Austrian manufacturer of microphones and headphones for professional audio

Versatile multi-pattern condenser with nine selectable polar patterns. A studio workhorse for vocals, overheads, and acoustic instruments.

Derived from the C414, this cardioid condenser delivers detailed highs and a full midrange at a project-studio-friendly price.

Classic small-diaphragm condenser revered for its crisp, articulate sound on hi-hats, acoustic guitars, and overheads.

Reference tube condenser based on the legendary AKG C12. Nine polar patterns and transformer-coupled output for vintage character.

Closed-back headphones tuned to the Harman target curve, providing a balanced and natural listening experience for mixing and casual use.

Closed-back circumaural headphones with auto-mute when removed, designed for studio monitoring and broadcast.

Open-back reference headphones with a spacious soundstage and accurate imaging, designed for critical mixing and mastering.

Survey-backed equipment entry from the Upsound 2026 studio equipment research. Observed in 12 studios with 12 total mentions. Country coverage: US: 2, UK: 1, DE: 3, SE: 1, DK: 5. English category/type: Dynamic. Raw survey examples: AKG D112 | AKG D112 (2) | AKG D112 (x4) | AKG D-112 | AKG D112.

Survey-backed equipment entry from the Upsound 2026 studio equipment research. Observed in 4 studios with 4 total mentions. Country coverage: US: 2, DE: 1, SE: 1. English category/type: Dynamic. Raw survey examples: AKG D12 x2 | AKG D12 VR (1) | AKG D-12 (2x) | AKG D-12.

Survey-backed equipment entry from the Upsound 2026 studio equipment research. Observed in 3 studios with 3 total mentions. Country coverage: US: 1, SE: 1, DK: 1. English category/type: Closed-back. Raw survey examples: AKG 240 (2) | AKG K240 (x3) | AKG240MKII.

Survey-backed equipment entry from the Upsound 2026 studio equipment research. Observed in 3 studios with 3 total mentions. Country coverage: UK: 1, DE: 2. English category/type: Reverbs. Raw survey examples: AKG BX20 | AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb | AKG BX20.

Survey-backed equipment entry from the Upsound 2026 studio equipment research. Observed in 2 studios with 2 total mentions. Country coverage: SE: 2. English category/type: Condenser. Raw survey examples: AKG C24 | AKG C24.

AKG D112 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

AKG D-12 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

AKG K 240 — a pair of studio headphones used in professional studio recording and production.

AKG BX20 — a piece of outboard signal-processing hardware used in professional studio recording and production.

AKG C24 — a microphone used in professional studio recording and production.

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 0, SE 0, DK 1). Raw examples: AKG Solid Tube (3)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 0, SE 0, DK 1). Raw examples: AKG microphones

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 0, SE 0, DK 1). Raw examples: AKG C535 EB (2 units)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 0, SE 1, DK 0). Raw examples: AKG 414 EB (x2)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 0, SE 1, DK 0). Raw examples: AKG 414 B-ULS (x2)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 0, SE 1, DK 0). Raw examples: AKG 414 ULS

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 0, SE 1, DK 0). Raw examples: 4x 460

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 0, SE 1, DK 0). Raw examples: 2x 451 EB

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 0, SE 1, DK 0). Raw examples: AKG (7)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 1, DE 0, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: AKG C1000 (x2)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 1, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: AKG C452C (6x)

Survey-backed equipment candidate from the 2026-04-28/29 Upsound studio equipment survey. Observed in 1 of 44 surveyed studios (1 mentions; US 0, UK 0, DE 1, SE 0, DK 0). Raw examples: AKG C460B (4x)

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