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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #90 on: June 12, 2005, 01:39:00 PM »
brickwalling is not the same as clipping

the ua5 light is configured to flash, I believe, at -2dbu... clipping occurs when you hit 0

if you are using a jb3 you are stuck with optical cables so switching to coax isn't really an option, I'd just buy the beefiest cable you can find... I'm sure there are plenty of recommendations on this board
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #91 on: June 12, 2005, 01:46:31 PM »
Quote from: Tim on June 12, 2005, 01:39:00 PM
brickwalling is not the same as clipping

the ua5 light is configured to flash, I believe, at -2dbu... clipping occurs when you hit 0

if you are using a jb3 you are stuck with optical cables so switching to coax isn't really an option, I'd just buy the beefiest cable you can find... I'm sure there are plenty of recommendations on this board

I learn something everyday on this board and in the field.  Thank you Tim.  Big +T. 
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #92 on: June 12, 2005, 02:17:07 PM »
like ive said, if ya dont have the SP rt angle toslink>mini, GTE TWO OF THEM 8)
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #93 on: June 12, 2005, 02:35:39 PM »
Quote from: moon-pix on June 11, 2005, 06:28:17 PM
Quote from: zhianosatch on June 11, 2005, 06:07:56 PM
over 140?! no, really, are you sure?

No way. All the hippies would have dropped dead immediately. Seriously, you'll never get a that value unless you're directly infront of a subwoofer. Maybe. It would be beyond painful.

that's what i'm saying. word.
i believe manowar holds the guinness record for the "loudest concert" at something in the 160 range but it was totally staged. saw it on tv last year.
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #94 on: June 12, 2005, 02:43:02 PM »
Quote from: zhianosatch on June 12, 2005, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: moon-pix on June 11, 2005, 06:28:17 PM
Quote from: zhianosatch on June 11, 2005, 06:07:56 PM
over 140?! no, really, are you sure?

No way. All the hippies would have dropped dead immediately. Seriously, you'll never get a that value unless you're directly infront of a subwoofer. Maybe. It would be beyond painful.

that's what i'm saying. word.
i believe manowar holds the guinness record for the "loudest concert" at something in the 160 range but it was totally staged. saw it on tv last year.

160?!?!?! that is like standing next to the space shuttle, and I mean right next to it when it launches...that is sick
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #95 on: June 12, 2005, 02:53:10 PM »
Quote from: creekfreak on June 12, 2005, 02:43:02 PM
Quote from: zhianosatch on June 12, 2005, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: moon-pix on June 11, 2005, 06:28:17 PM
Quote from: zhianosatch on June 11, 2005, 06:07:56 PM
over 140?! no, really, are you sure?

No way. All the hippies would have dropped dead immediately. Seriously, you'll never get a that value unless you're directly infront of a subwoofer. Maybe. It would be beyond painful.

that's what i'm saying. word.
i believe manowar holds the guinness record for the "loudest concert" at something in the 160 range but it was totally staged. saw it on tv last year.

160?!?!?! that is like standing next to the space shuttle, and I mean right next to it when it launches...that is sick

looks like my brain deceived me... i looked it up online and it seems that the record is "129.5 dB" as recorded by guinness in hannover, germany in the 90s. i don't know how far from the source they were, etc... maybe i saw it on vh1's most metal moments.
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #96 on: June 12, 2005, 03:08:34 PM »
Wimps and Posers, Leave the Hall!  :veryevil:

The 414s could have taken it...
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #97 on: June 12, 2005, 03:16:37 PM »
Quote from: Bean on June 12, 2005, 02:17:07 PM
like ive said, if ya dont have the SP rt angle toslink>mini, GTE TWO OF THEM 8)

No need to spend the cash on the SP cable - others sell the same cable for a LOT less.  Check the Cables and/or Retail forums.  One thread:  http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=42369.0
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #98 on: June 12, 2005, 05:00:28 PM »
Thanks for the link Bri.  Unfortunately, they are out of them. 

I gonna check out one of those Viablue toslinks that Andrew found.  Beefy and they come in a 1/2 meter.  If only the Phoenix Gold DTX series had a 1/2 meter.  I don't need 3 feet of cable in my bag.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=42246.0
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #99 on: June 12, 2005, 07:04:43 PM »
Quote from: spyder9 on June 12, 2005, 01:46:31 PM
Quote from: Tim on June 12, 2005, 01:39:00 PM
brickwalling is not the same as clipping

the ua5 light is configured to flash, I believe, at -2dbu... clipping occurs when you hit 0

if you are using a jb3 you are stuck with optical cables so switching to coax isn't really an option, I'd just buy the beefiest cable you can find... I'm sure there are plenty of recommendations on this board

I learn something everyday on this board and in the field. Thank you Tim. Big +T.


backatcha man! glad to be of service....
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #100 on: June 14, 2005, 09:46:22 PM »
Ok, here's a demo of the AKG C414B-XLS in action at the Mountain Jam show 6/04/05 Hunter Mountain, Hunter, NY.

I included in the torrent, 2 tracks from the show :Robert Randolph and Martin Medeski & Wood.  To give you an idea of how they compare to another set of mics., I included the same 2 tracks recorded by the following: Neumann KM184 > UA-5 (Oade-W) > JB3.

Mind you the 414s were setup about 20 yards or so behind the Neumanns.  I included pictures of where the mics were stationed.  In the Neumann picture, you can see the AKGs way up the hill in the back right.  Just look for a pole with a red strap, the AKGs, looking very small, are right behind them.

Let me know what you guys think.  I did nothing to the recording except adjust the levels and declick it.  That's it.   I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.   :) 
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #101 on: June 14, 2005, 09:53:21 PM »
i'm on it.  mine shipped yesterday--should have them tomorrow or thursday. i can't wait!!

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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #102 on: June 14, 2005, 10:05:47 PM »
Quote from: spreadheadtom on June 14, 2005, 09:53:21 PM
i'm on it.  mine shipped yesterday--should have them tomorrow or thursday. i can't wait!!

 Tommy

SWEET!  Big fat +T!.  Let me know what you think of the demos. 
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #103 on: June 15, 2005, 11:36:42 AM »
i have a package at fed-ex. i wonder what it could be  ???  ;D

 Tommy
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #104 on: June 15, 2005, 11:42:14 AM »
Quote from: spreadheadtom on June 15, 2005, 11:36:42 AM
i have a package at fed-ex. i wonder what it could be  ???  ;D

 Tommy

Yeah for new toys!!!   ;D
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