AKG C104 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with XLR
Product description
The AKG C104 is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone with a wired XLR connection, giving you a clear, straightforward format for a studio or content-creation setup.
Its unidirectional pickup pattern suits focused recording of vocals and instruments. Use it for podcasting, streaming, broadcasting, music recording, or video production.
The metal microphone body is made from 100% recycled PIR metal, and the packaging is designed to minimize environmental impact. That brings a sustainability-minded detail to a versatile recording tool.
Strengths
The C104 is designed for creators who want one microphone for voice work as well as musical sources. Its cardioid pattern provides a directional approach to capture, making it a practical choice when positioning the mic toward a speaker, singer, or instrument is part of your recording setup. The large-diaphragm condenser format is suited to studio recording, while the XLR connector fits into wired audio workflows.
For a podcast or streaming session, position the microphone for the speaker and connect it through an XLR setup. For music, the listed applications include vocals, guitar amplifiers, drums, piano, percussion, and wind and string instruments. A stand-mountable form factor supports placement at a recording position, and the included H81 stand mount helps with that setup.
Compared with choosing a microphone around a single use, the C104 brings voice, broadcast, video, and music recording into one product. Its eco-conscious construction also gives buyers a concrete design feature to consider alongside its recording format.
At a glance
- Type: Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone
- Connectivity: Wired
- Connector: XLR
- Polar pattern: Unidirectional
- Microphone form factor: Stand mountable
- Number of channels: 1
- Enclosure material: Metal
- Dimensions: 6.22 x 1.85 x 1.38 inches
- Weight: 375 g
- What’s included: C104 microphone, H81 stand mount, and quick start guide
Who it’s for
The AKG C104 is a fit for podcasters, streamers, broadcasters, musicians, and video creators who want a stand-mountable condenser microphone for voice or instrument recording. It also suits a home or studio setup where an XLR connection is part of the existing recording workflow. If you’re choosing between a mic dedicated to one task and a format listed for several kinds of content, the C104 can cover both spoken-word sessions and music sources.
Before you decide
What connection does the AKG C104 use? It is a wired microphone with an XLR connector. Plan to connect it to audio equipment that supports an XLR microphone connection.
What comes with the microphone? The listed contents are the C104 microphone, an H81 stand mount, and a quick start guide.
What can I record with it? Listed applications include podcasting, streaming, broadcasting, video blogging, vocals, and instruments such as guitar amplifiers, drums, piano, percussion, and string or wind instruments.
Buying verdict
Choose the AKG C104 when your setup calls for a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic with a wired XLR connection for spoken-word content or music recording. Its range of listed applications, included stand mount, and body made from recycled PIR metal make it a considered choice for creators building a versatile recording space.