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Thanks for watching and commenting . . . I'm not looking at my notes but I do believe the capsules are very similar, but the c4000b has a double sided capsule and the electronics are obviously different, tube vs solid state. I don't have a SoliTube, but it's on my list. I do have a RØDE NTK . . . I just checked my notes . . . the serial number for the SoliTube capsule is 2512Z0003, which is different than that of the c4000b - 2512M9904. Maybe the SoliTube capsule is the one-sided version of a similar capsule? peace

@@jamisonfrench Thank You for watching and commenting; more to come!

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I made it for that exact reason; to explain, not necessarily to sell. I still hope to create some other videos speaking to use cases of some of the models/types. I use the FetHead Germanium with my Elecro-Voice RE320 for some VO jobs . . . peace

@@redcabinacoustic-official Nice! That would take your already-warm voice to another level. Have you used it to record the audio for this video?

Thanks for watching, commenting, and for the sub. I really appreciate it. Mic Mods are interesting and I have many thoughts. Probably too many for a response and maybe a vid is in order. I have spent many hours with a soldering pencil in my hand, and I think that everyone that depends on electronics and by extension, (no pun intended), cables should know how to solder. I only mention this to encourage all to expand their skill sets . . . I have seen and heard a variety of mic mods and the results vary greatly. I don't do them often, but have been planning to "upgrade" an MXL 990. Why? I got it for almost nothing and want to see if I can make it better. I have also seen the vids and articles about the AKG Perception Mods. I may do this mod with a twist . . . I plan to install a switch so I can choose to insert the old cap or new cap in the circuit. peace

@@redcabinacoustic-official Agreed its good to have some basic skills. My Synology DS415+ NAS died after 4 years of use. Opened it up, soldered a resister and it was back from the dead and still running nearly six years later.

Thanks for watching and commenting - I think I'm the only person on YT that has never owned a RØDE NT1 - good to know.

Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

Thanks! Do you have a shirt yet?

@@redcabinacoustic-official No not yet. Someday lol!

Thanks for watching and commenting. You are obviously not alone, they did not sell the numbers that the 1000 and 3000 had. Also the 4000 was surpassed in quality by the 414 and the 2000 is maybe just too niche for the cost. If you can pick either up for a decent price, and you actually record regularly, they can be a useful tool. Peace

@@redcabinacoustic-official I've a couple of 414s too. Was my fave until the 818 came along, now its between those two. I do wonder if the 2000/4000 suffer the slight boxy nature off axis that you get in the 414s. They're always cheap on ebay too

Thanks for watching and commenting; I really appreciate it. I'm glad that it is/was helpful. I think this is a really good and often overlooked treasure. If you found my page you probably know I have an explanation of the AKG c1000s as well. The video of the 2000 and 4000 should be out later this summer, (2024). peace

Thanks for watching and commenting - I think they probably come/came out of the same factory, but I don't know which came first or if either mic is the original? If you know or find out let me know. I heard of the Fang Dong before I heard of BFL, but that is not proof on anything. There also seems to be some variations on these mics being sold, OR the specs are wrong or are intentionally misleading, peace

Thanks for watching and commenting! The Perception 120 has an electret capsule and the P120 has an externally biased capsule, so those circuits are different. That doesn't mean it can't be done, but the circuits are different. Here is a good discussion you may have seen - groupdiy.com/threads/akg-perception-p220-to-neumann-u87-5-min-mod-p200-p100-p400-p420.67473/ - I have found I can get the sound I want by using a multi-band compressor, but may mod one of mine soon just to try it, but I intend to install a switch so I can use either cap. The nice things about the multi-band compressor is that I can match it to the source; a very popular de-esser BTW. I should make a video about that . . . Capsule swaps are also popular for this model, but for the money really a good mic. Let me know how it goes. peace

@@redcabinacoustic-official That's what I was thinking. I am going to run it through an old Art compressor and even Warm's ToneBeast and see or hear what it produces sound wise. What multi-band Compressor are you using, if you don't mind me asking? Thanks for the link. The p420 is a solid mic. Due to the weight of it, I plan on running/bolting an extension arm from the ceiling beam. TY

You are most welcome.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I thought it was interesting, and not terrible for the cost. I hope to use it more soon to really see how good or bad it is. I picked up the 414 and the V6, I should compare all 3 maybe? peace

