AKG C414 B-TL II Transformerless 4-Pattern Condenser Microphone

Contains a capsule matching the specifications of the legendary AKG C12 microphone. Matte Black finish.

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:: 9 out of 10
Features:: 9 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 9 out of 10
I Want It:: 9 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:: 0 out of 10
Support:: 10 out of 10

"Bright, pristine, and beautiful for vocals."

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 10 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10
Sound:: 10 out of 10

Style of Music: Rock, Pop, Rap

Location: Los Angeles

Feature:
Multiple patterns, windscreen and shockmount: not much else to ask for.

Value:
Spend 2-3k on a similar solid state, or buy this? I don't think you need to even think about it. This is an amazing mic for vocals and you aren't spending 2k on a high-end Neumann or a C12.

Sound:
For Vocals this thing is incredible. It is so present it is ridiculous. Very usable for guitars and high frequency instruments (horns, strings, etc.).

Overall:
This is really just a solid mic. It isn't a neutral mic, however. It is bright and alive, not flat and plain. It's multiple patterns are very useful and it sounds great on any lead type instrument.

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"Great sound reproduction without a pre-amp"

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 10 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 10 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10

User: a customer from nlt.com

Submitted: 10/16/2001

Style of Music: All types (mostly rock)

Location: St. Charles, Ill. (USA)

I've owned this mic for 5 years, and have used it for every facit of recording. "NEVER" once have I been disappointed. The sound reproduction is remarkable. As a poor home recording guy I can't afford an expensive mic, but I've found I don't need one because I've got my "AKG".

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"AKG did it again !"

Overall:: 10 out of 10
Features:: 10 out of 10
Quality:: 10 out of 10
Value:: 8 out of 10
I Want It:: 10 out of 10

User: a customer from nyc.rr.com

Submitted: 4/22/2002

Style of Music: Pop ,Latin,Hip Hop

Location: Queens NY

I've been searching for an affordable mic with that million dollar sound .I have no regrets in choosing the AKG C414 B TLII, vocals and guitars are my main concern and they sound Great now !Hope you check it out for yourself .

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