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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lollipop I've got the capsule, and I use it on the 451, but mor
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
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Very interested in ANY opinions on t
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