Detail 01
Dynamic capsule
No phantom power needed, no internal electronics to fail, and it shrugs off drops and stand knocks.
Product detailSKU #1273887983467
AKGPerception P3S Vocal Microphone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An $89 cardioid dynamic vocal mic for stage and rehearsal. Buy it if you need a durable, phantom-free workhorse for live vocals or loud sources.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live vocals through a small PA or rehearsal mixer
- Close-miking a guitar cab or snare at volume
- A first stage mic that survives rough handling
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Detailed studio vocal work that needs air and lift
- Plugging straight into a laptop or phone
- Quiet acoustic sources captured from across a room
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
144 dB max SPL
Nothing on a stage will overload it. Snare, cranked cab, screaming vocalist all stay clean.
Detail 03
Cardioid pattern
Hears mostly what's in front. Rejects the wedge behind it, which buys you gain before feedback.
Detail 04
2.5 mV/Pa sensitivity
Low output. You need a real preamp with plenty of gain; cheap interfaces will run near the top.
Detail 05
40 Hz to 20 kHz range
Extends below the voice, so close-up proximity boom is real. Back off or roll off lows.
Detail 06
2,000 Ω recommended load
Standard mic input impedance. Any mixer, interface, or preamp channel will drive it correctly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You'll need an XLR cable and a stand with a clip
- 02Plan on 50 dB or more of preamp gain
- 03Sing close to it — cardioid drops off fast off-axis
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the AKG P3S need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic and runs off the preamp alone. Phantom power on the channel does no harm, but it isn't required.
02Can I use it on a guitar amp or a snare drum?
Yes. 144 dB max SPL is far above what a cranked cab or a hard-hit snare produces at close range, so it won't distort.
03Will it work with my USB audio interface?
Yes, through any XLR mic input. Set the gain high — at 2.5 mV/Pa the output is low, and quiet interfaces may want an inline gain booster.
04Is it usable for podcasting or streaming?
It works if you have an interface and stay close. Cardioid pickup and the dynamic capsule keep room reflections and keyboard noise out of the signal.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 144dB SPL
- Recommended Load Impedance
- ‰2,000Î
- Frequency Range
- 40 to 20,000Hz
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- 2.5mV/Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
