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darnold
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Im trying to decide what mic i should by. Im thinking the AKG 3000B or the Rode NT2. What do you people recommend? (since i dont have anywhere around to demo them). also im open to any other options.
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DHN
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I just purchased an AKG C3000B. Since I don't own the Rodes NT2, I can't recommend one over the other. I will say that I'm quite pleased with my purchase.
I bought the AKG C3000B to record vocals. Prior to buying it, my main vocal mic was an AT3525, which by the way is a pretty decent mic. I wanted an upgrade from the AT3525 and the C3000B has gotten very good reviews in Electronic Musician, Recording Magazine and Home Recording recently.
I've been experimenting with the C3000B all weekend, and so far I'm very pleased with my new purchase. For vocals, it does sound better than my AT3525--it has a fuller sound, especially in the mid-range.
Today, I decided to try recording my acoustic guitar with my new mic and was very, very impressed. It really does capture the true sound of my acoustic more accurately than the pair of AKG C1000's I have used over the past couple of years.
Anyway, I'm really pleased with my purchase. I think the C3000B has been a great addition to mic cabinet and it is a mic I will use a lot to record vocals and acoustic guitar.
Sorry I couldn't give you a comparison to the Rode NT2 but I hope this information helps.
I bought the AKG C3000B to record vocals. Prior to buying it, my main vocal mic was an AT3525, which by the way is a pretty decent mic. I wanted an upgrade from the AT3525 and the C3000B has gotten very good reviews in Electronic Musician, Recording Magazine and Home Recording recently.
I've been experimenting with the C3000B all weekend, and so far I'm very pleased with my new purchase. For vocals, it does sound better than my AT3525--it has a fuller sound, especially in the mid-range.
Today, I decided to try recording my acoustic guitar with my new mic and was very, very impressed. It really does capture the true sound of my acoustic more accurately than the pair of AKG C1000's I have used over the past couple of years.
Anyway, I'm really pleased with my purchase. I think the C3000B has been a great addition to mic cabinet and it is a mic I will use a lot to record vocals and acoustic guitar.
Sorry I couldn't give you a comparison to the Rode NT2 but I hope this information helps.
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darnold
New member
Thanks for your reply. That really does help me. I was leaning towards the C300B anyway and that helps me to know much about it. Thanks alot.
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Recording Engineer
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I Agree
I haven't heard or used the C3000B myself but I know A LOT of people who'd take an Audio Technica AT4033 over a C3000B any day and A LOT of times over a Rode NT-2.
I haven't heard or used the C3000B myself but I know A LOT of people who'd take an Audio Technica AT4033 over a C3000B any day and A LOT of times over a Rode NT-2.
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darnold
New member
Thank you everyone for the advice. Especially Recording Engineers (i definately will trust your opinion). i will look into 4033. Thanks.