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May 18, 2004 04:15 am For something like an acoustic guitar you would be far better off with the condensors. The 57's will do the job just fine, and will work well on many other miking tasks, but the AKG's will pick up much more of something as dynamic as an acoustic guitar.
zekthedeadcowEat Spam before it eats YOU!!!Member
Since: May 11, 2002
May 18, 2004 09:14 am yeah... go with the c1000's... no question
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
May 18, 2004 01:02 pm I just did a 6 and a 12 string last night with two MK012's through a Behringer tube pre and I nearly fainted. My wife got extreamly jelous. The Oktava's are extreamly hard to find lately so I will cast the vote for the AKG's as well.
May 18, 2004 01:55 pm I have a C3000 and I love that mic. If the 1000 is half the mic the 3000 is it will be a nice mic for you.
guitwizzNothing doesnt give me gasMember
Since: May 25, 2004
May 28, 2004 01:15 am The c-1000's have been called the "swiss army knife" of small diaphragm condensers. I have to say, they do totally rock on instruments. Ive never tried them on voice, but many peoiple say they are great for that in the studio, AND live! The 57s are better for jet engine volumes, and are not real good at picking up nuances on lower volume anythings... the 57 is , however, a real neccesity for every studio. For acoustic guitars, even when using a good pre, you have to have the capsule half to quarter inch away from the strings, just to get enough gain.
Thats a little confining to me
MauzgrrrrrrrMember
Since: Mar 29, 2004
May 28, 2004 02:38 am I have the AKG 2000's. After recording for a while with dynamic's the difference was really quite amazing. It's a HUGE difference. Try to believe.
May 28, 2004 03:14 am I would recommend the MXL 603's. They are cheaper than the C1000 and I think they do a better job. Thye are similar to the MK012.
www.shreveaudio.com/mxl.html
Blessings, Terry
guitwizzNothing doesnt give me gasMember
Since: May 25, 2004
May 29, 2004 11:40 pm hmmm.... Some of the MXL line I have been very impressed with, but I seriously doubt the model you "tout about" would come close to rivaling the C-1000!!!!! (echo echo echo)......
flame...bringing sexy backMember
Since: Jul 01, 2002
May 30, 2004 08:50 am depends on your opinion...everyones got one....
guitwizzNothing doesnt give me gasMember
Since: May 25, 2004
May 30, 2004 09:17 am NO IM RIGHT NO IM RIGHT NO IM RIGHT!!!!!!
(oops I sound like my girlfriend)
ahem....... sorry
hehe
flame...bringing sexy backMember
Since: Jul 01, 2002
May 30, 2004 09:37 am lol
TheTincanbugsloppy dice, drinks twiceMember
Since: Aug 05, 2003
May 30, 2004 11:07 am I am using my Oktava mk012 nowadays, and I totally love it... my acoustic guitar tracks have never sounded better. I see that Musician's Friend no longer carries them, though... you may be able to pick up one or two on an auction site.
BrunoThe Quiet MindedMember
Since: Jan 01, 2003
May 30, 2004 11:26 am I use my two MXL, the 603s and the V69, sounds great.
Posted on May 17, 2004 10:20 pm
