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The AKG P170 is not the kind of microphone people usually brag about.But that might be exactly why I like it.It’s afford...
06/11/2026

The AKG P170 is not the kind of microphone people usually brag about.

But that might be exactly why I like it.

It’s affordable, it handles serious SPL, it works on hi-hats, overheads, acoustic guitar, and it quietly earns its place.

Not every good piece of gear has to be exciting.

What affordable bit of gear has quietly become essential in your setup?

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the AKG P170.The AKG Perception 1...

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🥁Single overhead drum mic test:1 = Behringer C-22 = RØDE NT5Pearl Roadshow drum kit.Two sm...
06/10/2026

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🥁

Single overhead drum mic test:
1 = Behringer C-2
2 = RØDE NT5

Pearl Roadshow drum kit.
Two small-diaphragm condenser mics, one mono overhead position.

Headphones recommended — which mic do you prefer?

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🥁Single overhead drum mic test: Beh...

Local artist Perry Dean recently came into Mikey Scott Studio to record a few live acoustic performances, and this one i...
06/09/2026

Local artist Perry Dean recently came into Mikey Scott Studio to record a few live acoustic performances, and this one is Fast Car.

It’s always a pleasure helping local musicians capture their songs in a simple, honest way — just voice, guitar, (drum machine!) and the performance.

Perry has been working on new music, and this live session is a first look at what he’s been creating.

Watch the full performance here:
https://youtu.be/FGo0pubTPmo

Waubashene-based Christian faith artist Perry Dean performs Fast Ca...

Some gear has a bad reputation and still deserves respect.The AKG C1000S has been called harsh, brittle, and even “Concr...
06/09/2026

Some gear has a bad reputation and still deserves respect.

The AKG C1000S has been called harsh, brittle, and even “Concrete 1000” by some engineers.

But it was also rugged, affordable, battery-powered, flexible, and found its way into schools, theatres, community centres, and live sound cupboards everywhere.

Useful gear isn’t always glamorous.

What piece of gear do you think has an unfair reputation?

Meet the “Swiss Army Knife” of microphones. In this deep dive, we r...

The Sennheiser e609 and e906 are closer than the price difference might make you expect.To me, the e609 is simple, famil...
06/07/2026

The Sennheiser e609 and e906 are closer than the price difference might make you expect.

To me, the e609 is simple, familiar, and plug-and-play.

The e906 gives you more control at the source.

So this isn’t really “which one is better?”

It’s more:

Would you pay more for flexibility if the cheaper version already gets the job done?

Sennheiser e906 & e609 — honest review with real-world clips.🎙️ C...

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🎤Fast wireless vocal mic test:1 = NEEWER KM192 = RØDE Wireless GO 1st GenThis version swap...
06/05/2026

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🎤

Fast wireless vocal mic test:
1 = NEEWER KM19
2 = RØDE Wireless GO 1st Gen

This version swaps between the mics while I’m talking.

Headphones recommended — which mic do you prefer?

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🎤Fast wireless vocal mic test: NEEW...

Convenience is a real feature.The NEEWER KM19 isn’t perfect. I found the sound a bit washy, it can distort too easily, a...
06/05/2026

Convenience is a real feature.

The NEEWER KM19 isn’t perfect. I found the sound a bit washy, it can distort too easily, and I’d love proper gain control.

But it is tiny, easy, fairly priced, and genuinely practical.

So here’s the question:

At what point does convenience matter more than perfect sound?

Would you use something like this for serious content work, or only for quick social media clips?

NEEWER KM19 honest review with real-world tests.In this video, I ...

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🥁Ride cymbal mic test:1 = Sontronics STC-22 = AKG C1000SZildjian Avedis ride cymbal.Large-...
06/04/2026

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🥁

Ride cymbal mic test:
1 = Sontronics STC-2
2 = AKG C1000S

Zildjian Avedis ride cymbal.
Large-diaphragm condenser vs small-diaphragm condenser.

Headphones recommended — which mic do you prefer?

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🥁Ride cymbal mic test: Sontronics S...

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🥁China cymbal mic placement test:1 = Above mic2 = ~45° micMeinl Byzance 16” China recorded...
05/31/2026

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🥁

China cymbal mic placement test:
1 = Above mic
2 = ~45° mic

Meinl Byzance 16” China recorded with a matched pair of Behringer C-2s.

Headphones recommended — which position do you prefer?

Can You Hear The Difference? 🎧🥁China cymbal mic placement test: M...

New video is live: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the AKG P170.The AKG P170 is an affordable small-diaphragm condenser,...
05/30/2026

New video is live: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the AKG P170.

The AKG P170 is an affordable small-diaphragm condenser, but there’s more going on with it than people might realise. In this video I cover 10 lesser-known facts, including its true condenser design, C451B connection, SPL handling, -20 dB pad, close-miking use, RF rejection, and more.

Watch here:

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the AKG P170.The AKG Perception 1...

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