| The reveal
The order is the same for the strum and pick.
1: Km69
2: Km184
3: Senn 416
4: Akg 451
5: Akg 460
For what it's worth my thoughts
The Km69 provided a very "finished" sound. Almost like it's pre equalised I can understand why this would not be to everyone's taste but sounds to me like it would work really well in most modern pop/rock mixes.
The Km184 ( which I own so wanted very much to like ) sounds boxy in the mids and makes me want to start cutting with a decent eq each time I hear it. Maybe familiarity does breed contempt ?
The 416 was the surprise of the bunch, again it wouldn't be my choice for an upfront or solo acoustic but like the Km69 would work well in a dense mix with little eq.
I'd be happy to use the 451 in most situations and I'd be confident of getting a result.
The 460 was the only one I'd avoid.
What I learned from this shootout was to take other peoples opinions with shovels of salt !!
And that the Gearslutz mantra of get the gear in your room and try it yourself holds very very true.
I recorded some more files at my place on Saturday with just the 184 and the 69 running in to a pair of A-Designs P1s to my Apogees which I'll post when Gearslutz is up and running again.
I hope this was some use ?
But do yourself a favour and get a proper demo before you part with your cash !!
James |