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Title: AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: junkbondking on March 15, 2004, 11:04:41 PM

saw these mics on ebay.  think it is a good deal ?  i am not selling my adk's, but would not mind a smaller set up mics for stealth/low pro taping.

the 61 cap is a card cap right ?  what other caps can/shud i buy.  anyone use these right now ?

thanks

oh here's the link for the auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3711655478&category=41466&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: dklein on March 15, 2004, 11:28:24 PM

Looks like you got scooped...a name I think I've seen on this board.
You should thank him for saving you from buying a single mic  :P

If you ever see a good eBay deal, post at your own risk!  the vultures are always circling  ;)

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: mgleason007 on March 15, 2004, 11:39:14 PM

Oops, sorry about that :(  We must've been looking for them at the same time.

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: Lee on March 16, 2004, 12:45:15 AM

JBK,

I'd hardly call the 480's applicable for "stealth/low pro situations"  As far as size the 391s are more applicable...

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: junkbondking on March 16, 2004, 08:27:42 AM

thanks lee.  i will keep a lookout for the 391's from now on.  mgleason, don't even worry about it, i am still at least a month away from buying.

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: mgleason007 on March 16, 2004, 09:29:17 AM

FYI, the 391's (that is, 390 bodies with ck91 caps) are $325 each at daleproaudio.com.  Those guys were great to me with my shockmount/windscreen/vert bar order.  Can't recommend them enough if you decide to go new.

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: Tim on March 16, 2004, 12:36:57 PM

Quote from: junkbondking on March 16, 2004, 08:27:42 AM

thanks lee.  i will keep a lookout for the 391's from now on.  mgleason, don't even worry about it, i am still at least a month away from buying.

skip those... the 391's are okay mics but the 480's are in a whole nother league. the 391's are smaller but not that much smaller.

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: junkbondking on March 16, 2004, 01:05:56 PM

small enough to run fob at the fillmore tim ?

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: Tim on March 16, 2004, 01:16:56 PM

they're full bodies mics... you could run them up front at the fillmore if you were careful.

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: Kindguy on March 16, 2004, 02:18:48 PM

mod 460's with active cables....if you can find them.

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: nickgregory on March 16, 2004, 03:10:59 PM

if you are looking for a low profile non active type mic, I would recommend the MG M300s....they are under 4" long and pretty low profile considering they are a "full bodied" mic

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: FiKe on March 16, 2004, 03:39:31 PM

got the 460s got the actives now needs "THE MOD"

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: Tim on March 16, 2004, 07:57:56 PM

good idea Nick!

I really like the sounds of the 300's... I have a friend here in Denver who runs them with a V2->Minime... nice mics!

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: nickgregory on March 16, 2004, 07:59:16 PM

I tell you, the gefell sound (basically a result of the slight HF rise) is great for crappy sounding rooms too....very nice....

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: mterry on March 16, 2004, 08:59:15 PM

Quote from: Tim on March 16, 2004, 07:57:56 PM

good idea Nick!

I really like the sounds of the 300's... I have a friend here in Denver who runs them with a V2->Minime... nice mics!

I've heard some tapes that were I think the same lineage.....really really nice sound, must admit

Title: Re:AKG c480b w/ck61 capsule and AKG SA40 Clip
Post by: Gordon on March 17, 2004, 05:43:07 AM

Quote from: junkbondking on March 16, 2004, 01:05:56 PM

small enough to run fob at the fillmore tim ?

lol   ;D