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Post by mobeach on Apr 11, 2015 7:59:38 GMT -6
I was surprised the Shure had more presence (to my ears) and the AKG seemed more subdued, and maybe a little more raspy.
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Post by Ward on Apr 11, 2015 8:19:55 GMT -6
The C214 is not a particularly great microphone. How can I describe it... it's a low-priced budget offering from their higher end line.
The SM7, is perhaps the best dynamic Shure makes and is a very capable vocal microphone. It's a good general all-rounder. It can work on vocal, speech, snare, kick, floor tom, even some acoustic instruments.
Thus, I'm not surprised it edged out a C214.
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Post by mobeach on Apr 11, 2015 8:36:38 GMT -6
Thus, I'm not surprised it edged out a C214. The C214 is $50 more to boot? I think my CAD condenser sounds better than the AKG |
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Post by kidvybes on Apr 11, 2015 8:58:12 GMT -6
...that nylon C12-style capsule being employed in the C214 is not impressive...even the dual-sided version in the current 414-lineup is a big step down from AKG's classic brass edge-terminated capsule... ...the Lewitt mics (designed by a former AKG engineer) are better sounding, IMHO... ...as for the SM7B, consider modding your mic with one of these: www.ebay.com/itm/SM7B-DIY-Internal-Pop-Filter-MOD-Foam-Insert-/181628572905...eliminates the need for a pop-filter and offers an even more articulated voice response...the same material is employed in the RE-20... Attachments:
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Post by donr on Apr 11, 2015 9:52:33 GMT -6
kidvybes,
That foam insert may work, but it looks awful. Can't they make it in gray or black?
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Post by ericn on Apr 11, 2015 11:13:21 GMT -6
Shure spent time and mony to design a great vocal mic!
AKG spent as much time and money trying to design a cheap mic that resembled a once great mic!
Any questions?
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Post by ericn on Apr 11, 2015 11:14:28 GMT -6
kidvybes, That foam insert may work, but it looks awful. Can't they make it in gray or black? i have a washable air conditioner filter that appears to be the exact same color, thickness and material - wondering if they are just cutting those to fit? Probably is the same stuff, but hey if it works! |
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Post by kidvybes on Apr 11, 2015 11:39:25 GMT -6
kidvybes, That foam insert may work, but it looks awful. Can't they make it in gray or black? ...looks as though the replacement filter for the RE-20 (same material, center in pic below) is, in fact, black...but to be honest, I used the blue one in my original SM7 and you can hardly even see it thru the grill...the fact that there is a wide gap between the filter and the capsule-element (within the grill cage) seems to support good articulation and clarity...worthwhile modification, IMHO... Attachments:
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Post by kidvybes on Apr 11, 2015 11:45:15 GMT -6
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Post by Ward on Apr 11, 2015 16:22:34 GMT -6
Thus, I'm not surprised it edged out a C214. The C214 is $50 more to boot? I think my CAD condenser sounds better than the AKG CAD M179? Much better microphone and has the usual 3 polar patterns, HPF and pad to boot. Much better value. |
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Post by mobeach on Apr 11, 2015 16:38:32 GMT -6
The C214 is $50 more to boot? I think my CAD condenser sounds better than the AKG CAD M179? Much better microphone and has the usual 3 polar patterns, HPF and pad to boot. Much better value. GXL-3000, very cheap very good  I have a CAD D-189 as well which I use instead of my SM-58 at times, I think it has more low end response. |
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