- Home |
- Guitar |
- Bass |
- Keyboard |
- Recording |
- Computer Music |
- Live Sound |
- Drums |
- DJ |
- Accessories |
- Blowouts
AKG C535EB Premium Performance Microphone
Handheld studio-quality cardioid condenser microphone.
"A dynamite hand-held stage condensor."
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
Feature:Has a very nice 4-position bass rolloff feature. You can dial in just the right amount of bottom end to suit your needs.
Quality:
This mic is solid as a rock. I've used one on the road regularly for about 5 years now without a hitch.
Value:
For the money, this is perhaps the best stage condensor mic a person can own. You can spend a whole lot more and not get nearly as good a sound.
Desirability:
This mic is a bit smaller than most hand held stage mics, and considerably smaller than most large diaphragm studio mics, but sounds as good or better and works well for both applications.
Sound:
For the money, this is possibly the best all around condensor mic on the market! I have over 30 years experience as a lead vocalist, and this mic flat out blows every other mic away I've used in the past. It is warm, accurate, and reproduces every little vocal nuance.
Ease of Use:
The bass rolloff is a little bit difficult to adjust. It requires a pen or some other small instrument to move the button that sits in a recessed hole. However, frequent adjustments aren't really necessary.
Support:
I have never had to deal with the company regarding this product, but AKG is a reputable company.
Overall:
I can't imagine finding a better sounding microphone that is equally good for stage or studio. Sometimes the most expensive equipment isn't always the best. I would replace this mic instantly if it were lost or stolen. The main reason I bought it was because I learned it was used as a stage mic by both Sting and Paul McCartney. Enough said?
""Simply the best"....buy it, you won't find better for the money."
Feature:
Small, light and compact.
Quality:
We used two, on the road, in various countries and climates for many years,as stated above....no problems, ever.
Value:
It is expensive...but a great mike.
Desirability:
"sex appeal"?!....It is a functional piece of gear...not a 25 yr old, size 10 blonde!:)
Sound:
As an ex pro vocalist/guitarist I used this mike for about eight years with no problems whatsoever and so did my pro singing (female)partner, who has only recently 'retired', after eighteen years with one....!! We used it to record the voals on a live album some years ago and it produced a better result than previous studio recordings. 'Live', we used with a Bose/Studiomaster PA and had CD quality 'live' sound long before CDs were common! Needless to say, I recommend this product as the finest vocal mike I know of...certainly at this price. After a gap of some years from performing, I am just about to buy another of these mikes.
Ease of Use:
Connect...and sing!Adjust for personal taste and voice...easy.
Support:
Never had cause to!
Overall:
Many years ago, before buying, we tried all kinds of mikes and this one won, hands down. asthetically, it could be better and it looks very dated...not surprising as it has been around a long time!
Small, light and compact.
Quality:
We used two, on the road, in various countries and climates for many years,as stated above....no problems, ever.
Value:
It is expensive...but a great mike.
Desirability:
"sex appeal"?!....It is a functional piece of gear...not a 25 yr old, size 10 blonde!:)
Sound:
As an ex pro vocalist/guitarist I used this mike for about eight years with no problems whatsoever and so did my pro singing (female)partner, who has only recently 'retired', after eighteen years with one....!! We used it to record the voals on a live album some years ago and it produced a better result than previous studio recordings. 'Live', we used with a Bose/Studiomaster PA and had CD quality 'live' sound long before CDs were common! Needless to say, I recommend this product as the finest vocal mike I know of...certainly at this price. After a gap of some years from performing, I am just about to buy another of these mikes.
Ease of Use:
Connect...and sing!Adjust for personal taste and voice...easy.
Support:
Never had cause to!
Overall:
Many years ago, before buying, we tried all kinds of mikes and this one won, hands down. asthetically, it could be better and it looks very dated...not surprising as it has been around a long time!
"One of the best all-round mics - smooth detailed sound, rugged."
Quality:
Made in Austria. Rugged. Seems built very well and not sensitive to humidity.
Value:
Incredible value. Eats any of the Shure handhelds for lunch.
Sound:
Great sound. Almost as good as my other high end condensers costing 5 to 10 times as much! Sounds good to great on everything I've tried.
Support:
AKG are easy to deal with.
Overall:
An all around great product. I'm not a big fan of AKG mics in general, but this model is an exception.
Made in Austria. Rugged. Seems built very well and not sensitive to humidity.
Value:
Incredible value. Eats any of the Shure handhelds for lunch.
Sound:
Great sound. Almost as good as my other high end condensers costing 5 to 10 times as much! Sounds good to great on everything I've tried.
Support:
AKG are easy to deal with.
Overall:
An all around great product. I'm not a big fan of AKG mics in general, but this model is an exception.
"Haven't found a competition to this yet!"
Feature:
I was expecting a hardcase to come with such a large investment. Don't really like why the filter switch needs a test pen to adjust.
Quality:
Feels very good.. Sturdy material..
