Hello all, I have one more mic needed before tracking can begin. Hi-hat . I was pretty set on getting a c414 (gold grill) because it can be used on many applications. Also considering a c60 (hard to find, love em!), KM85/84 (BIG Neumann FAN).
Any thoughts or experiences would be much appreciated! Thanx -matt

btw, I record digital and I'm using Avalon pre's. Progressive styles.

hello all.

Im looking in to getting a C414 as I've had some experience w/ them and love them for drum overheads, vox, guitars, etc.

What is the difference in/between all the different models of the C414? I can't seem to figure it out. I have seen
*B-ULS
*B-TLII
*BXLII
*B-XLS

Here is my quandry. I have an old AKG C414 EB that my father used on the radio in the 80s. He gave it to me and when I went to use it, it crackled like hell. I took it to the friendly pro audio electronics shop and the guy took a look and told me I had a little corrosion, he cleaned it, but still the crackling. He called AKG, they suggested it was the capsule. The capsule itself is $350.

Okay, I'm interested in getting an AKG 414, mostly on the recommendation of Kurt and others on here who suggest that they're one of the essentials for any studio.

The thing is, I look on eBay, I look on websites, I look in catalogs...and it seems that there are several different kinds of 414s.

GDay everyone,

I am looking for a mic that will work really good on male pop/soul vocals and also be versatile enough to use on acoustic guitars and other miscellaneous instruments that will get a great sound for around $1000. Right now I am trying to decide between the AKG C414 II and the BLUE BLUEBERRY. Which of those two do you think would work best or if you have another recommendation let me know.

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!

I know there have been many discussions on this mic, but I'd like to know if anyone on the Acoustic Music forum uses these. I know some people use nothing else on piano, and others like them for mains. Of course many people HATE these mics with a passion.

There seems to be so many types of AKG 414s out there. Can anyone explain the different versions, what makes them different, and what is best?
THANKS.

Hi, I have an AKG C414 and I was considering selling it to buy a Neumann U87. I record Hip Hop and Mostly RnB and I use my Mics with an Avalon 737 sp.
1. would you recommend the U87 for RnB vocals or is there a better mic for this purpose in the same price range.