Topic: AKG 483

[T.J.]

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?

[heath]

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

[thoman8r]

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

[fozzy]

~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. 

haven't seen many 480's going lately. 

[johnw]

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!

[Gordon]

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

[nic]

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!

[T.J.]

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

[nickgregory]

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

[F.O.Bean]

j, you didnt notice i had 2 mics at moedown

[Kevin]

483's RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!         

[T.J.]

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

[jkoch]

JW mod 463s baby!

[F.O.Bean]

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

ahhhh, the great tent listen

glad ya enjoyed