Should You Buy These MICROPHONES in 2023?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มี.ค. 2023
- This video is focused on AKG microphones, showcasing and comparing the P120, P220, P420, C214, P820 & C414.
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Good one, Edward. Haven’t seen others do a comparison of a full lineup like this. Very useful. And I have to say, that P420 sounded amazing on that vocal! The 820 also sounded really nice, a little bit thicker, and somehow sounded a bit more mid forward, which is nice.
I LOVE the c414. It really is such a great mic. This is NICE
Thank for sweetwater, even if not planning a mic purchase this review is interesting.
I have The AKG P 820 Tube and it IS once of the best Mics i ve ever used.And Yes i have The AKG C414 XL 2 but the 820 Sounds a little Bit warmer with great highs
amazing review. well made video! I love how c214 amazingly balanced it is
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
The P420 is awesome. I really like how clear and open it sounds.
Love my c414 xls! Somehow I think it sounds clearer than the c414, but it really is my all time love!!
Great Microphone!!! 💪🏻
I'm on the p120 for now. At some point I will get the shure sm7b but for now it is a nice little guy
The P420 is also a fantastic instrument mic. It will even handle high gain guitar cabs with smoothness and ease.
If you know how to mix any one of these mics will make a hit record. Just record in good environment please. You won’t get the sound you want in a bathroom 😩
But if you find the mic that sounds right then you save a lot of time mixing 😉
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Good information. I am currently looking for mic to record gospel acapella music. This is helpful.
I've had the P220 for almost 10 years and, interestingly, my model has the possibility of choosing 3 polar patterns, like the P420. It's a shame that it no longer has this option, because, for me, it has the most reliable pickup in the P series. And you video is amazing, it was very enjoable to watch.
If I were putting those in order from good to bad, regardless of price, C414, C214, P220, and the other ones don't matter. The 414 is my favorite mic of all time, and pretty much does everything well. I believe it is better than the U87. I've always felt the U87 felt stuffy, especially in the high frequencies. The C214 surprised me a bit. Very open on the bottom end. I would imagine it would do great on acoustic guitar, maybe violin, better yet on cello.
Clear winner c414 very smooth
P820 has more harmonic distortion a little bit Harsh but with colour
I like the ATH 2035 for it's brightness. What else do you recommend that pushes the highs a bit?
O my god! The difference in the sound stage and depth at 3:11 when the C214 comes in is astounding! Not sure if it is because of the gain or metering in the preamp! But that is quite the change that would make me pick the c214 compared to p-line up! Ofcourse, the 414 is on the top due to the warmth and fullness. I've been thinking of buying a c214 but not sure whether to pick it against the lewitt LCT440 pure, could you suggest?
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Hello, Can you do a review on Wharfedale diamond bt studio monitors. Thanks.
Hi Edward. Thank you for all the informative videos that you've made. I've already tried starting on making covers thanks to the information I got out of watching your videos, however, if you don't mind, I would like to ask on how to make a cover sound warmer and beautiful, mine sounds too lackluster, bet it my vocals or the effects I might lack. I only use reverb as an effect.
hes probably running it thru his neve pre and warm audio 2a compressor
@@neonyves I wonder how those work. I'll look them up. Nice to see a fellow Valorant player replying.Thanks!
@@neonyves do you happen to stream/make covers?
hi, i bought the m90 prox from beyerdynamics, could you test it ? compare ? Nice vidéo, dont give up 👍👍
Bro, what is your mix chain to achieve that sound with the P220?
I HAVE IT BUT IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE THAT😅😂.
Would you say the Lewitt 640 ts or 540 would be a good replacement for the telefunken tf 39?
Would recommend AKG mic over warm audio mics? I’m looking into the C414 from AKG and Warm audio Cx12
i rarely see anything about the AKG C314 ... so, may i ask, what is your opinion about it? i liked the idea of adding some extra standard patterns in addition to the C214's single cardiod pattern in order to make it much more versatile at a very reasonable price, but still way less than a C414....
What's the best newer akg mic next to the legendary akg c414 eb mic?
Nice information ❤😊
Thank you 🙏🏻
What is the setup to record a live cover or song step by step in fl studio
Amazing, but you forgot to elaborate the or mention the two different versions of the c414 model..I guess this was a compensated ad/endorsement for AKG as you included no other outside standards(?)
HEYY HOLAA PUEDE PONER SUBTITULOS EN ESPAÑOL, PARA PODER ENTENDER LO Q DICE LOS MICROFONOS AKG SON MUY BUENOS LA VERDAD SALUDOSS
As an audio guy, mic price doesnt matter when you apply post process for the audio anyway at the end, except if you want raw unedited audio.
can u suggest any mic for home studio... im going to buy my first microphone... under 150usd
@@aman6ha9at akg p120 is great for it's budget, it has low cut switch and -20db attenuation, very versatille for it's price, build like a rock, you even can passed out if someone smack you to the head with this mic.
