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Originally Posted by fuzzface777
I think everytime I have asked about akg mics for vocals and or instruments, not many ppl even bother to comment. I guess THEY SUCK?
I think there's a huge gap between what people write on Gearslutz and reality.
Case and point: anything but the original 414 gets a lot of hate when it comes to 414's.
Reality: Every studio I've worked at has 3 to 4 414's of various types. Usually a pair or two. I own a pair of 414s. Want some hand percussion to stand up in the mix? Break out a pair of 414 TLII's.
The deal is, the 414 is a great
utility mic. It works on many things pretty well. It doesn't
slay vocals. It doesn't guarantee
amazing overhead sound. They're tools. In a pinch and need to do midside? Your 414's will do. Need to do a choir today? Jazz date the next? 414's will do.
And hence, because it doesn't rock the casbah like
insert mic here on
this source, it doesn't get the favorable buzz on GS.
My philosophy: Buy a lot of great mics. It takes time to do this, as I'm not well off by any means, but is completely worth it. My 414TLII's spend time in the closet for weeks on end, only to be put into heavy service for the next couple. Why? Because I like to have a wide range of brushes to paint with. Same thing with my D112. Love it! A month will go by and it won't see the light of day, then (bam) in use on a couple sessions.
My final, parting shot: Don't dismiss AKG because of the hype. Dismiss AKG because you've tried it and don't like it.