AKG Microphones & Pro Audio at LV Guitars
AKG has earned its place on stages, in broadcast booths, and inside world-class studios by building microphones and wireless systems that performers and engineers can genuinely rely on — night after night, show after show. At LV Guitars, we stock over 230 AKG products spanning from accessible essentials to reference-grade touring systems, so the right tool is ready when your next gig, session, or installation demands it.
From boundary-layer mics that disappear into a conference table to rugged headset microphones built for the demands of live theater and worship, AKG's lineup covers the full spectrum of professional audio — with the clarity and consistency that sound engineers have trusted for decades.
The AKG Story
Founded in Vienna, Austria, AKG — Akustische und Kino-Geräte, meaning Acoustic and Cinema Equipment — grew from a company dedicated to solving real acoustic problems into one of the most respected names in professional audio worldwide. Their engineering culture, rooted in European precision manufacturing, produced landmark microphone designs that became studio and broadcast standards, shaping the sound of recorded music and live performance across multiple generations.
Now part of the Samsung-owned Harman family of professional audio brands, AKG continues to develop microphones, wireless systems, headphones, and conferencing solutions that carry that same commitment to accurate, dependable audio reproduction. Their products appear in flagship recording studios, major touring rigs, broadcast facilities, houses of worship, and fixed-install venues — a breadth that speaks to the versatility built into every product line.
What AKG Is Known For
- Reference-grade condenser microphones trusted in professional studios and broadcast environments worldwide
- Robust wireless systems — body-pack transmitters, handheld capsules, and antenna infrastructure — built for demanding live and touring use
- Boundary-layer and conferencing microphones engineered for installed sound, houses of worship, and AV integration
- Professional headset microphones designed for theater, broadcast, and high-speech-intelligibility applications
- A full ecosystem of accessories — capsule options, shock mounts, cable clips, and antenna solutions — that extend and customize their core systems
- Polar pattern versatility across cardioid, supercardioid, hypercardioid, and omnidirectional capsule designs to suit any acoustic challenge
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of AKG products does LV Guitars carry?
The AKG lineup at LV Guitars spans wireless transmitters and receivers, professional headset and boundary-layer microphones, conferencing and install-focused solutions, capsule accessories, and antenna infrastructure — covering live performance, touring, worship, broadcast, and theater applications across a wide price range.
Which AKG wireless systems are best suited for live touring?
AKG's reference wireless series, including body-pack transmitters like the PT4500, are engineered for the frequency reliability and build quality that touring demands. These systems offer selectable frequency bands, robust RF performance, and the accessory ecosystem — interchangeable capsules, antenna distribution, and directional near-field antennas — needed to scale up for larger productions.
Are AKG microphones a good fit for fixed-install and conferencing applications?
Absolutely. Products like the CS5 IRT1 infrared conferencing transmitter and the PCC170 boundary-layer microphone are specifically engineered for installed sound environments — conference rooms, houses of worship, auditoriums, and broadcast suites — where discreet placement, consistent pickup, and long-term reliability matter most.
How do AKG condenser and dynamic microphones differ in practical use?
AKG condenser microphones, which typically require phantom power via XLR, deliver extended frequency response and high sensitivity — making them the preferred choice for studio sessions, broadcast, and controlled live environments. Dynamic models are more resistant to high sound pressure levels and humidity, making them well suited to loud stages and applications where durability under physical stress is a priority.
What should I consider when choosing between AKG's polar patterns — cardioid, supercardioid, or hypercardioid?
Cardioid patterns reject sound from the rear and sides, making them versatile for most live and studio uses. Supercardioid and hypercardioid patterns offer a tighter forward pickup angle with even greater side rejection, which is valuable on loud stages or in acoustically challenging spaces where maximum isolation from monitor bleed or room noise is needed. AKG offers capsules in all these patterns across multiple product lines, so the choice comes down to your specific stage layout and acoustic environment.