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Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« on: April 06, 2006, 01:47:35 PM »
Somebody talk me out selling my Pelusos and HO's and getting a set of the C414B-XLS? Can you? The LD/SD is obvious. Anyone know the fair price for a set? Saw some up on ebay running around $1400.
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2006, 01:53:09 PM »
I love mine.

check these out not a matched pair though. Also some price talk in the thread.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=62482.0
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2006, 02:27:26 PM »
man, I swear I saw a new matched pair go for $1250 on ebay once.  Couldn't(didn't want to) believe it.
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2006, 02:28:43 PM »
I ran 414-ULS and -XLS for a while with my T+ UA5 and *loved* the combo.  The T+ provides great detail and very fast transient response that works well with these mics, IMO.  I see you're running a BM2p+ UA5.  I've not heard it much, but others indicate it's similar to the Oade Bros T+ UA5.  If that's the case, I think it would be a great match with the 414s.  I think LDs sound better up front or in small venues, so if you're taping a lot in big venues from way way back, I'd consider sticking with SDs.
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2006, 02:43:23 PM »
Quote from: Brian Skalinder on April 06, 2006, 02:28:43 PM
I ran 414-ULS and -XLS for a while with my T+ UA5 and *loved* the combo.  The T+ provides great detail and very fast transient response that works well with these mics, IMO.  I see you're running a BM2p+ UA5.  I've not heard it much, but others indicate it's similar to the Oade Bros T+ UA5.  If that's the case, I think it would be a great match with the 414s.  I think LDs sound better up front or in small venues, so if you're taping a lot in big venues from way way back, I'd consider sticking with SDs.

fwiw, I have a BM2 ua5 also (not +) and it sounds really good matched up with these mics.  Very transparent and detailed...the low end sounds great and isn't sloppy at all.
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2006, 03:09:26 PM »
Quote from: Brian Skalinder on April 06, 2006, 02:28:43 PM
I ran 414-ULS and -XLS for a while with my T+ UA5 and *loved* the combo.  The T+ provides great detail and very fast transient response that works well with these mics, IMO.  I see you're running a BM2p+ UA5.  I've not heard it much, but others indicate it's similar to the Oade Bros T+ UA5.  If that's the case, I think it would be a great match with the 414s.  I think LDs sound better up front or in small venues, so if you're taping a lot in big venues from way way back, I'd consider sticking with SDs.

I heard some of your onstage stuff on the archive. Sounds sweet.

AudBall, you got anything on archive with that combo (414>bm2)?

Does the mic have a subcard? I thought I heard people that said that it has sub but I've never seen one.
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2006, 04:08:31 PM »
Quote from: beanstalk on April 06, 2006, 03:09:26 PM

AudBall, you got anything on archive with that combo (414>bm2)?

Does the mic have a subcard? I thought I heard people that said that it has sub but I've never seen one.

unfortunately, nothing on the archive.  yes, it has the subcard.  That was one of the reasons I decided to get these.
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2006, 04:41:47 PM »
Does any one run non matched sets?
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2006, 04:54:40 PM »
Quote from: beanstalk on April 06, 2006, 04:41:47 PM
Does any one run non matched sets?

These are the only mics AKG matches, I feel their quality control should not be a problem at all running unmatched.  I've never owned a pair of AKG mics which were more than 2db apart which I believe is within tolerance to consider matched.
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2006, 04:57:11 PM »
Quote from: beanstalk on April 06, 2006, 04:41:47 PM
Does any one run non matched sets?

My pair's unmatched.  Got mine from Spyder9, Dan, if memory serves.  He picked the mics up at different times from different vendors.  Never noticed any difference between the two, but haven't performed any comprehensive tests (and don't feel a need to do so).
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2006, 05:15:41 PM »
I hope to sell the HO's for $700 and the Peluso's for $600. And with that, get a set. Stereo matched would be great, or singles are fine.
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2006, 10:02:49 AM »
i dont know if i can convince anyone of anything, but when i go LD i want some akg 414's
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2006, 01:11:32 PM »
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2006, 02:39:31 PM »
Quote from: willndmb on April 07, 2006, 01:11:32 PM
you may have seen this
http://cgi.ebay.com/AKG-C-414-B-XLS-Condenser-Microphone_W0QQitemZ7404584039QQcategoryZ41466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Ya I saw that. Need to get the Peluso/Ho sale going tonight.

Got a quote from sonic sense on stereo set for $1515.00 shipped. Not sure if I can swing that though.
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Re: Looking to move to AKG C414B-XLS..
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2006, 04:48:26 PM »
Quote from: beanstalk on April 07, 2006, 02:39:31 PM
Quote from: willndmb on April 07, 2006, 01:11:32 PM
you may have seen this
http://cgi.ebay.com/AKG-C-414-B-XLS-Condenser-Microphone_W0QQitemZ7404584039QQcategoryZ41466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Ya I saw that. Need to get the Peluso/Ho sale going tonight.

Got a quote from sonic sense on stereo set for $1515.00 shipped. Not sure if I can swing that though.

Call Oade or cascade.
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