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Just bought it and started recording with it. Nice to have the Thunderbolt connection. I'm used to the RME Babyface Pro. I'm now recording with a stereo pair of the AKG 414 microphones. It seems to me that I have to shoot the gain way up (classical music) compared to the Babyface Pro and the...

Thank you all. Very clear now.

So if I understand correctly each mic is MONO which perplexes me still that the DAW can split one microphone into two mono signals. What am I missing?

Hi, I just bought a stereo pair (= 2) AKG C414 XLS microphones. Started some tests and noticed that it seems there were 2 channels =2 microphones??? in each. I have been using the Neumann KM 184 which are very straightforward. I'm sure there must be something in the AKG lenghty manual but if...

You mean of course £40 as in this cable =https://shop.imageinnetwork.fr/gb/extensions/177-adaptateur-thunderbolt-3-usb-c-vers-thunderbolt-2-apple-0888462859189.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwuOHHBRDmvsHs8PukyIQBEiQAlEMW0BbluLbuM8O95Ehfd7e5E_bHiMqlbUUb1FO6HHz_JV0aAkJh8P8HAQ otherwise the adaptor would cost...

I just unpacked by new Focusrite Clarett to find that the Thunderbolt connection is the "old" one = Thunderbolt 2. I have a 2 meter cable I bought from Apple. But of course the Macbook Pro has the new (smaller) what is known as either Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C. Anybody can recommend an adaptor or...

I just wanted to follow up on my previous thread here https://homerecording.com/bbs/equipment-forums/microphones/transporting-brand-new-akg-414-plane-393915/ I have just made the transatlantic trip from New York to Paris with all of my equipment = 2 brand new AKG 414 stereo pair set plus a...

Thanks AKG is based in Vienna so unless mistaken even bought in the US if broken would be shipped to Vienna. So I'm closer. I bought a RME Babyface Pro in NYC as well as a pair of Neumann KM 184 which were before the "no fly" nonsense so I carried them on the plane. Both of those companies also...

I don't know if this is the right place to post this. But as transporting large electronic equipment in a plane just got more complicated I want your advice. I'm American but live in Paris. Musician and sound engineer. I will be acquiring the wonderful AKG 414 thanks to all of your...

Wow that is EXACTLY the kind of information I was looking for! I thank you a zillion! I think I might buy the AKG 414s I've seen them and heard about them before. One last question : Would it be foolish to acquire just one? I wouldn't be able to record a stereo image in this case although for...

Hello, I record mostly classical music. I've been using the KM 184 for over a year now very very happy. But often I have certain conditions such as : 1 - Recording ensemble and singer/singers 2 - A narrator in an echoey church accompanied by an instrument 3 - A larger ensemble And think it...

What is your take on these? I record classical music mostly in churches and concert halls. For a classical singer would this be a good bet? Do I need a stereo pair or just one? I have two Neumann KM 184 already and this would be just to mike the singer. Thanks in advance for your answers!

I'm recording with a pair of Neumann KM 184 on a RME Babyface Pro. Very excellent results. For all the instruments I've recorded, mostly baroque but also the piano. I find though I need something that is more adapted for singers as the KM 184 details a little too much. Any recommendations...

Which MACbook pro best for on site recording? Hello, After many recording sessions my Sony Vaio VGN AW which I admit is rather old caused us quite a scare during a live classical recording session in a church a few days ago. Although using Reaper, apparently low in CPU demands compared to...

In fact they didn't sell me anything. They told me that I "needed an adaptor" and they were out of stock. So i ordered them from Thomann in Germany (I live in France). Not very expensive. You live and you learn. But I'm always so surprised in these music stores where they sell sound cards like...

Thank you! As I'm new to "extension cords" so to speak, I was misguided by the salesman this morning at the audio store. My mistake as they sell mostly guitars and not pro audio people. So i guess I'll make a rack one of these days with the doodads. Really many thanks!

Hi I just purchased TWO Neutrik NA3 MDF https://www.thomann.de/fr/neutrik_na_3_mdf.htm I'm thinking of using them for my 6-meter cables. That is to extend by adding two more 2.5-meter cables. Using Neumann KM 184 microphones powered by the RME Babyface Pro (phantom power of course). As a...

Good idea to swap the inputs. The problem as many things in a laboratory - is it is unpredictable and difficult to reproduce. When it does I'll swap. The first time it occurred - as I mentioned - I fiddled with Totalmix and it was gone. Last time I unplugged and replugged the inputs. It's...

Just had a talk with a friend - professional recording engineer. He's been using Logic since the beginning. He says it might be a problem stemming from the latest versions of Logic. He's had similar problems. Anybody else concur?

In fact it is reflected in the wave form. A "dead" flat signal in channel two. And as I mentioned for a test take this was not the case. You must be correct maybe something about the way the cables are connected. Or is it possible I twisted one and caused a short circuit? I've been ultra...