{"product_id":"akg-c104-large-diaphragm-cardioid-condenser-microphone","title":"AKG C104 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe New Benchmark for Studio Capture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAKG C104\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional side-address cardioid condenser microphone designed to bring legendary, mature audio capture to modern home studios, broadcast setups and content creators. Perfect for musicians, vocalists, podcasters and streamers, this workhorse delivers exceptional vocal presence and instrumental clarity without a complex setup. 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Up close, the microphone exhibits a remarkably rich and well-behaved proximity effect that adds low-end warmth and authority to speech and vocals without becoming muddy. It is the perfect tool for achieving that intimate, broadcast-quality vocal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Headroom for Dynamic Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngineered to handle sound pressure levels up to 143dB SPL, the C104 handles highly dynamic and loud sources with complete ease. This exceptional headroom ensures that screaming vocals, high-volume guitar cabinets or energetic percussion are captured cleanly without introducing perceptible distortion. 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