@@redcabinacoustic-official sounds good. I'm not entirely sure if BaiFeiLi actually puts together all the mics sold by the parent company though.... Hopefully because the BFL one son sound like typical cheap Chinese mics at all. Seems like they care about audio and take their cues from Western sensibilities... As far as frequency balance... Unavoid using parts through inadequate enough to negatively impact the sound.... Not saying that he's top grade components! The BaiFeiLi 414 legitimately sounds like a $400 microphone to me though. About to check out the V5. Which is part of the pro series. Microphone assassin loves them and thinks they're a pro mic, at least for voiceovers

@@redcabinacoustic-official I am going to keep using my $1,200 tube Mic A lot though... But BFL Mics are cool. And at least the proAR 414 is definitely made by BFL. Even though this one is black in the video... It's probably the V10. With Chinese stuff though you never know if someone just used a part and put subpar components and are trying to sell it as a knockoff of a knockoff! I do trust BFL to make pretty good mics though

@@redcabinacoustic-official My two favorite mics for $500 or under are the Roswell mini K67x (The one with the transformer) and the SE electronics SE4400 (not the 4400a). Those are two mics that hit well above the price point. I love the transformer sound especially on the Roswell

@@ramspencer5492 - Which tube do you use and what for? Not prying, but always trying to learn. I have some cheap tubes, my best being the RØDE NTK. Cheap mics are definitely a crap shoot. The tolerances on cheap components in cheap mics make consistency a problem. If you've watched my videos you can see I'm not really selling anything; just sharing my experience. I decided to make this, and plan to make a few others, just so folks can hear/experience a different voice on them.

Cool, I think it was set at standard def in my browser when I previewed.

I will make a comparison of the AKG c1000s, RØDE M3, RØDE NT3, and RØDE NGT2 - stay tuned . . .

Thanks for watching and commenting. I should get the NTR! - peace

YEP!

Thanks for watching and commenting, perhaps you missed, "So the non-Fethead in this group is the Phantom Blocker . . . " Sorry I didn't make it more clear. peace

Thank You! I'm working on scripts now, many ideas . . . and some time . . .

I'll see what I can find, sent pl-10s to Bark and Bronson.

@@redcabinacoustic-official wow thanks! They really caught lightning in a bottle with that mic. A real shame they stopped selling it!

The Senheiser 421 is a great mic! I worked with the award winning NPR reporter Mike Simonson in the 90's, it was his favorite mic and the favorite of others at NPR/WPR. It is also a staple for Toms in many studios. I would rank it very high in both broadcast and music production. peace

@@redcabinacoustic-official We used them at CKLW in the 70’s. News and jock booths. I agree, they helped with that legendary sound.

@@ThomasBreneisen I listened to CKLW all the time back then, and still do when I'm near or at night.

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, and for the kind words. What is your interest in audio? I'm just curious about who comes to the channel so I met serve better . . . peace

@@redcabinacoustic-official Former singer, DJ, currently presenter, guest speaker, news reader for the partially sighted. Owner of many mics, just not this one! You have a great voice and exceptionally well-paced clear diction.

@@user-nx5on7qu6d That's cool, I don't think most folks really think about how diverse the audio world is . . . Again, thank you for the kind words. I have a friend who reads for CSCN - RADIO READING - Cleveland Sight Center, maybe I should begin that too. peace

@kenchilton - Thanks for watching and commenting. I think the RE20 is King, no offense to Shure. TH-cam's love the sm7b, but I have never seen it used as the main mic in a broadcast facility. I obviously have not been everywhere, but I have been around for a minute. Cheers!

@@redcabinacoustic-official I agree. The SM7b is just okay. I think it gets used more on TH-cam because it more expensive than an SM58, looks more impressive than the SM58, and fits in with the peer pressure. To me, there are three different priorities for microphones: 1. where you need to capture high quality sound as the whole purpose, 2. where you need to capture sound but the main purpose is not the sound so the mic should not be seen, or 3. where the microphone itself is at least part of the purpose. Users of the SM7b on TH-cam appear to be the latter and want the microphone to speak for them.

Thanks for watching and commenting - thanks also for the kind words. I'm sure your voice is fine, I'm just old . . .

Thanks for watching and commenting . . . pencil condensers tend to be bright and sensitive so placement and room treatment might be in order. I just recorded and posted a video about the RODE NT3 and NT4 that was narrated with the NT3 in an untreated space - peace

@@redcabinacoustic-official i need to watch that video, thanks for the help

@@manuelaj3z116 Let me know if I can help - What are you recording/micing?

@@redcabinacoustic-official not really recording in a professional way, im doing video tutorials for the company where I work and some regular gaming

@@manuelaj3z116 Cool - Here is someone using the RODE M3 - he's using it in a regular room so you csn hear how it sounds. It's similar to the AKG c1000s - th-cam.com/video/2CcMCjC0Svo/w-d-xo.html peace joe t

@steverok67 - Thanks for watching and commenting. I agree, great mics easy to use - The C2000B & C4000B are also very good. I'll make videos about those 2 models soon. peace

I think so, I'll check when I get back to the office, I will send what I have. Is your contact info on your channel?

