I first started hearing about the 414EB on these forums, (especially how favorably they compared to the new 414's) so when I saw a chance to buy a used one cheap, I grabbed it.

Hi folks, new guy here: jumped over from the Digidesign User Conference.

Questions regarding these mics, which I have a few ancient examples of.

1/2 diaphragm, pencil design
Available Jan 2002, at $451.00
matched pairs are available, consequetive serials, matched freq response.

"a true reproduction of the original. ."

:)

AKG is going to make a new version of the 451. No teeny threads on the capsule. I think they will be non-removable capsules, cardioid only (BOO).

The electronics are descended from the AKG Blue Line, and there will be 2 low cuts, and a 2 position attenuator, unlike the screw-in capacitive pads that Stephen Paul says messed up the frequency response on original 451's.

Hi there,
I'm trying to understand why a good C12 sounds the way it does. Of course, the main thing is the capsule. From the info I gathered, the contruction was quite complicated and involved many parts and a lot of precision work to get it right. Even if consistency from sample to sample wasn't great, most old CK12 capsules were/are certainly better than AKG's own modern CK12.

So I'm looking to buy a good vocal mic with switchable patterns for use as overheads, room mic, and experimentation. I live in NYC and don't know of a dealer that could supply all three. I suppose, from what I've heard, that the 414B-ULS isn't worth the money though I did like the one I used last year. Can anyone either recommend a dealer in the area or give advice on any of these mics?

Hi I'm trying to track down a AKG460 microphone preamp body .They have been replaced by the 480B but I'm after the 460 which is transformer o/p coupled. if any one knows where imight get one of these please mail me privately at
souvenir@ihug.co.nz
thanks ant

When looking to buy a C414, are the vintage ones the only mics worth their beans or are the newbies just as good.

Hi all!

I am looking for an AKG C-451EB microphone "body", ie the preamplifier
part of the microphone, and that without the capsules. AFAIK they are
out of production, so where could one obtain such a thing?

Anyone have any correct info on the differences between current 414UBLS, TLII, and the 414EB. I understand some of the early EBs had C12 capsules? Sonically what's the difference?

thanks,

raregroove