Shure KSM32 vs. AKG C414 B-ULS

BBlack · 27th November 2010

I'm looking for a good all-around condenser, and have come to these two options. Obviously the 32 is less expensive than the 414, but they both seem to get a lot of praise for being well-rounded mics. I'd like to use the mic for occasional acoustic guitar, classical guitar, toms, cymbals, shakers, ambient outdoor sounds....etc. But I don't want to attach this mic to one particular use. I have a feeling the 414 is going to be a no-brainer, but if anyone has anything to say about this, speak up!

Thanks!

trustsound · 1st February 2012

Might peak your interest to know on ebay I've got a ksm32 up for only 300, noticed no one replied did you ever make a decision?

binarymilton · 3rd February 2012

Yeah, it might have, back in November 2010.

27th November 2010	#1
BBlack Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 246 Thread Starter	Shure KSM32 vs. AKG C414 B-ULS I'm looking for a good all-around condenser, and have come to these two options. Obviously the 32 is less expensive than the 414, but they both seem to get a lot of praise for being well-rounded mics. I'd like to use the mic for occasional acoustic guitar, classical guitar, toms, cymbals, shakers, ambient outdoor sounds....etc. But I don't want to attach this mic to one particular use. I have a feeling the 414 is going to be a no-brainer, but if anyone has anything to say about this, speak up! Thanks!

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1st February 2012	#2
trustsound Gear nut Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 93 7 Reviews written	Might peak your interest to know on ebay I've got a ksm32 up for only 300, noticed no one replied did you ever make a decision?

3rd February 2012	#3
binarymilton Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,389	Yeah, it might have, back in November 2010.