A Tale of 3 AKGs, a C1 and a U-87.

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Well,

It's commendable that you were willing to retract it.

I know what you mean about typing faster than one can think. I think we've all done that. It's to bad we don't have a delete function for real life.

I don't usually break out the "MrZekeman Spelling-Checker", I was just trying to gig you back a little bit. :D

Taylor
 
Whatever your opinion of Alan happens to be (I've found him to be very helpful to others on this board), he should be sittin pretty after all this. A good review is great... but it fades into the mist in a matter of days.
On the other hand, get people arguing about something and the free exposure will pay off fat dividends. If this was Alan's intent from the get go, I applaud his marketing saavy. If he was blindly defending his product w/out the foresight to see that outcome, I applaud his confidence in his product. (I suspect it is a combination of both).

Propaganda is a way of life in a hyper-capitalistic society. If you want to get some attention, you can't be afraid to stir up some s*it. The only thing you can really do is make sure your product over-delivers. If you're smart, you'll make sure your entry level product (a budget mic) delivers big-time, so you can sell people on your backend (a nice mic pre). That's what I'd do... but whadda I know?

BTW... It's a little known fact that people build their products in China for quality control. Yep. The people are shorter. This puts their eyes closer to the parts and enables them to see what they're doing. The White House is hard at work dealing with the problem ;-)

Brad Gallagher
http://www.just-for-musicians.com/
 
I really don't see what all of the noise is about. It seems that the people who have the biggest problems with the C1 are people who have not tried it. Just try the darn mic and see for yourself. Forget all the U87 comparisons and evaluate the thing in your own studio. All of the ignorant talking about this and that is beating around the bush. Fact is, the C1 is a great and inexpensive mic with an expensive sound that is much higher in value that its price would indicate. The reason that I can say this is because I bought one and heard it for myself! In this day of 30-day money-back guarantees, there just is no reason not to try something so inexpensive. Heck, if you don't like it, send it back.

But all of this Chinese... nonesense is a bit hard to take. If you looked around in your home or studio, I'd willing to bet that half of the stuff was either made or assembled in China. Why are mics any more special? Bottom line, try the mic or hush.

Rev E
 
Right on Rev E...

The best post on the subject yet.
Buy it, try it, keep it or ship it back.
Simple.
I got mine today and it is now my main vocal mic.
The price/ performance ratio gives me a bone.
I dont care if it's made in fuckin' Brasil.
I'm a capitalist.
The best product for the least cash gets my money.
Period.
If you haven't heard the mic, shut the fuck up.
If you have....rap on brother, rap on.
My .02
C
 
I bought the c1 and tested it with my most expensive large diaphram condenser mic (a $300 mic, which will remain nameless), and the c1 killed it. I use the c1 for guitar amps, piano and vocals, I won't compare it to mics out of it's price range that I've used in other studios (mainly cuz I've never used the c-1 next to any other mics besides my own). I do like my c1 and will buy another one day. It's worth the 240 bucks I paid for it.
Adam
 
How similar sounding is the C1 to the MXL V67? Anyone, I'm curious as to the differences in sound .


Don
 
Don the both mics you have mentioned go out and buy them both you wont be sorry that you did if its only one or the other you can afford id say buy the c1 the the mxl later on when you can afford it but both are very good mics indeed from all the reports out
i have both these mics on my wants list as above :-)
 
Henri Devill said:
How similar sounding is the C1 to the MXL V67? Anyone, I'm curious as to the differences in sound .
Don
Click to expand...
I posted my comparison in the earlier big thread on the C1 mic. Here's what I found:

OK, first impressions Marshall MXL-V67G vs. Sound Projects C1

Bottom line; the'yre pretty damn close to each other in sound. The Sound Projects C1 is a little hotter (about 2 dB more output), and a little quieter (again, by about 2 dB). Overall, the frequency response is very similar, with maybe a -1dB shelf around 800 to 1,000 Hz on the Sound Projects C1. The Marshall MXL-V67G sounds slightly fuller, but again by a very small amount.

So, is there a clear-cut winner? Nope, they're both really nice mics that will do a pretty good job for vocals where you're looking for a full bodied, rich vocal sound. They're both retailing at around $300 with a street price of right around $200. The Sound Projects C1 is heavier and looks like the Brauner VM-1 mic while the Marshall MXL-V67G has a distinctive AKG C12VR look and is not quite as rugged.

They're both pretty good values for the money.
 
Harvey and trebles..Thank you for your reply and your info.

Don
 
Harvey,

How does the AT3035 stack up against an MXL-V67G and Studio Projects C1? Debating between these for a vocal/acoustic guitar mic. Also, I noticed a good deal on a 603s and thought I might add that one to the collection, how does it sound?


Thanks alot...
 
Robn,

I haven't heard the AT3035 so I don't know how it stacks up.

The Marshall MXL-603S is one of the best values around right now. You can pick up a pair for under $140 if you shop around.
 
Robn,

I got a pair of 603s's from Abemusic.com for 130.00. I heard that you can get them for 49.00 apiece from Shreve Audio.

http://www.shreveaudio.com/

I don't know if it's true or not, you'd have to call and see. If they are, that's an incredible price.

Taylor
 
Harvey,

Thanks...I called a couple of places and they were only selling the 603 in a bundle deal....but I can get one for $45 by itself so I'll probably do that.


MrZekeMan,

See above, thanks!!!
 
Zeke,

Got it on eBay, brand new (Item # 1452222683)....the guy said he got it in a package deal with an MXL-2001....I noticed the same deal at www.shreveaudio.com for $179. I asked Shreve if they were selling the MXL-603 by itself and they said no, gotta get it in the package deal. I figure I can't go too wrong with a $45 new mic, so I had to jump on it...:p
 
Please do yourself a favour and read this article before you run out and buy this mic id feel pretty bad knowing this and not sharing it with those newer members amoungst us just starting out and looking for good deals save your money and go buy one of these studio projects c1,s they sound like a great deal

http://prorec.com/prorec/articles.nsf/articles/7E01340C209C8C99862568AD0072955B

I hope i dissapointed no one in posting this but it was done to save new people on a budget from blowing the little money they have on something that may not serve their needs well


Regards Wayne
Melbourne Australia ;)
 
Trebles,

Harvey has already steered us away from the 2001. It looks like the V67 is the way to go. I got one and I really like the sound of it.

Taylor
 
Kinda off-topic, but I was at my local music joint the other day and I A/B'ed the NT1 and the NT2, then I compared the AKG C3000B and the 414 (whatever the model is.) For my voice, the NT2 blew the other mics out of the water. I had never heard an NT2 before, so I was pretty amazed. Can't wait to try out some other mics.

Isaiah
 
Try the Behringer B-2 Its a NT2 but with the behringer name on it.

Im not kidding you. Behringer only put thier shaft on it here in the states so made in the USA is on it, but its a Nt2 underneath at 250.00us:cool:
 
While we're drifting off the subject...anybody heard this SRS that is supposed to be an SM58 knockoff?
 
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