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Hi all,

I've made some major changes to my gear in the last few months in an effort to try something different. This leads me to the following question:

Has anybody used both a Neumann TLM-103 and a vintage AKG 451E with the Blue (Red) lollipop capsule? I just picked up a pair of the 451s and I'm looking to expand their versatility with as many options as I can. The reviews I've read of the lollipop with the 451 body are extremely flattering and it looks like a really interesting and unique experiment for me to consider.

Most of what I do is live on-location recording for local bands in small clubs (mostly rock and jazz), and these mics would be for room miking/stage Micing (full band L+R) or occasionally close Micing an instrument or two. I've used the TLM 103s very successfully for this so far, but maybe I'm just in a mood to try something different?

Anyone ever compared the two, and if so what did you think?

Thanks in advance.
Dirk

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tnjazz Tue, 10/04/2005 - 09:25

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Very interested in ANY opinions on the BLUE lollipops, at least. Or even about BLUE mics in general. I'm fully aware of the whole BLUE/JZ thing, so I'm mostly curious about overall sound and build quality.

Are these things made in Latvia or in the USA?

Thanks,
Dirk

anonymous Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00

lollipop

I've got the capsule, and I use it on the 451, but more often on a C60.

It's very very good. If you're looking for a c12 kind of sound on the cheap this is not a bad way to go at all. I'm not good at describing the undescribable, but let's just say that I would take the 451/lollipop combo over the 103 any day, for just about anything. Wouldn't want to stack a bunch of track up with it, though.

It is colored. But in a good way.

I have no idea where it is made, or what the current situation with Blue is!

Mike

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