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Title: Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: Sterling on October 10, 2003, 09:24:52 PM

I've ad my eye on the c100 for a while and have patched off of them plenty and like the sound but I've found some deals on these other mics so I wondered if anyone had any advice for me, basically i want good mics cheap (who doesn't!) thanks guys.
Sterling
Buffalo, NY :afro:

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: Kevin on October 10, 2003, 10:30:46 PM

Ive heard some adk recordings that smoke and you can get a pair for around 300-400 which isnt too much more.  But if not a lot of tapers start off with the akg 1k and personally i love the akg sound

Edit: forgot; +T brotha and welcome ;)

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: Swampy on October 10, 2003, 10:41:03 PM

Id go with the Superlux. I was in your same position in June, I never really like the c1000s, so I took a chance on the Superlux mics and Ive been quite pleased and suprized with the way that they sound. My 2cents....

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: chase on October 10, 2003, 10:56:39 PM

stearskid, you should check out my akg 391s, they might in your pricerange and sound much better than the c1000s.  you live in buffalo?  you could even come and check them out in person sometime or get some sample recordings if you'd like.

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: Sean Gallemore on October 10, 2003, 11:01:55 PM

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=7;action=display;threadid=7809

really hard to pass it up

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: cpclark on October 10, 2003, 11:17:36 PM

i started off with the akg's and those mics are smooth with the right pre, the high's sparkle, go akg or adk and you will be pleased, heard a couple of rode tapes and i wasnt impressed at all, cant say anything for the superlux's, but they are cheapies

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: Nick in Edinboro on October 11, 2003, 12:20:55 AM

Sterling,

I'd gladly get you some samples of my ADK SC-T's if your interested.. they run about 325-350 new I believe a pair.  I live down "the 90" (as you NYers call it) outside of Erie...  If you're ever in the neighborhood for a show definately let me know.  Keller Williams next Tues at a great little venue.. ;)

Take care,
Nick

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: chase on October 11, 2003, 02:57:54 AM

hey nick, i'll be at that keller show as well with my new rig! can't wait to see keller again.

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: the magoo on October 11, 2003, 04:09:58 AM

i love the akg sound..........got to use them right though ;) but dont take my werd for it :P ;D


Goo ;)

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: InfiniteOhms on October 11, 2003, 04:10:02 PM

i'v heard bad things about the rhode mics ... but trust your ears and definately look into adk ;)

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: hoobash on October 11, 2003, 05:04:15 PM

I dont know if they still got them but 2 oktavas for $99 at guitar center is the way to go. The superlux is a good deal too. 2 mics,t-bar,shockmounts,windscreens for $125 is pretty sweet. They got them on ebay

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: Chuck on October 11, 2003, 05:11:36 PM

I'm on team Oktava. I started with a matched pair and all the capsules for around $600. I just picked up 2 more at Guitar Center for $99. Yes, that's right, 2 condensor microphones with cardioid capsules for only $99. Since I'm interested in modding them I opened them up to have a look at the electronics. It seems Oktava has been paying a bit more attention to quality control lately, because my cheapie GC pair have better components then my "matched" pair. I haven't gotten to use the GC capsules, so I can't comment on those just yet.

Do yourself a favour and check out the Oktava MC012's

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: Cooker on October 12, 2003, 03:01:41 PM

Quote from: calico on October 11, 2003, 05:11:36 PM

It seems Oktava has been paying a bit more attention to quality control lately, because my cheapie GC pair have better components then my "matched" pair.

i heard that!

i think the GC promo was over 10/1. might still be going on, though. Call em and see!

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: Nicaragua on October 12, 2003, 11:20:59 PM

C1000s are ar really nice sound...the only thing that sucks about them is that they are friggin HUGE!

there is a guy on ebay(Recording Services) selling matched sets of Oktava's at steal of a price if you like those

Title: Re:Best mic AKGc1000, Rode NT5 or superlux
Post by: Nick in Edinboro on October 13, 2003, 04:18:33 PM

Quote from: chase on October 11, 2003, 02:57:54 AM

hey nick, i'll be at that keller show as well with my new rig! can't wait to see keller again.

Hey Chase, check your PM's...  Anyone else going to the Keller show in Erie drop me a line as well!

Thanks!
Nick