AKG Microphones & Audio Gear at LV Guitars
AKG has been a cornerstone of professional audio for decades, and LV Guitars carries over 200 of their products — from stage-ready vocal mics and wireless systems to boundary-layer microphones, conferencing transmitters, and monitoring headsets. Whether you're running front-of-house at a touring venue or dialing in a worship hall's installed sound, AKG gives you the tools to make every seat in the room hear exactly what you intend.
The lineup spans a wide range of applications and budgets, with prices from around $21 up past $4,000 — plus a handful of B-Stock units available at a discount for buyers who want professional-grade gear without the full retail hit. Broadcasters, theater engineers, live sound techs, and recording musicians all find something here that fits the gig.
The AKG Story
AKG — Akustische und Kino-Geräte, or Acoustic and Cinema Equipment — was founded in Vienna, Austria, and quickly earned a global reputation for precision microphone and headphone engineering. Their transducer designs became reference standards in recording studios and broadcast facilities worldwide, built on a foundation of acoustic research and meticulous manufacturing tolerances that set them apart from the competition. Over the decades, AKG expanded from studio staples into live sound, wireless systems, installed conferencing, and professional monitoring, never drifting far from the engineering-first ethos that made their early microphones legendary.
Today AKG operates under the Harman umbrella, giving the brand deep resources while maintaining the product lineage that audio professionals trust. Iconic microphones like the C414 remain go-to choices in studios around the world, while their wireless systems, boundary-layer mics, and conferencing solutions serve houses of worship, touring productions, broadcast studios, and permanent installations alike. It is a catalog built not for trends but for the long haul.
What AKG Is Known For
- Reference-quality condenser and dynamic microphones trusted in studios and on stages worldwide
- A full range of polar patterns — cardioid, supercardioid, hypercardioid, and omnidirectional — giving engineers precise control over pickup and rejection
- Professional wireless systems and infrared conferencing transmitters built for installed and touring environments
- Boundary-layer and hemispherical microphones designed for boardrooms, houses of worship, and theater applications
- Durable accessories including shock mounts, wiremesh caps, antenna systems, and mounting hardware engineered to withstand real-world use
- Monitoring headsets and headphones spec'd for broadcast, studio, and live-sound environments
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of AKG products does LV Guitars carry?
The selection covers a broad range of professional audio needs: vocal and instrument microphones in dynamic and condenser varieties, wireless transmitter and receiver systems, boundary-layer and hemispherical microphones, infrared conferencing transmitters, near-field antennas, professional monitoring headsets, and a full line of accessories like wiremesh caps, clips, and mounting hardware.
Which AKG microphone types work best for live performance versus studio use?
Dynamic microphones — known for handling high SPLs and rejecting off-axis bleed — are natural fits for loud live environments like guitar cabs, drum kits, and vocal mics on a busy stage. Condenser microphones, especially large-diaphragm cardioids and multi-pattern designs, shine in studio and broadcast settings where detail and extended frequency response matter. That said, AKG's supercardioid and hypercardioid condensers are widely used live and in theater precisely because their tighter pickup patterns help control feedback even in acoustically challenging rooms.
What does AKG's conferencing and installed-sound lineup include?
AKG makes a dedicated range of products for permanent installations, including infrared transmitters for multi-channel conferencing (such as the CS5 IRT1 and CSX IRT4 in stock), passive directional antennas for wireless signal management, and boundary-layer microphones like the Sound Grabber II designed to sit flat on a table or floor and pick up room audio naturally. These are built for houses of worship, corporate AV, and theater installations that demand consistent, low-maintenance performance.
What does B-Stock mean for AKG gear at LV Guitars?
B-Stock units are open-box or previously returned items that have been inspected and confirmed fully functional. They carry a discount versus new pricing but perform exactly as the product is intended. It is a practical option for buyers who want professional AKG quality at a lower cost, particularly on higher-end models where the savings can be meaningful.
What polar patterns are available across the AKG lineup?
AKG offers a wide selection of pickup patterns to match the application: cardioid for general vocal and instrument use, supercardioid and hypercardioid for tighter rejection in loud or reverberant spaces, omnidirectional for natural room capture and conferencing, and hemispherical (boundary-layer) for surface-mount scenarios. Many of AKG's higher-end studio condensers also offer switchable multi-pattern configurations.