Topic: ISO : TLs vs AK40 vs 184s

[blu666z]

Looking for some tapes to compare ADK TLs, Neumann AK40s and 184s.   Really like some true comparison(same show, same spot) sources if at all possible.  Through a wmod would be great too........man I'm picky.   

-Kevin

[Nick Graham]

Having own and ran both TLs and KM140s...they both have their benefits, but in an ideal situation, I'd have to give the KM140s the advantage.

I've got a couple of shows from the same venue in the same location done with TLs and 140s if you're interested. Granted they're different shows...but otherwise they're both done with mics>V2>SBM1 in the exact same spot/heighth etc. One's Dickey Betts 6.10.04, the other's My Morning Jacket 6.20.04, both FOB/DFC 8' from the Exit/In in Nashville

As for KM140/KM184 comps...it's my general understanding they're the same mics with the exception of the 140's active cable option.

[Todd R]

As for KM140/KM184 comps...it's my general understanding they're the same mics with the exception of the 140's active cable option.

The neumanns are billed that way, but it doesn't seem to really be the case.  I did a km184 vs km140 comparison for Marc Nutter at a LoS show with km184>v3 and km140>V3, same stand, same DIN pattern.  IMO the ak40s have a fuller bass.  I don't think I have both sources anymore, just the km140 source.  Nutter may still have it if he's still providing comparison tapes.

[waltmon]

I have run both......I say the 40's are far superior to the 184's.....esp with the built in roll off in the bodies

[kennedy]

i think i have some same spot: ak40>v2>minime v. TL(card) >v2>minime or ak50>v2>minime v. TL(hyper)>v2>minime
i'll have to go through my list, see what i can dig up, if your still interested