che i microfoni devono essere sempre prima provati sulla propria voce per trovare quello giusto

Excelente microfone, ótimo custo benefício!

Loin d'être le meilleur micro de chant le rapport qualité-prix est à la hauteur du produit il est fiable et résistant

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Not very satisfied with the fact that it doesn’t come with the plug cord needed. I don’t know where to even find one that fits perfectly for this device.