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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2005, 07:05:02 PM »
Damn... I just sold my 460's, but these things are making me drool..... 5 patterns... uglugluglulguglugl.....
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2005, 07:52:05 PM »
I wish I could already give you guys a review on these babies, but I haven't received my pair yet. Had some credit card/US Bank issues last week... now waiting for the money to enter the paypal account, so I can finally pay.  ::)

Will post pictures and everything once I get them.
I have a feeling that these new 414s might become very popular...
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2005, 06:36:32 AM »
Quote from: rocksuitcase on April 09, 2005, 12:00:56 PM
Quote from: Tim on April 07, 2005, 06:35:56 PM
adding the subcard bump these mics up a league imo....

Tim,
Could you "explain" the use of the subcard:

i.e. I don't rewally know what it's function is and when you would/wouldn't use it?

have you looked at the polar pattern?

It's nearly an omni, it is a very wide cap... I like them on stage and up close
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #18 on: April 12, 2005, 05:53:49 PM »
i have never found a use for subcards - i used a pair of the DPA 4015s for a while, and found them to have weird imaging, and even a rather dullish sound compared to my DPA 4011s.  i tried them in various config's, but just couldnt get to like them.  one thing to be sure and try with the 414s, if you find yourself in a nice venue and farily close in, is blumlein pair - excellent!  i always wonder how a pair of 414s would compare to a C426, since it uses the same capsules and probably most of the same electronics (but seems to cost quite a bit more...)
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #19 on: April 12, 2005, 06:14:28 PM »
Quote from: jnorman34 on April 12, 2005, 05:53:49 PM
i have never found a use for subcards - i used a pair of the DPA 4015s for a while, and found them to have weird imaging, and even a rather dullish sound compared to my DPA 4011s. i tried them in various config's, but just couldnt get to like them. one thing to be sure and try with the 414s, if you find yourself in a nice venue and farily close in, is blumlein pair - excellent! i always wonder how a pair of 414s would compare to a C426, since it uses the same capsules and probably most of the same electronics (but seems to cost quite a bit more...)

so you never found a use for subcards in the studio or you never found a use for subcards in field recording.

hands down my favorite pattern for field recording, my favorite pattern on my u89s
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #20 on: April 12, 2005, 08:28:01 PM »
My pair has been shipped! Scheduled delivery is Thursday. 8)
Now I'm excited... I'll keep you guys posted.
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #21 on: April 12, 2005, 08:31:23 PM »
Quote from: moon-pix on April 12, 2005, 08:28:01 PM
My pair has been shipped! Scheduled delivery is Thursday. 8)
Now I'm excited... I'll keep you guys posted.

nice, look forward to a report
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #22 on: April 12, 2005, 11:05:41 PM »
Quote from: jnorman34 on April 12, 2005, 05:53:49 PM
i have never found a use for subcards - i used a pair of the DPA 4015s for a while, and found them to have weird imaging, and even a rather dullish sound compared to my DPA 4011s.  i tried them in various config's, but just couldnt get to like them.  one thing to be sure and try with the 414s, if you find yourself in a nice venue and farily close in, is blumlein pair - excellent!  i always wonder how a pair of 414s would compare to a C426, since it uses the same capsules and probably most of the same electronics (but seems to cost quite a bit more...)

If you run blumein, aren't we talking about Fig 8 at DIN?  Subcards eliminate that config, correct?  Just asking.  Love to know.  Anybody?.  Thanks. 

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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #23 on: April 12, 2005, 11:06:48 PM »
Quote from: moon-pix on April 12, 2005, 08:28:01 PM
My pair has been shipped! Scheduled delivery is Thursday. 8)
Now I'm excited... I'll keep you guys posted.

Nice moonpix!  I should have my other 414-XLS in the next couple of weeks.
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #24 on: April 13, 2005, 12:23:57 AM »
Quote from: spyder9 on April 12, 2005, 11:05:41 PM
If you run blumein, aren't we talking about Fig 8 at DIN? Subcards eliminate that config, correct? Just asking. Love to know. Anybody?. Thanks.

blumlein is fig8 at 90*

not sure what you mean by eliminate that config though...
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #25 on: April 13, 2005, 08:34:17 PM »
Hmm, what could be in this box?  ;)

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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #26 on: April 13, 2005, 09:03:24 PM »
Okay, here they are!  8)



UPS was fast. More stuff to come, probably not today though.
Gotta get back to my class work. But how am I going to be able to concentrate for the rest of the day now? ???
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #27 on: April 13, 2005, 09:05:39 PM »
looks like you will be havig some fun soon...nice looking mics
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #28 on: April 14, 2005, 10:50:09 AM »
:drool



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It is funny how as each day goes by my anticipation builds. They look so sweet.
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Re: AKG 414 XLS
« Reply #29 on: April 14, 2005, 01:50:14 PM »
I can't wait to hear some recordings with these! Nice nice nice!! Shocks, t-bar and windscreens too! + that nice box.  :'( <-joy
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