your opinions...Avedis MA5 vs. API 512c PAIRED WITH Peluso VTB vs. Telefunken AK47

heisleyamor · 8th February 2008, 08:04 AM

I'm curious what everyone thinks about the newer Avedis MA5 vs. the API 512c. I'm gettin a new pre soon and I'm curious what you like better. I like the 28k button on the MA5, it adds a nice little sparkle to the vocals...I'm using it with vocals mainly, guitar, drums ( room? )...Also, which mic around the 1,000-1,500 dollar range do you like the best (mainly for vocals but maybe some acoustic also) ... I've heard clips of the Telefunken AK47 and it sounds amazing compared to a lot of other mics I've heard in that price range...sits right in the center of the mix and doesn't take up too much space...Any other mics besides the peluso vtb or tele ak47 that you would like to suggest between 1,000 and 1,500 dollars? If you have an opinion on the pre-amp that would be great, but if you just have one on the mic or vice-versa then that's fine. Just want to know your opinions to help me get closer to buying a new pre/LDC. Thanks

- Jeff

Aearth · 8th February 2008, 09:36 AM

If you are mainly doing vocals, the MA5 and the AK47 is a great combination. This is what I'm using lately.....I like it....lots

nIC

kittonian · 8th February 2008, 02:34 PM

For that I'd go with an MA5 and Peluso P12

DivineMusic · 8th February 2008, 03:19 PM

i'm getting a Avedis Audio MA5 too for vocals... finally a sound that i just love

heisleyamor · 8th February 2008, 09:41 PM

yeah I heard Lugo's shootout with the MA-5 and an ak47 and it sounded great... Lugo Shootout closed storage thread. there is a link to it. The MA-5 just the vocals sound so airy/crisp. I also liked the AK47 more than most of the other mics. Maybe even more than the u87 on that page. Still deciding though. Don't have money for a u87. I can put the MA5 in the API lunchbox right? or any other 500 series lunchbox?

heisleyamor · 8th February 2008, 09:50 PM

since the ma5 is pretty new, i'm probably not going to find it used anywhere beisdes maybe the secondhand gear on gearslutz, right? Also, not really seeing many tele ak47s online. Anyone know of a place to look for these besides gearslutz, ebay, and vintage gear?

bobwarren · 8th February 2008, 10:14 PM

I don't think anyone with an MA5 is going to want to part with it. I've only heard clips and have a pair coming next week. Looking forward to using them!!

heisleyamor · 8th February 2008, 10:21 PM

how about someone selling a lunchbox for somewhere around 300-350$? :-)

channelcat · 8th February 2008, 10:56 PM

I got mine from Mercenary for $425. You could also get an A-Designs 500HR 1U 2-module chassis for @ $300. Then you'd have at least one more slot for an EQ or compressor.

Stu

heisleyamor · 8th February 2008, 11:50 PM

I think if I got a lunchbox I would want 6 slots so I could always add another pre or 2 and then maybe eq / comp. I probably will just get it from mercenary...Anyone know where I can find any used Telefunken AK47s?

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8th February 2008, 08:04 AM	#1
heisleyamor Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 965	your opinions...Avedis MA5 vs. API 512c PAIRED WITH Peluso VTB vs. Telefunken AK47 I'm curious what everyone thinks about the newer Avedis MA5 vs. the API 512c. I'm gettin a new pre soon and I'm curious what you like better. I like the 28k button on the MA5, it adds a nice little sparkle to the vocals...I'm using it with vocals mainly, guitar, drums ( room? )...Also, which mic around the 1,000-1,500 dollar range do you like the best (mainly for vocals but maybe some acoustic also) ... I've heard clips of the Telefunken AK47 and it sounds amazing compared to a lot of other mics I've heard in that price range...sits right in the center of the mix and doesn't take up too much space...Any other mics besides the peluso vtb or tele ak47 that you would like to suggest between 1,000 and 1,500 dollars? If you have an opinion on the pre-amp that would be great, but if you just have one on the mic or vice-versa then that's fine. Just want to know your opinions to help me get closer to buying a new pre/LDC. Thanks - Jeff

8th February 2008, 02:34 PM	#3
kittonian Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 2,311	For that I'd go with an MA5 and Peluso P12 __________________ Joshua Aaron President/Chief Engineer AudioLot/AudioLot Studios High End Pro Audio Sales & Consulting Recording/Music Production/Mixing http://www.audiolot.com --------------- AudioLot is offering 10% off any purchase over $1000, up to $400 off until Nov. 30th, 2008. Use coupon code FALL08* when making your online purchase.*

8th February 2008, 03:19 PM	#4
DivineMusic Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 1,505	i'm getting a Avedis Audio MA5 too for vocals... finally a sound that i just love __________________ DivineMusic 2-23-07 ppl wanna praise protools like its the best thing since pu$$y

8th February 2008, 10:56 PM	#9
channelcat Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 166	I got mine from Mercenary for $425. You could also get an A-Designs 500HR 1U 2-module chassis for @ $300. Then you'd have at least one more slot for an EQ or compressor. Stu __________________ Fearless Vampire Killer

8th February 2008, 09:36 AM	#2
Aearth Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,099	If you are mainly doing vocals, the MA5 and the AK47 is a great combination. This is what I'm using lately.....I like it....lots nIC

8th February 2008, 09:41 PM	#5
heisleyamor Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 965	yeah I heard Lugo's shootout with the MA-5 and an ak47 and it sounded great... Lugo Shootout closed storage thread. there is a link to it. The MA-5 just the vocals sound so airy/crisp. I also liked the AK47 more than most of the other mics. Maybe even more than the u87 on that page. Still deciding though. Don't have money for a u87. I can put the MA5 in the API lunchbox right? or any other 500 series lunchbox?

8th February 2008, 09:50 PM	#6
heisleyamor Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 965	since the ma5 is pretty new, i'm probably not going to find it used anywhere beisdes maybe the secondhand gear on gearslutz, right? Also, not really seeing many tele ak47s online. Anyone know of a place to look for these besides gearslutz, ebay, and vintage gear?

8th February 2008, 10:14 PM	#7
bobwarren Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 699	I don't think anyone with an MA5 is going to want to part with it. I've only heard clips and have a pair coming next week. Looking forward to using them!!

8th February 2008, 10:21 PM	#8
heisleyamor Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 965	how about someone selling a lunchbox for somewhere around 300-350$? :-)

8th February 2008, 11:50 PM	#10
heisleyamor Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 965	I think if I got a lunchbox I would want 6 slots so I could always add another pre or 2 and then maybe eq / comp. I probably will just get it from mercenary...Anyone know where I can find any used Telefunken AK47s?

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