Mar 30, 2005 · For cheap guitars, I often use AKG C2000B, Oktava MC012, or Rode NTK, all of which provide more color thst the 414. The C2000B especially shines on cheap guitars. I am …

Aug 16, 2005 · The 414 excels at recording acoustic instruments, whether it be on a drum kit, piano, acoustic guitar, etc. And for amps 414's can do well with cleaner tones, like those …

Dec 7, 2002 · I have, with the intention of finding a good microphone for vocals for my home/project-studio, auditioned a number of LD-condensers, including ADK 51s, SP B1 and …

Feb 5, 2005 · the 414 has a 10 and a 20db pad on 'er for a reason! throw it on and put er pretty close. GORGEOUS FAT sound. I like mine a lil' off axis with a TLM back a couple feet (I …

Jan 16, 2005 · The ADK TL - costing $499 or less - is a great alternative to AKG 414's. I use TL's and 414's and recommend them both often. And as a long-time user of 414's - will often select …

Jul 17, 2021 · A starter LDC that is multiple pattern, the AKG P420 is a solid budget recommendation. $100-150. You get omni / 8 / cardio, a pad, a bass cut.. If you told people …

Apr 19, 2003 · As far as the 414 goes, it really depends largely on the model and year it came out. AKG is one of those companies that has a notorious habbit of changing everything they make …

Sep 15, 2020 · Hello! I'm looking for recommendations for lower-cost alternatives to the AKG c414 for recording use in my home studio; particularly LDCs with max SPL levels high enough for …

Jun 6, 2006 · Then I brought home an AKG C 414-B XL II. Just from the first small test the difference was so obvious (on Mackie Onyx preamps) that I instantly kept the AKG and …

May 23, 2005 · My AKG 414 has all bells and whistles of a full featured studio mic but I typically just use it for vocals and it stays on the same settings. Also, some of these new mics on the …