Topic: opinion on akg se300b mic?

[deadheadcorey]

Ssia

[rjp]

It's only a mic body - you still need to get caps for it. The SE300B is the "Blue Line" body. The C 391 B is the SE300B and CK91 cardioid capsule sold as a package.

[acidjack]

If you're asking whether the 300s + the ck91/92/93 caps is a good, inexpensive mic system, I'd say yes.  Some here argue that they lack some detail relative to other mics, and that's probably true, but I'd also say, relative to what?  Compared to Beyer MC930s, the Beyers are better.  Compared to the Busman mics (which are $500 new) it seems to me that the Busmans have more brightness and top-end, but lack the rich bass of the ck9x series.  I made some good recordings with these mics when I had them that I still enjoy listening to.  They have the advantage of multiple patterns, and even the ability to run a remote active cable.  And frankly, even if they aren't their signature product, they're made by AKG, a manufacturer with excellent quality control and reputation.

I think there is a set in the YS for less than $400.  That's an extremely fair price and IMHO there is nothing better for that price that I know of.

[igene]

I have a set that I've been building on throuh the years.
You can a serious amount of caps for these preamp bodies...
cards, hypers, omnis, shotgun, fig.8, lav's (omni &card), extension cables

I have made tons of really nice recordings with these mics.
(I mostly use the cards and hypers)
(I  paid full price for the mics - around $800 -$900 ~ mid 90's)

I'd never get rid of them, as they are a great system.
(the bayonet mount is a really quick and secure connection too)

The $325. price in YS (IMO) is a steal.
(depending on condition - of course)

[newplanet7]

I think there is a set in the YS for less than $400.  That's an extremely fair price and IMHO there is nothing better for that price that I know of.

This.
These mics always come up a practical steal when buying used.
I sold mine here for $300 or $325 in 2008. It seems to me if you buy them for that, you would never have a problem
getting that same price if you ever decide to sell them again.
Also, true what AJ said above about not being their signature mic but  they have been a proven product
from a respected retailer for a many years.
I know you run the avatones now so you should add these as well IMO.