AKG Drum Set Session I – Professional Drum Microphone Kit
The AKG Drum Set Session I is a complete kit of 7 dynamic and condenser microphones designed to capture an entire drum kit with precision, clarity, and high SPL resistance. Ideal for project studios, live performers, touring musicians and sound engineers, it offers excellent performance and durability thanks to the legendary Perception Live series construction.
This pack includes: 1 × P2 for kick drum and low-frequency instruments, 2 × P17 for overheads/ambience, and 4 × P4 for toms and snare. All microphones feature a metal body, rugged spring-steel grille, and excellent tolerance to high sound pressure levels.
Delivered in a durable aluminum carrying case with adapters, clips and accessories, the Drum Set Session I is ready for all performances, rehearsals and professional recording situations.
Microphones included in the kit:
- P2 – Dynamic microphone for kick drum and low-frequency instruments
The P2 is designed to capture the power and depth of low-end sources: kick drum, bass amps, trombone, tuba, and more. Its rugged construction and humbucking coil ensure excellent isolation and effective noise rejection.
— Designed for powerful low-frequency instruments
— Very high SPL handling
— Integrated stand adapter
— Metal housing
— Humbucking coil for interference suppression
- P4 – Dynamic microphone for toms, snare and amplifiers
The P4 is a highly versatile microphone, ideal for toms, snare drum, percussion, and also guitar amps and some brass/wind instruments. Its linear response allows faithful and punchy reproduction of attack, tone and dynamics.
— Designed for drums, percussion, winds and amps
— Natural linear frequency response
— Drum-hardware mounting clip included
— Robust metal housing
— Humbucking coil for reduced interference
- P17 – Small-diaphragm condenser overhead microphone (P170 equivalent)
The P17 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone, perfect for overheads, acoustic guitar, stringed instruments and ambience capture. It delivers excellent high-frequency detail and natural transient response.
— Small-diaphragm capsule
— Ideal for overheads and cymbals
— Suitable for acoustic guitars and strings
— Excellent sensitivity and detail
— Technically identical to the AKG P170 (not sold individually)
General specifications:
- Series: Perception Live
- Configuration: 1 × P2, 2 × P17, 4 × P4
- Construction: metal body + spring-steel grille
- Applications: full drum kit, percussion, bass/guitar amps, brass, woodwinds
- Finish: black
- High SPL handling: ideal for drums and kick
- Compatibility: live, studio, home studio, rehearsals
- Included accessories: drum mounts (P4), adapters, aluminum carrying case
Key points:
- Complete 7-microphone kit: perfect for capturing a full drum kit with precision.
- Maximum versatility: also suitable for percussion, brass, woodwinds and amplifiers.
- P2 for low frequencies: powerful and clean kick drum capture.
- P17 overheads: clarity and detail for cymbals and ambience.
- P4 rugged design: ideal for toms, snare and amps.
- Aluminum case included: safe transport and organized storage.
