bitflipper Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 One of the best mic shootouts I've seen/heard. Only 4 mics in the test, and they're all fairly expensive. However, the least-expensive one (AKG C414) held its own against the clear winner (Neumann U67). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I still own my C414 (modded to transformeless) form 1984-85ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) U67 Collectors Edition is $7KUSD at Sweetwater. Non Collectors Edition is $3.6KUSD. Pass. Edited May 4, 2019 by Bapu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitflipper Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 The C414 has long been a favorite of mine, although I've never owned one myself. If, like most of us, you can only afford one good condenser then the 414's a good choice due to its versatility. I'm still content with my KSM-44, which is almost as versatile, about the same price, and offers that legendary Shure durability (it's survived multiple gravity-related mishaps). But if I could go back in time to when my original short list came down to the Shure and the AKG, I'd probably reconsider and go with the C414. I have to admit, the deciding factor back then was that I thought the AKG was ugly. Stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 The C414 was on Johnny's desk for years. My modest vocal mic cabinet includes: C414 AEA R84 AKG The Tube My studio drum mics are: 2x SM57 (top and bottom snare) D112 MKII (kick out) Sennheiser e-602-II (Kick In) 4x Sennheiser e-604 (toms) 2x Sennheiser e-614 (overheads) I also have 2x MCA SP-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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