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Title: AKG 483
Post by: T.J. on October 08, 2004, 04:13:36 PM

i've heard a lot about these mic on these boards (everyone seems to like them). recorded a couple shows using them and really liked the results.  regardless i was wondering what other type of mics are comparable to the AKG 483's in terms of price and sound quality?

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: heath on October 08, 2004, 04:14:48 PM

483's own.  no need to even think about anything else   ;) ;D

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: thoman8r on October 08, 2004, 04:26:15 PM

Quote from: TenaciousJ on October 08, 2004, 04:13:36 PM

i've heard a lot about these mic on these boards (everyone seems to like them). recorded a couple shows using them and really liked the results.  regardless i was wondering what other type of mics are comparable to the AKG 483's in terms of price and sound quality?

the MG M200/210/270 (SMS2000 bodies + M20/M21/M27 caps) are considered in the same class, price wise (maybe a bit more).

I wouldn't say they sound the same though.  I like them a little bit more actually, but it really comes down to personal preference.

Dave

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: fozzy on October 08, 2004, 04:39:20 PM

~750-900(depending on the market, and recent AKG price increase) for 481's and ~$400 for a set of new ck63's.  Don't think anyone will be letting go of 483's.  ;D

haven't seen many 480's going lately. 

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: johnw on October 08, 2004, 05:52:33 PM

Maybe look into the Audix 1290hc sound and see if you like it. The 1290c is supposed to sound like the 481s (according to people who own both). It's a good deal cheaper than the 480s though - contact Cascade Media for a great price!

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: Gordon on October 09, 2004, 02:23:43 AM

a year and a half ago I got a pair of 480's, ck1's and ck3's used for around $1100  ;D

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: nic on October 09, 2004, 08:32:40 AM

Quote from: Sixto Lezcano on October 08, 2004, 04:25:38 PM

What's a used set of akg's generally run? 

I know they rarely, if ever, get a bad word around here.  I know they are less expensive than neumann/schoeps/dpa, maybe a used set of MG's?  I'd think akg with's caps would be 1K used or somewhere around there

there's a set of Gefell m210(bodies + caps) for $1000 in the yard sale...thats a steal considering Gefells recent price increase...new caps alone are more than that!

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: T.J. on October 09, 2004, 02:46:09 PM

are AKG and MG's usually sold in pairs?  i was under the impression that one AKG 483 is sufficient for recording

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: nickgregory on October 09, 2004, 03:03:53 PM

you need a pair of mics for stereo recording..otherwise you are recording in mono

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: F.O.Bean on October 09, 2004, 03:08:42 PM

j, you didnt notice i had 2 mics at moedown :)

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: Kevin on October 09, 2004, 08:38:57 PM

483's RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!         ;)

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: T.J. on October 10, 2004, 03:46:15 AM

bean,
  i definitley noticed once i listened to it back at my tent  ;D  i appreciate all the info on sort of a newbie question

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: jkoch on October 10, 2004, 07:06:48 AM

JW mod 463s baby!

Title: Re: AKG 483
Post by: F.O.Bean on October 10, 2004, 07:05:00 PM

Quote from: TenaciousJ on October 10, 2004, 03:46:15 AM

bean,
  i definitley noticed once i listened to it back at my tent  ;D  i appreciate all the info on sort of a newbie question

ahhhh, the great tent listen ;D

glad ya enjoyed :)