Uploaded February 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Discover why many people like to use XLR Microphones such as the AKG P120.
Part 1 - AKG P120 on Amazon ➜ geni.us/Zvwv2S
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (3:27min)
Part 3a - Sound Test P120 ➜ (8:16min)
Part 3b - Sound Test SM58 ➜ (9:41min)
Part 3c - Sound Test Budget Interface ➜ (10:30min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (14:00min)
# Audio Gear Used #
Condenser Microphone - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/Zvwv2S
Dynamic Microphone - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/k56wJ
ART Tube MPC - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/EAVIysl
Behringer MIC500 - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/alrYQ
K&M Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
After watching this microphone review, you will know how the P120 condenser microphone sounds when using it for podcasting, live streaming or YouTube.
Overall, I am a big fan of XLR microphones because you can combine them with different audio gear.
Not matter if you use this microphone with expensive equipment, or a budget mic preamp / USB audio interface, in my testing both worked well.
Especially beginners, who want to try podcasting, live streaming, or YouTube, may benefit from flexibility like this. Because as your audience grows you can upgrade selected parts of your gear.
In contrast, with a USB mic you won’t have this kind of flexibility, so while the USB version of the P120 is easier to use, in the long run, if you ever want to make the switch to XLR gear, it may prove to be a disadvantage.
Overall I give the AKG microphone a thumbs up, but I still think beginners should look at dynamic microphones as well since I found them a little easier to use.
#ReviewTechTV
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
Discover why many people like to use XLR Microphones such as the AKG P120.
Part 1 - AKG P120 on Amazon ➜ geni.us/Zvwv2S
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (3:27min)
Part 3a - Sound Test P120 ➜ (8:16min)
Part 3b - Sound Test SM58 ➜ (9:41min)
Part 3c - Sound Test Budget Interface ➜ (10:30min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (14:00min)
# Audio Gear Used #
Condenser Microphone - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/Zvwv2S
Dynamic Microphone - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/k56wJ
ART Tube MPC - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/EAVIysl
Behringer MIC500 - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/alrYQ
K&M Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
After watching this microphone review, you will know how the P120 condenser microphone sounds when using it for podcasting, live streaming or YouTube.
Overall, I am a big fan of XLR microphones because you can combine them with different audio gear.
Not matter if you use this microphone with expensive equipment, or a budget mic preamp / USB audio interface, in my testing both worked well.
Especially beginners, who want to try podcasting, live streaming, or YouTube, may benefit from flexibility like this. Because as your audience grows you can upgrade selected parts of your gear.
In contrast, with a USB mic you won’t have this kind of flexibility, so while the USB version of the P120 is easier to use, in the long run, if you ever want to make the switch to XLR gear, it may prove to be a disadvantage.
Overall I give the AKG microphone a thumbs up, but I still think beginners should look at dynamic microphones as well since I found them a little easier to use.
#ReviewTechTV
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
