Description
The AKG P3S is a high-performance dynamic microphone built for backing vocals, guitars, and wind instruments in live performance and rehearsal settings. Utilizing a cardioid polar pattern, it focuses audio capture on the direct sound source positioned in front of the grille while providing functional rejection of rear-arriving stage noise. This characteristic makes it highly effective for minimizing feedback in moderate-volume environments.
The P3S features an integrated, silent on/off switch, providing performers and presenters with direct control over their audio signal during live sets or speaking engagements. Encased in a heavy-duty metal housing with a robust wire mesh grille, it includes an internal windscreen to reduce plosives and wind noise.
The P3S is a versatile, utilitarian microphone designed for gigging musicians, mobile DJs, and rehearsal studios requiring reliable, clear audio capture on a budget.
Who Is This For?: This microphone is practical for gigging musicians, mobile DJs, and public speakers needing a versatile, durable microphone with physical mute control. It is perfectly suited for users recording backing vocals, miking guitar amplifiers, or addressing audiences in rehearsal spaces and small to medium live venues.
Key Features:
Cardioid Polar Pattern Isolation The standard cardioid pickup pattern effectively captures audio directly in front of the capsule while rejecting ambient noise from the rear. This acoustic property helps isolate the target instrument or vocalist from adjacent stage bleed and prevents feedback from stage monitors positioned directly behind the microphone.
Integrated Silent On/Off Switch The microphone body features a built-in switch, granting the user immediate, localized control over the audio feed. The switch is designed to be noiseless, preventing audible electrical pops or clicks through the PA system when muting or unmuting the microphone during a live event.
Internal Windscreen and Pop Filter Situated beneath the rugged steel wire-mesh grille is an acoustic pop filter. This internal material significantly reduces the impact of harsh vocal plosives (such as “P” and “B” sounds) and mitigates breath noise, ensuring a smoother, more professional vocal signal without requiring external foam screens.
Heavy-Duty Metal Construction Designed for the rigors of frequent transport and live use, the P3S utilizes a rugged, all-metal die-cast body. This robust housing protects the dynamic capsule from physical shock, accidental drops, and general wear, ensuring long-term operational reliability for gigging professionals.
Technical Specifications:
- Bandwidth: 40 – 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.5 mV/Pa
- Electrical Impedance: 600 Ohms
- Audio Output: Balanced 3-pin XLR (Male)
Product Comparison: AKG Dynamic Microphones
| Feature | AKG D5 | AKG P3S | AKG P5S |
| Best For | Professional Lead & Backing Vocals | Backing Vocals, Guitars, Wind Instruments | Powerful Lead Vocals |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid | Cardioid | Supercardioid |
| On/Off Switch | No | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency Bandwidth | 70 – 20,000 Hz | 40 – 20,000 Hz | 40 – 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 2.6 mV/Pa | 2.5 mV/Pa | 2.5 mV/Pa |
| Impedance | <= 600 Ohms | 600 Ohms | 580 Ohms |