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2nd June 2009
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Feb 2005 Location: UK
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Thread Starter | Recorded using GS's most hated on mic...
This track was recorded by a buddy of mine using only 1 mic for all tracks. It's easily the most hated mic on GS (wrongly imo). Can you guess what it is (pretty easy for many I'd imagine)? I actually think it sounds great - let me know if you still think the mic deserves all the hate... David Shoukry - Shake that thing - SoundCloud thumbsup |
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2nd June 2009
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Don't have to listen to the file to know you must be talking about the TLM 103...
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2nd June 2009
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| Gear addict  Joined: Jan 2008
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sounds too good to be an AKG C1000S, so I think you're wrong, you're not using THE MOST HATED mic on GS.  The performance is spirited which carries the day.. just confirms what everyone always says about the song mattering more than the gear, that said, there's nothing flattering or impressive going on sonically... it would sound way better with better mics imho.
__________________ Meaning my mouth in the 'on' position doesn't sound like a rubbish Australian mic designed and built by Kangaroos? |
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2nd June 2009
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| Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2005 Location: UK
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Haha! It's not the C1000 or the 103 - it's the *other* most hated mic!!  |
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2nd June 2009
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| Gear addict Joined: Jan 2008
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KM184?
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2nd June 2009
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| Gear nut  Joined: Mar 2009
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Peluso?
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2nd June 2009
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| Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2005 Location: UK
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It's actually the C12VR. I don't think it deserves the abuse it gets on here...
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2nd June 2009
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Haha, not even close to being most hated mic on GS, maybe worst value for the money. does anyone actually say they hate that mic? or just 'there are a gizilion better options for that much change'?
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2nd June 2009
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i think it sounds great! played with real guts.
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| Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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| Lives for gear  Joined: May 2004 Location: Charlotte N.C.
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The AKG C1000s is absolutely the most hated mic on GS without a doubt. Maybe it's time for a poll thread? What is THE most hated mic on GS? It's gotta be the C1000s. | |
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2nd June 2009
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OK I agree, the C1000 is the most hated mic, but I automatically discounted it as I was only thinking of *useable* mics! |
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2nd June 2009
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actually i guessed it..you cant see any love for this mic here...I guess it might have something to do about how much it costs, what its trying to mimic and how it sounds. Perhaps if it was a new mic brand costing half.... Anyway, I thought it sounded more than suficient for anyone to focus on the song and enjoy. Nothing special about how good it sounds, but sure nothing that bad to be noticed
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2nd June 2009
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I think the AKG Solidtube gets an awful lot of hate around here too. Maybe as much as the C1000.
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2nd June 2009
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Like everyone says, a great performance is very forgiving of gear to the average listener. Having said that, I don't like the highs and sibilances here. |
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2nd June 2009
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| Gear addict  Joined: Apr 2008
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The AKG C12VR is definitely a usable mic.However,it does not deserve to be uttered in the same sentence as the original C12. After spending 10 mins with it,wouldnt you heap shit on it if the manufacturer you are buying it from tells you its an exact replica of the legendary C12 but with lower self noise. AKG brought peoples disdain of this mic upon themselves. Mike |
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2nd June 2009
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles
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One of my favorite recordings I have ever done was on a C12VR, but I would never recommend that mic to anyone. I think there are far better mics for a lot less money, but if some one gave me one, it would would probably get some use around the studio from time to time.
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Aug 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO USA (Hot Louis)
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I clicked on this thread because I thought maybe somebody had done something usable with a C1000... Guess not.
__________________ I think you'll find that 'generic and flavourless' is generally something that occurs before the microphone -Karloff70 Two f**in' weeks to make up your mind whether you want a beard or you want a job. This is the Buddy Rich Band; young people...with faces!- Buddy Rich Last edited by Makinithappen; 2nd June 2009 at 08:39 PM.. Reason: Grammar |
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2nd June 2009
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| Gear addict  Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Suburbs of Philly, PA
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Not the Rode NT1A?
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| Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO USA (Hot Louis)
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We got one super cheap a while back and it gets used occasionally... Its not great but its not terrible. | |
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2nd June 2009
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i have used c1000s before with quite acceptable results. i have since moved on to DPA, schoeps, and a variety of other SDCs, but i'll bet you i can make a perfectly decent sounding recording with a C1000 or pair. someone send me one or two, and i will be happy to do a shootout with it against a number of other SDCs and we'll just see who can pick out that mic from the rest in a blind test...
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