@JerKKeR - Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad I could help. More soon if I ever get over this cold! - peace

Thanks for watching and commenting - I hope to re-review the FetHead Filter this week with more info - I only use digital when I have too. With balanced lines I have no delay AND I don't need to involve IT. LOL Up until recently I had direct lines from city hall across town - to broadcast city council meetings and other events - Worked perfectly for over 40 years.

@@redcabinacoustic-official you can use them to run analog audio too as long as they're shielded. And they have a lot greater transmission/distance before loss because cat6 is designed to carry more bytes of data. I believe it also can be used to transmit digital formats like DMX MUX and AES so it's pretty versatile.

@@bassface84 - oh yeah. I do and have used cat5/5e/6 to run audio and video in the past, but I generally have a soldering iron close by, I don't often have my networking tools close by - I don't do enough of that day in and day out. AND I'm old and a bit old fashioned. My other issue is that I have gear that spans brand new to vintage, so it really depends on the install. Great idea though, I'd love to engineer a brand new install . . . peace

@@bassface84 - BTW I do have all my computers/servers in a server room and run all my keyboard, mouse, monitors over ethernet cable with extenders.

@rumdrunk - first of all, thanks for watching and commenting. 1. I am trusting the provided specs on the sensitivity and noise performance. I have original data sheets for these mics and came to this conclusion by comparing them. As I said in the video the noise performance is slightly better with the newer "P" mics. This could be achieved by better components or changes in circuit design, or both. 2. They are less expensive because they are made in China; labor is a huge cost in manufacturing. This does not mean that these mics are less good than their predecessors. To be clear, these have always been made and marketed as good quality, home and "project studio" microphones. AKG has many "better" mics to choose from. AKG has and still maintains that these mics are made to the same standards as their European cousins. MORE BELOW It seems that some folks confuse and/or conflate "Made in China" with garbage; not true. Up until recently much of Apple was made in China. I'm typing this on a 2012 MacBook Pro BTW. I have compared the components, performance, and PCBs of AKG mics made in Austria, Europe, and China, and can find no differences. TO BE HONEST! I share your concerns and tend to shop American and/or European when I can. There are MANY really cheap AKG Perception Series mics bought and sold on Guitar Center and other sites every day. I buy used often. I have AKG mics that date back to the 80's. Did you see my vid on the c1000s? Hope this helps - peace.

@rumdrunk - just bought a used AKG Perception 100 for $39.99 - not much of a risk . . . peace

Thanks for watching and commenting. I had questions about these mics and thought others may too - peace

You should be able to determine the decade, probably not the year . . . If you get it out of storage check the capsule to see if one of the widgets is installed, there are also many modification videos on YT if you decide to experiment . . . Again, thanks for watching and taking the time to reply. peace

@sanmaran1 - thanks for watching and commenting. I really don't think you can go wrong for the money. Thanks for the sub; if all goes well I'll post more vids soon.

They were really above average when they were introduced, but like many products they have been surpassed by other building on their concepts. The RØDE M3 and NT3 are good mics in the same style.

Thanks for watching and commenting, buying used is always a risk, but I know an AKG engineer, so I am not too concerned. Richard Land if you need repairs. Peace

@@ilblues - I get it, I too am in my 7th decade and as soon as I retire I will become more of a minimalist. The issue is likely the lack of headroom with the digital recorder, a common problem with simple digital recorders. Both Shure and Triton Audio make inline attenuators, the Shure A15AS is switchable. The Shure MVX2u would probably solve all your problems, (or other similar less expensive inline interfaces). Good Luck and let me know if you find a solution you like.

Thanks for watching and commenting - peace

Thanks so much for watching, commenting, and of course the sub. Life's been crazy, but I hope to post more soon. I do plan to revisit FetHead Filter. My workshop space has an AC compressor on the roof, so my first inclination was to always use a filter to get rid of the rumble. peace

Thank You for watching and commenting - I think these mics are a solid choice, and here in the US are very affordable used . . . peace and happy new year!

You are most welcome, have a blessed holiday.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I am working on a "Stick Mic" vid comparing the other mics with this basic configuration, (onboard battery or phantom power). They used to be very useful going directly into remote tape decks or other without phantom. My film students will often use the c1000s on battery with a ZOOM H2N for quick and dirty field recording or SFX gathering.

Thank You - I should have more coming soon . . .