hey guys, I need a little help, I'm looking for a good large diafragm mic, specially for vocals and acustic instruments, and I've been looking at the AKG C414 and the Blue Bluebird, heard good things about both of them but I've just heard the AKG, what do you think of those two?.
thanx!
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Try renting them both, and A/B them on thesame pre, and see what
Try renting them both, and A/B them on thesame pre, and see what you like. The 414 has a longer track record, but many like the Blue.
Thanks for answering!, the problem is that in my country we don´
Thanks for answering!, the problem is that in my country we don´t have the Blue, I only have acces to the AKG, so that´s why I´m asking for help :D :oops: .....I´ll be able to buy it on musician´s friend if it´s woth it
thanks again!
If I had to choose between those two "sight-unseen" I'd deffinat
If I had to choose between those two "sight-unseen" I'd deffinately go with the AKG.
Blue mics are very good, but they all have a particular character which may or may not suit you. Very much hit and miss..... Also the Bluebird is near the bottom of their range.
I think it depends on your voice. Te AKG is probably a safer b
I think it depends on your voice.
Te AKG is probably a safer bet though whether it will suit you better remains to be seen ! Is there somewhere like link removed that will A) ship internationally and B) has a good sale or return policy a little nearer you so you are not killed with shipping ?
thanks guys!, I think I´ll go with the AKG then, thanks for your
thanks guys!, I think I´ll go with the AKG then, thanks for your help
Juan Pablo