Topic: akg 480 vs adk a51tl

[utahtaper]

i have not used the ADKs, so icannot comment on them directly, but having examined the electronic design of the mic amps for the ADK and the c480s, i can tell you they are not comparable.  the akg utilizes only top end components, where the adk is of more common design.  based on this alone, i would certainly conclude that the akg is likely both superior acoustically, and should have a longer service life.  

I agree. Although the TL's are great mics, there is a reason why they are less than half the price of 480's in respect to buying new. Sometimes you really do get what you pay for.
Please don't flame me

[caymanreview]

im definantly not gonna flame you, but i did +T you for your opinion which is very similar to mine

[Xpanding Man]

481s  .... if money and multiple pattern options are not issues  

[C.Clark]

add that v2 to the minime, i run the smae thing and it smokes, literally and figuratively

[Brian]

get a V2, you'll be glad you did.

I know I am!!!  

[ToddL]

I run TL's -> V3 and have to say that there is rarely a time where I can find faults in this setup (it's usually me ).  I'd love to have a pair of U89's but the budget just doesn't allow it.  And short of having a pair of B&K 4006 omni's and a ST-250 in my bag, I cant think of another setup that would suit so many situations.