@@aman6ha9at or maybe, at2020, because a lot of people using it so, but i'm never use them so i don't know.
Hello!
Could you suggest me buy mic too please?
I'm going to record acoustic guitar in my room so my opinion is small condenser mic is preferable. My budget is about 750$. Any advices? Thank you
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I need help from professionals to choose the best untreated arafa for voiceover 1\ mic ltm102 + focusrait solo = 760 duller 2/warm 87 r2 + focus solo = 760 duller 3/ re320+DBX286 +focusrait=550 duller What do you choose for a $700 budget?
I just bought the akg p120 but I don't seem to know how to screw it into my psa1 because the thread was different.
How do I screw it into my Rode psa1?
I like C414, but B-ULS, the new ones are too harsh.
Are you sure that Samsung C414 is still a good buy compared to Austrian Audio OC818?
Hi did you timestretch the vocals?
at this point, is very difficult to hear a difference. Especially when u put vocals on the music and start applying effects...that's y i think i'll go for the 120.
thanks! what about the AKG P220 , in an untreated room, is this an issue (background noise)?
The akg perception 100 is a discontinued mic thats a hidden gem because of its low noise floor would be a great choice if ur worried about background noise
guitar center selling c214 for 300 bucks its amazing sounds like the 414
Hi! I was wondering if you recommend the akg c214 over the lewitt lct 440
+1
I have the same query bro, did you get your answer yet? which one did you go for?
Many years ago I used a borrowed C414, but not for vocals. More recently, I needed a microphone for some voiceover work. I first got a C214, hoping it might work well. But it just sounded "off" for my voice. Next I tried a P220, and found that it complemented my voice well. I tried a C170, which didn't sound too bad, but it was prone to popping. The P120 uses a smaller capsule, I haven't tried it, but it probably wouldn't sound too bad. P420 also uses a different capsule, and the P820 may share the same capsule as the P420. Honestly, the P120, P420, and P820 frequency response is less flat than the P220, so I fear that they would not work out as well as the P220 for me. My $.02, YMMV.
I record on the akg p120
The best mic that sounded the best was the AKG C214
Can you Scream Rengoku without Overdrive your Mic with some of These mics.
damn I used a P420 before and I didn't really liked it, always thought the highs sounded a little exaggerated, from this video I guess my favorite was the C214 for some reason
The 214 definitely sounds better… the 420 is just a good deal for the price 💪🏻
You r rich ppl 🙌 Why will u ever like some cheaper product?
@@EdwardSmithMusicDamn... So the AKG 420 is garbage? I just bought it in the hope that it would sound great
@@Lilase666I have been using the MXL 870. Trying to buy the c414XL2. At this point use what you got. I've had my MXL since 2013-2014. It does the job for now. I want to see the difference after I upgrade it with AKG mic.
Which one is the best?
c214 is very smooth, noise & click free.
at 2020 condenser mic and audio interface scarlet solo 3rd gen is it gud combination pls answer sir thank u sir🫡🙏🙏
It's a decent bigger setup 🫡
@@EdwardSmithMusic should I go for these two sir 🙏
on 4:31 is P820 not P220 :P
4:51 Did you change your mind between takes? hahaha
Please, can u help me with my choice. Idk which is better for vocals, my voice very seems like ur, i take for finale two mivcs, anavtone cv 12 VS P820 tube
I would go with the CV-12… for the price it’s fantastic 💪🏻
P120 sounds so bang for the buck!
Facts!
I have it and love it
I found one mint for 30$ at the pawn shop the other day keep your eyes out!
@@TheLionsDen I just got a new one. This is my first condenser mic and I'm impressed! (I've used some before)
@@colbydrums924 nice!
Gracias🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Their budget mics have high self noise even c214.
P120 is sounding better i heard in realme wireless sony ldac new version
The 820 has this oomf above the rest
Tbh, I like AKG P120 more than Lewitt LCT 240 Pro. Lewitt sounds so artificial and P120 has more balanced and natural sound than that.
The Answer is , if you want AKG sound you go for Austrian Audio
3:47 3:58
P820 winner
Please, change de XLR cable ,is very bad quality
why
Ok, so the 414 wins by miles with your voice imho. The P820 disappointed me the most. It was lacking low mid warmth quite a lot. The P420 came second for me, then the 214. Didn't like the 220 and 120 for their harshness in the upper frequencies, though the 220 was a little less dramatic. Again all of this only on your voice and my subjective opinion. Might be different on other sources. Other might have heard differently as well.
