bitflipper Posted May 4, 2019 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).
Bapu Posted May 4, 2019 Posted May 4, 2019 I still own my C414 (modded to transformeless) form 1984-85ish.
Bapu Posted May 4, 2019 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
bitflipper Posted May 4, 2019 Author 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.
Bapu Posted May 4, 2019 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
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