Value:
I spending the money worth. Can't say it's over expensive, not that cheap. Just priced right.. Well, i always wish things were cheaper anyway, who don't!!
Desirability:
Doesn't look that pretty though. Wish it had a better design!
Sound:
This mic wasn't meant for my voice, it was meant for my wife's voice, and so when we were deciding to purchase, we had a test of several competitive handheld condensers before we decided. We tried Shure SM87, Audix OM7(i think?), Sennheiser E865 as well as Rode. Didn't get my hand on Neumann KMS105 though. Only the E865 could compete the C535EB in term of matching response to her voice, the rest didn't sound as good. The E865 had a lower gain, so we decided to get the C535EB. Back home, i recorded an compared the C535EB with several other mics i had like Shure SM58, Audix OM2, Audiotechnica XM5S. I realised SM58 and XM5S had more noise at the background and more muffed. The OM2 was pretty clear with very little noise. The C535EB was clear as ever with almost unheard background noise. I rate a 9 since no mic matches everyones voice.
Ease of Use:
Tested it far miking and it sounded great too. The proximity effect isn't too outrageous, it was just nice. The mics sounds very smooth indeed. As well i competed the mic on hihats and it has became my favourite hihat mic. On the comparison, i tried Behringer ECM8000, Audiotechnica AT9400, Audiotechnica AT4033A, Cerwin Vega UE1. The C535EB appeared to sound best with my 13" K Mastersound Hihats. It captured smoothly and at the right balance. On my 15" A Fast Crash however, it wasn't really great. I still have yet to try it out on other sources.
Support:
Don't know yet
Overall:
Sounds great, only lagging features are the design, filter switch and i didn't get a roadcase with it.
I was expecting a hardcase to come with such a large investment. Don't really like why the filter switch needs a test pen to adjust.
Quality:
Feels very good.. Sturdy material..
Value:
I spending the money worth. Can't say it's over expensive, not that cheap. Just priced right.. Well, i always wish things were cheaper anyway, who don't!!
Desirability:
Doesn't look that pretty though. Wish it had a better design!
Sound:
This mic wasn't meant for my voice, it was meant for my wife's voice, and so when we were deciding to purchase, we had a test of several competitive handheld condensers before we decided. We tried Shure SM87, Audix OM7(i think?), Sennheiser E865 as well as Rode. Didn't get my hand on Neumann KMS105 though. Only the E865 could compete the C535EB in term of matching response to her voice, the rest didn't sound as good. The E865 had a lower gain, so we decided to get the C535EB. Back home, i recorded an compared the C535EB with several other mics i had like Shure SM58, Audix OM2, Audiotechnica XM5S. I realised SM58 and XM5S had more noise at the background and more muffed. The OM2 was pretty clear with very little noise. The C535EB was clear as ever with almost unheard background noise. I rate a 9 since no mic matches everyones voice.
Ease of Use:
Tested it far miking and it sounded great too. The proximity effect isn't too outrageous, it was just nice. The mics sounds very smooth indeed. As well i competed the mic on hihats and it has became my favourite hihat mic. On the comparison, i tried Behringer ECM8000, Audiotechnica AT9400, Audiotechnica AT4033A, Cerwin Vega UE1. The C535EB appeared to sound best with my 13" K Mastersound Hihats. It captured smoothly and at the right balance. On my 15" A Fast Crash however, it wasn't really great. I still have yet to try it out on other sources.
Support:
Don't know yet
Overall:
Sounds great, only lagging features are the design, filter switch and i didn't get a roadcase with it.
AKG C535EB Premium Mic Customer Review
"Amazing mic!!"
Sound:
Fantastic sound on everything I've tried. This is one of the best sounding mics I've used and I've used a lot of mics! Rugged construction and a nice feel. This is the best compromise between performance, price, and road-worthiness imo.
Fantastic sound on everything I've tried. This is one of the best sounding mics I've used and I've used a lot of mics! Rugged construction and a nice feel. This is the best compromise between performance, price, and road-worthiness imo.
"Best live instrument mic on the market !"
I know professional flamenco guitarists that use this mic and swear by them! I have used this on every gig since I have bought it 6 months ago. Crispy, clean and powerful! Hands down best live instrument mic available for acoustic guitars!
"Beats Sure hands down..."
"535 EB THE BEST FOR LIVE FLAMENCO GUITAR"
THE GREAT FLAMENCO GUITARIST VICENTE AMIGO OF SPAIN USES THIS MODEL FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES. AFTER BEING BLOWN AWAY BY HIS LIVE SOUND USING JUST ONE MIC! I HAD TO TALK TO HIS SOUND ENGINEER AND HE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THE 535 EB. I OWN 2 AND WILL NEVER BY ANOTHER CONDENSER AGAIN!
Questions? Our musicians can help you right now!
Mention Priority Code 7FDLWXD When You Call.
Toll Free En Español: 800.460.7976 9 AM to
5 PM EST
Shop with those who respect your privacy—
we do.
Copyright © 1996-2009, zZounds Music, LLC.
Terms of use apply.
A-ID: 3745