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AKG PCC170 Professional Boundary Layer Microphone 3330H00010 B-Stock vs AKG PCC160 Professional Boundary Layer Microphone
The PCC170 is a versatile boundary mic for music, live performance, and mixed-use venues with a wider frequency response (50–20 kHz); the PCC160 is purpose-built for speech and conferencing with a narrower response (50–18 kHz). Choose the PCC170 if you need musical fidelity and flexibility across genres; choose the PCC160 if your primary focus is clear vocal intelligibility and institutional audio.
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AKG PCC170 Professional Boundary Layer Microphone 3330H00010 B-Stock
AKG PCC160 Professional Boundary Layer Microphone
Specs side by side
| AKG PCC170 Professional Boundary Layer Microphone 3330H00010 B-Stock | AKG PCC160 Professional Boundary Layer Microphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $428.00 | $525.00 |
| Brand | AKG | AKG |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose AKG PCC170 Professional Boundary Layer Microphone 3330H00010 B-Stock
- ✓ Wider frequency response (50–20,000 Hz) captures full musical spectrum and instrument nuance
- ✓ Designed equally for live performance, studio sessions, and home recording—greater versatility
- ✓ Transparent, artifact-free tone suits ensemble and acoustic sources as well as speech
Why choose AKG PCC160 Professional Boundary Layer Microphone
- ✓ Optimized specifically for speech clarity and presentation recording in conferencing environments
- ✓ Slightly thinner profile (20 mm vs. 23 mm) for even more discreet installation
- ✓ Maximum SPL of 120 dB explicitly rated for loud institutional spaces without distortion
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the PCC160 for music recording or live performance?
The PCC160 is not ideal for music recording or live performance amplification according to its design focus. Its frequency response tops out at 18 kHz (versus the PCC170's 20 kHz), and it is engineered specifically for speech intelligibility in institutional settings. For any serious music or mixed-genre venue work, the PCC170 is the better choice.
What's the practical difference in size between these two?
The PCC160 is 20 mm tall and 170 × 80 mm in footprint; the PCC170 is 23 mm tall and 123 × 86 mm in footprint. The PCC160 is slightly thinner, while the PCC170 is more compact overall. Both are designed to sit flush and integrate invisibly into environments.
Do both mics have the same noise floor and rejection specs?
Both have identical signal-to-noise ratios (72 dB-A) and equivalent noise levels (22 dB-A), plus supercardioid polar patterns for off-axis rejection. The main differences are frequency response ceiling, maximum SPL rating, and intended use case rather than raw noise performance.
Which one should I buy if I'm on a budget and need flexibility?
The PCC170 is listed at a budget tier and offers wider frequency response and multi-use versatility, making it better value for someone who records music, live events, or mixed sources. The PCC160 is mid-tier priced and best suited to speech-only or conferencing-only workflows.