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Title: AKG 414xls vs AKG 414XL2
Post by: jmerin on July 19, 2005, 10:24:17 AM
my friend just ordered the new akg 414 XL2's does anyone know what the difference between those and the AKG 414XLS

thanks

jon
Title: Re: AKG 414xls vs AKG 414XL2
Post by: spyder9 on July 19, 2005, 11:47:19 AM
XL2's are engineered primarily for vocals.  XLS's are engineered for a wide range of applications (ie instruments, vocals, studio recording, etc).  Check out www.akgusa.com

 
Title: Re: AKG 414xls vs AKG 414XL2
Post by: jmerin on July 19, 2005, 12:23:27 PM
do you think that my friend made a mistake by getting these mics

thanks

jon
Title: Re: AKG 414xls vs AKG 414XL2
Post by: spreadheadtom on July 19, 2005, 12:27:23 PM
Quote from: jmerin on July 19, 2005, 12:23:27 PM
do you think that my friend made a mistake by getting these mics

thanks

jon

run'em and see how they sound.....sorry I don't have a better answer

  Tommy
Title: Re: AKG 414xls vs AKG 414XL2
Post by: bhadella on July 19, 2005, 12:31:05 PM
For a direct comparison check out:

http://external.fullcompass.com/ImageFromDB.aspx?imgid=2984&srctbl=doc
Title: Re: AKG 414xls vs AKG 414XL2
Post by: F.O.Bean on July 19, 2005, 05:17:11 PM
Quote from: jmerin on July 19, 2005, 12:23:27 PM
do you think that my friend made a mistake by getting these mics

thanks

jon

IMO yes john, theyre VERY bright cause theyre made for vocals mainly

what pre/ad is he using?
Title: Re: AKG 414xls vs AKG 414XL2
Post by: OOK on July 20, 2005, 06:33:56 PM
Quote from: Bean on July 19, 2005, 05:17:11 PM
Quote from: jmerin on July 19, 2005, 12:23:27 PM
do you think that my friend made a mistake by getting these mics

thanks

jon

IMO yes john, theyre VERY bright cause theyre made for vocals mainly

what pre/ad is he using?

Hey John its John K......
Well it depends...I would say...for up close they may tend to be bright and this is typically where you run LD's, however the rise in treble wil counter act any proximity affect you run in any mode except omni.  They will sound great further back in the audience where the treble tends to drop off a bit.........i may have to agree with Bean the XLS may be more versatile.