Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Discover why many people like to use dynamic microphones such as the AKG P5S for vocals.
Part 1 - AKG P5S on Amazon ➜ geni.us/TSB8fp
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (3:05min)
Part 3a - Sound Test with budget interface ➜ (7:46min)
Part 3b - Sound Test with pricier interface ➜ (11:53min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (15:21min)
# Audio Gear Used
Behringer MIC500 - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/alrYQ
ART Tube MPC - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/EAVIysl
K&M Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
After watching this microphone review, you will know how the P5S supercardioid 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 a USB microphone may be easier to use at first, in the long run, if you ever want to make the switch to XLR gear, it may prove to be a disadvantage.
Overall I think the AKG perception live microphone has a very nice build quality, especially for beginners it should be an attractive option, especially when paired with a tube-preamp / USB audio interface such as shown in the video.
#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 dynamic microphones such as the AKG P5S for vocals.
Part 1 - AKG P5S on Amazon ➜ geni.us/TSB8fp
Part 2 - Unboxing ➜ (3:05min)
Part 3a - Sound Test with budget interface ➜ (7:46min)
Part 3b - Sound Test with pricier interface ➜ (11:53min)
Part 4 - Summary & Conclusion ➜ (15:21min)
# Audio Gear Used
Behringer MIC500 - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/alrYQ
ART Tube MPC - on Amazon ➜ geni.us/EAVIysl
K&M Microphone Stand ➜ geni.us/zyt9
After watching this microphone review, you will know how the P5S supercardioid 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 a USB microphone may be easier to use at first, in the long run, if you ever want to make the switch to XLR gear, it may prove to be a disadvantage.
Overall I think the AKG perception live microphone has a very nice build quality, especially for beginners it should be an attractive option, especially when paired with a tube-preamp / USB audio interface such as shown in the video.
#ReviewTechTV
/ Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. /
// This video does not include product placement. I got the product myself. //
