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24th February 2006
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Aug 2004 Location: tx
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Thread Starter | Quick rundown of the 414 types...
A friend of my dad's has a pair of 414's that he used for classical recording on about eight or ten occasions. He has no idea which 414's they are, as the purchase was recommended by someone more experienced than himself. They're about ten years old. He's gonna bring 'em by so I can see them. He wants $300 each and they're supposedly in immaculate condition (knowing this guy, I believe it.) He said I could keep them for a week and make sure I want them, but the money's pretty low, so I'd rather buy 'em straightaway. But I don't know much about the various 414 designations. Just wondering if someone can give me a quick edumacation in 414's. Anything to stay away from? Thanks! Max |
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24th February 2006
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Western North Carolina
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Nothing to stay away from for $300 bucks! It goes- (from oldest to newest) 414 EB Silver Body with Brass C-12 cap (later ones also had the glued 'white ring' cap) 414 EB 'P48' Black body (this is the least desirable IMO, but certainly worth $300) 414 ULS 414 TL 414 TL II 414 B XL II 414 B XLS
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25th February 2006
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| Gear maniac  Joined: Dec 2004
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$300 for "perfect" 414? I wish i could have found that deal on ebay.. got a couple for 450-550 a piece (B ULS).. Amazing inst. mics, works with some vocals, but overall i have NO regrets. Very good deal, go for it  |
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25th February 2006
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Hollywood
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I refer to them as "FET C12s" These are superb mics. | |
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25th February 2006
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| Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Western North Carolina
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 Its one of the pairs of mics I plan to die with.... | |
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25th February 2006
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago
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25th February 2006
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| Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Hollywood
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Those things make incredible drum overheads. I've cut tons of lead vocals with those mics too. | |
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