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should i buy km184's
« on: May 26, 2006, 08:25:28 PM »
looking to upgrade from Sp C4's..  got a killer deal to buy a pair of 6 month old km184's.  anyone have any thoughts on the neumann's?

chris

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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2006, 08:42:14 PM »
Neumanns rule, they would be a definite upgrade from the SP C4's
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2006, 09:02:57 PM »
i like the way they sound too.  Damn>> i hate spending money
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2006, 09:09:32 PM »
Quote from: GOLEAFSGO on May 26, 2006, 09:02:57 PM
i like the way they sound too.  Damn>> i hate spending money

Didn't they tell you to leave your wallet at the door?  :P
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2006, 01:13:32 AM »
do it!  ex if you got a "killer deal"  ;)  the neumann's > v3 sounds great btw  ;D
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2006, 01:22:36 AM »
yep... if you got the great deal do it... For sure an upgrade... besides if you don't like them you can pass them on to me. ;-}
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2006, 02:07:53 AM »
I love `184's they rock I also love KM84'S if you can find some they have a very nice warm sound Neumann to me has this warmth I can just hear it. I love the KM84. One of the best mics ever made. But the KM184 is very good too. both are great choices.

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looking to upgrade from Sp C4's..  got a killer deal to buy a pair of 6 month old km184's.  anyone have any thoughts on the neumann's?

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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2006, 06:52:56 AM »
I agree with the rest of the folks here, go for it!
also, because, in my opinion, the neumanns need a clean pre-amp behind them, so that the low end won't sound "loose" or "sloppy"
you've already got the V3, which is a great combo with the km184's.  I ran km184 > V3 for about 2 years :)
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2006, 11:12:28 AM »
Quote from: GOLEAFSGO on May 26, 2006, 08:25:28 PM
looking to upgrade from Sp C4's..  got a killer deal to buy a pair of 6 month old km184's.  anyone have any thoughts on the neumann's?

chris

current rig :  spc4 > v3 > pmd 670

I dont like the 184s personally but Id say it would definitely be an upgrade..
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2006, 01:03:35 PM »
I ran KM140>V3 and loved it, so KM184>V3 would basically be the same thing. Go for it!
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2006, 06:54:26 PM »

Ya, I've thought of upgrading to 184s/140s also.  You planning on keeping the C4's?  Personally, I'd keep them just to be able to run Omnis.  Plus, you could run a 4 mic mix, if that is your type of thing.
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2006, 07:02:26 PM »
184>V3 = great concert tapes.

IMO, this is one of the most solid rigs for recording PAs w/o over-spending beyond the point of deminishing returns.
Plus, I love that wet neumann sound, both new and old.
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2006, 08:51:39 AM »
My new 184's should be here Friday..  I am also thinking about investng in the 744, so that could run a 4 mic rig..

Km184's > C4 (Omni) > V3 > 744T

from what I understand, the 184's will run off the pre in the 744, and the C4's will run through the V3.

can't wait for Panic at the Rocks!

chris
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2006, 01:55:03 PM »
Nice man +T for the new mics!
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Re: should i buy km184's
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2006, 02:10:09 PM »
Quote from: GOLEAFSGO on May 31, 2006, 08:51:39 AM
I am also thinking about investng in the 744, so that could run a 4 mic rig..

You might also want to consider the R-4.  You can run 4 mics for about $2000 less.
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