Hi am talking from Cameroon I followed all your programs please 🙏 help me with a mic please 🙏
Am using a mxl mic but my vocals isn't good enough for mixture 🙏🔥
first 😎
I felt bad for her after seeing the first video. So sad
No Such difference on Quality Of microphones, just pssss and sss better on expensive ones c414 softer sounds
their mics are too bright.
43K views for a surface level video. We all know why.
Go do yall research. The p120 is great for the money and is exceptional for vocals. Are you talking/singing through a metal case or the microphone? Besides, these are budget microphones. 120 is your go to.
Ed is a good guy but a bad singer. 😅😅😅
sorry Ed
He’s really good wdym
I kinda agree. Note that I normally would define a 'good singer' as being able to sing the right note at the right time, but for this kind of setup (microphone testing) I do use another definition, more like 'sounding natural'. And I don't think any of the singing on this channel ever sounds natural, no matter the microphone. It's like he's constantly trying to sound like he's going through puberty again. 😳
It's not my kind of music (but one can't discuss that, tastes will always be different 😎). If it were tested on different male and female voices, but sang more naturally it would be easier to hear the microphone itself.
Apart from that: I like his production values, he has a well written out script, great video, explains everything as clearly as he can. So I do appreciate that a lot. 👍
I do have my own opinion about the views and the choices he makes. Sometimes the models that are compared are either too dissimilar, or the obvious comparisons are left out.
Like there's currently two 414 models sounding different but he only tries one, and why leave out the C314? 🙄
To be honest: that's definitely the one I would have chosen as 'best value'. But I do agree that the P220 is the best value for voice in the AKG Perception range.😉
In Ed's defence: he is still young and has a lot of potential! 😊🤞
@Nico Declerck I disagree and think your music tastes are getting in the way. He's a tenor, singing high. That's about as middle as you can get unless you get a contra-alto singing in the same range. For guys, it's high, but for gals, it's low.
@@someponyelse You have no idea about my taste in music unless you have a crystal ball or something similar.
I just don't think he's a good singer (and I do know what a tenor sounds like), and as I mentioned, I do like a lot of what he does here on youtube.
But I agree to disagree. I don't like his singing, I have no problem with you liking it. Did you know that is called "mutual respect"?
@Nico Declerck Indeed I don't know your musical tastes. Nor did I claim to. I simply saw you said it wasn't in your tastes and saw your following opinion. I felt it was swayed to you not liking the style. If this offends you, then I cannot help that. I said nothing disrespectful. I did not personally attack you. Good day.
Dry vocal very bad Quality Because of distortion of software!!!
Meh. We each have just one voice, so we need just one microphone. If the C414 is so good, why bother with anything else? This video is tantamount to a high school unboxing with very short sample sound bites which, essentially, prove nothing. You record your voice, in your bedroom "studio", and such short, simple comparison tells us practically nothing. This video is exemplary and illustrates the matter with so many so called "influencers" who obsess over what equipment to use, without proffering any substantial social, political, economic, religious or other message with meaning or substance. Real influencers address real, substantial and significant issues. They are not concerned with what microphone is the most flattering. People of substance have something substantial to say - it is about the message, not the microphone used to record it. Of course, the large number of sales links in the description is the give away - indicating the video, and perhaps the whole channel, is merely intended to showcase different gear and earn a commission driving sales at online retailers. If not, listing one's audio gear is merely boasting - bragging about his expensive toys, none of which have any real relevance to which microphone is "better." Otherwise, who cares shat desk or chair or camera he has? The narrator reveals no professional credentials to establish credibility as an expert, and I am, in fact, not influenced. He would earn more money if he listed more affordable gear, earning more commission on more sales, opposed to promoting expensive gear most viewers will never own. This video COULD have been much better, telling us much more than we can learn from product brochures and retail websites. It could have included longer, more involved sound clips, perhaps recording musical instruments as well as the several voices. The narrator proffers no better reason for his "recommended" price. I wonder what he recommends in other videos - the more good microphones available, the less one's selection matters. There are so many "best microphone" videos recommending different microphones, I am convinced they are pretty much all good - at least good enough - to get one message across. There is no point in obsessing over it. Nobody really cares what microphone we own. Of course, this is just MY take - everyone else is free free to reach a different conclusion. After all, we are not obligated to be persuaded and comments should not be limited to sycophantic praise. Your mileage may vary. TT
Do you think upgrading from p220 to c214 is better in terms of quality sound for a professional record ? @Edward Smith