Author Topic: ADK mics (Read 6521 times)

BCostigan · « **on:** September 13, 2003, 02:36:42 PM »

I know there are a few people that have some experience with these mics but I'm wondering how much the sound varies from different models.

Seems most run the TL's . How do the straight up 51 sound? 51-s ?

Basically I'm wondering if for about $200 a pair if 51s would sound decent ?

While I'm at it...anyone ever play with the Behringer B-2 or B-2 Pro?? Any comments on those?

sexymexi · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2003, 05:18:34 PM »

yea i've been lookin at the 51's, i'd like to hear them.. i like the small diaphram mics for ease, large are great though i'd love to get some TL's

InfiniteOhms · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2003, 09:44:11 PM »

from what i'v heard the 51 s LE's sound just as good as the TL's .... i'm getting a pair as my first set of mics

heath · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2003, 10:52:30 PM »

what preamp are you going to run with them...i've had nice results with my v2...i can send discs if you want a sample....

Heath

sexymexi · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2003, 11:17:05 PM »

if i get them i'm gonna run the 51's>ua5> laptop/dat/ and or MD

sexymexi · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2003, 11:18:58 PM »

how is the low end response of the ADK 51, i've been an AKG man, and i don't really wanna downgrade on mics..

F.O.Bean · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2003, 01:01:36 AM »

Quote from: sexymexi11 on September 14, 2003, 11:18:58 PM

how is the low end response of the ADK 51, i've been an AKG man, and i don't really wanna downgrade on mics..

me too......

sexymexi · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2003, 01:47:39 AM »

+t to team bean and his magical wonders he makes with AKG, and every other AKG useres...

sexymexi · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2003, 01:48:26 AM »

sorry not team bean... team akg been too long of a day... anyways.. goodbye TLN

F.O.Bean · « **Reply #9 on:** September 15, 2003, 02:06:50 AM »

Quote from: sexymexi11 on September 15, 2003, 01:47:39 AM

+t to team bean and his magical wonders he makes with AKG, and every other AKG useres...

+T right back ta cha....

heath · « **Reply #10 on:** September 15, 2003, 11:15:18 AM »

low end on the SLE's (plewase specify which 51 you are talking about since almost all their mics are the 51!!!!) is very smooth. I've really liked the results I've had with my v2 behind them. I also own 480's and often find myself in a dilemma of which mics to run...it usually comes down to flipping a coin (unless the use of hypers is essential). Bean--almost done with the garage a trois from rosebud fix....that was the SLE's (although not their most stellar performance). I'll let you know.

Heath

F.O.Bean · « **Reply #11 on:** September 15, 2003, 11:56:18 PM »

Quote from: heath on September 15, 2003, 11:15:18 AM

low end on the SLE's (plewase specify which 51 you are talking about since almost all their mics are the 51!!!!) is very smooth. I've really liked the results I've had with my v2 behind them. I also own 480's and often find myself in a dilemma of which mics to run...it usually comes down to flipping a coin (unless the use of hypers is essential). Bean--almost done with the garage a trois from rosebud fix....that was the SLE's (although not their most stellar performance). I'll let you know.

Heath

thanks brotha, no hurries......i gots all the time in tha werld....

1st set only · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2003, 05:15:56 PM »

I have the B2 pros taped one show and I di them more to come

BCostigan · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2003, 05:56:45 PM »

I got some great prices from sonic sense on the 51, 51s, and the new S-series. Now I guess I gotta decide how much I can afford, if I want to go LD, and if I want to leave team NAK.

I'd be running an ad-20 with some kinda phantom power box (ART II most likely). Is there a huge difference in sound between the 51s and the 51sle?

I wish there was an easy way for me to test drive gear.

iphone · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2003, 06:29:18 PM »

don't buy any adk....they are releasing the "vienna" ,"hamburg" and a new line of SD mics designed by jp gerard of No hype studio/audio Belgium.
i would wait.

sexymexi · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2003, 10:46:27 PM »

anyone have any comments on the sound of the SC-1?

Nick in Edinboro · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2003, 11:57:12 PM »

Quote from: anders on September 16, 2003, 06:29:18 PM

don't buy any adk....they are releasing the "vienna" ,"hamburg" and a new line of SD mics designed by jp gerard of No hype studio/audio Belgium.
i would wait.

Interesting

Be cool to see what they come out with in the small diaphram department.. I have the SC-T's and really love'em... though having interchangable caps would be fun for experimenting. Not a huge deal as I'm sure I'd run cards 90% of the time anyways...

iphone · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2003, 03:50:55 PM »

http://www.adkmic.com/ModS_Vienna.html

Swanny · « **Reply #18 on:** September 24, 2003, 07:04:46 PM »

I've run the A51s LE > V2 > AD1k. They sound great. I now run the TL's > V3 , but ran TL > V2 > AD1k until recently. I think the TL's are the way to go they are a little cleaner (card vs. card), but you wouldn't know unless you had a direct comp. The TL's were also designed for live taping. I think the LE's can get a little boomy, but not to bad. They are both fine mics, even compared to the AKGs.

hoobash · « **Reply #19 on:** September 25, 2003, 11:41:12 AM »

I have the TL's now. Before I had them I got a pair of generis(adk) gc-1. I think these are pretty much the same as the a51. They sound great for the price. I can send a tape if needed

InfiniteOhms · « **Reply #20 on:** September 25, 2003, 12:11:43 PM »

for alot more discussion of ADK see this thread: http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=6905

Jason B · « **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2003, 08:45:11 PM »

The TL's are the way to go. I have seriously thought about getting a set of LD Neumanns, but can't bring myself to drop the severe extra amount of cash when the ADK TL's give me all I could ask for. Extremely transparent when run with a V2. Add a Mini Me behind that, and like Moke said, like hot butter. My TL > V2 > MMe stage tapes are simply amazing. Section tapes from Phish and Panic are some of the best I've heard. I had the SC-T small diaphragm mics for a while before selling them, just because I was not using them. They sound good, but the TL's are simply fantastic to my ears, and it is a crime that they are charging so little for these mics now. When I bought mine, I paid roughly 1k. Now they can be had for an extremely lower price, which sickens me

. If you have the time, seek out some TL tapes, and judge for yourself. If you want a smooth, all encompasing transparent sound, the TL's are the way to go in my book. I love them, and not just because I own them, but because they are that good.

-JB

Author Topic: ADK mics (Read 6521 times)

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