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Title: Will AKG CK8 shotgun caps work w/ 480 bodies?
Post by: ccage on July 31, 2009, 11:24:53 PM

Searched but could not get answer.
If so - would this be a good combo for certain situations ( maybe large indoor venues where OTS is further back?)
A friend wants to sell me his cheap and I was thinking about it.
I've used CK63/480 combo for last 13 years.

Ran Nak300 CP4 guns back in early 80s so I'm familiar with "shotgun sound"
Any input is always appreciated
Thanks 

Title: Re: Will AKG CK8 shotgun caps work w/ 480 bodies?
Post by: tgakidis on August 01, 2009, 04:15:47 AM

They will work on the 480's with the a60 reducer rings, the question is do they sound good?  I have never run the combo, but my guess is that they would sound great  ;D

Title: Re: Will AKG CK8 shotgun caps work w/ 480 bodies?
Post by: ccage on August 01, 2009, 10:26:21 AM

Thanks guys -Team AKG to the rescue ;D
I was thinking about using them this fall for the WP/ABB shows in B'Ham Convention Center.
I don't see a60's on AKG site so I assume they are "vintage" as well - is trolling on YS my only option?

Title: Re: Will AKG CK8 shotgun caps work w/ 480 bodies?
Post by: tgakidis on August 01, 2009, 10:43:35 AM

They are fairly hard to come by as they are not produced anymore.  I came into a bunch of them over the last year and just sold my last exta set with a pair of ck2 omnis.  I would post a ISO and see what you come up with.  Typically they go for $90-$110 a pair.  You might try a PM to sunflute.  I made a trade with him last year that included a pair and he may no be using them.  Good luck on your search.