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Dan R H
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 10:20 pm Post subject:
OPinions on teh AKG C1000S |
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OK, newbie to this sound stuff. Flame away if you like...
Drummer here that needs to run his own mix (due to limits on my new bands
board).
So, I had to purchase a couple mics for my kit that were owned by my old
band. I needed a condenser for my hats. The 57 for the snare is a given and
I got that yesterday. Since the $$'s for top line stuff is a little
daunting, I ended up getting a AKG C1000s on eBay for $90. I've been told
it's not really a good mic or a good price.
So, how about it? My current "rig" is as follows;
Audix D6 - kick
Beta98's - toms
57 - snare
Mixer is an Yamaha 01V
Thanks
ps (Glenn, if you're on here, I like second opinions so thanks for the heads
up!)
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hank alrich
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 10:37 pm Post subject:
Re: OPinions on teh AKG C1000S |
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Dan R H <alicedan@comcast.net> wrote:
| Quote: | OK, newbie to this sound stuff. Flame away if you like...
Drummer here that needs to run his own mix (due to limits on my new bands
board).
So, I had to purchase a couple mics for my kit that were owned by my old
band. I needed a condenser for my hats. The 57 for the snare is a given and
I got that yesterday. Since the $$'s for top line stuff is a little
daunting, I ended up getting a AKG C1000s on eBay for $90. I've been told
it's not really a good mic or a good price.
So, how about it? My current "rig" is as follows;
Audix D6 - kick
Beta98's - toms
57 - snare
Mixer is an Yamaha 01V
Thanks
ps (Glenn, if you're on here, I like second opinions so thanks for the heads
up!)
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The Crown C700 or the Oktavas, if you get a good one that is actually an
Oktava and nto Chinese rip of one, are far better than the C1000, which
is a very harsh, nasty mic.
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ha |
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Tim Scott
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 11:07 pm Post subject:
Re: OPinions on teh AKG C1000S |
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"Dan R H" <alicedan@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:646dnQ63TpJr7sfenZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@comcast.com...
| Quote: | OK, newbie to this sound stuff. Flame away if you like...
Drummer here that needs to run his own mix (due to limits on my new bands
board).
So, I had to purchase a couple mics for my kit that were owned by my old
band. I needed a condenser for my hats. The 57 for the snare is a given
and I got that yesterday. Since the $$'s for top line stuff is a little
daunting, I ended up getting a AKG C1000s on eBay for $90. I've been told
it's not really a good mic or a good price.
So, how about it? My current "rig" is as follows;
Audix D6 - kick
Beta98's - toms
57 - snare
Mixer is an Yamaha 01V
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I personally don't have too much of a problem with the C1000 mics - OK, they
aren't the best electret type mic, but they aren't too bad for the price as
new. The price you have for the one on ebay seems like a good second hand
price.
As you already have the mic bought i am not sure why you are asking us. It
would have been better to ask for advice before purchasing, then we could
have shown you some other options available. Asking us now you are either
going to bed told that you made the wrong decision and wasted your money, or
you'll be told you made the right choce, well done - either way it serves no
real purpose other than to humble you, or make your head bigger. |
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Alf!
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Sat Oct 22, 2005 11:59 pm Post subject:
Re: OPinions on teh AKG C1000S |
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"Dan R H" wrote
| Quote: | So, how about it? My current "rig" is as follows;
Audix D6 - kick
Beta98's - toms
57 - snare
Mixer is an Yamaha 01V
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Looks fine to me.
Certainly your D6 is a very nice and easy mike on kick!
Your other options for the $90 C1000s would have been a "chinese" condenser.
Many available.
~ Alf! ~ |
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mfassett@pacbell.net
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Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:53 am Post subject:
Re: OPinions on teh AKG C1000S |
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Dan R H wrote:
| Quote: | I ended up getting a AKG C1000s on eBay for $90. I've been told
it's not really a good mic or a good price.
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Right on both counts. If your mains are horrible, especially if they
have cheap horns, better mics might not make a difference. Just turn
the treble down on the 1000s, at least 4db, they are very bright.
If you have a decent PA, then the 1000s have to go.
Rode's small diaphrams, or even the Marshalls, would be much better.
The Oktavas too, but they're less road worthy due to mixed build quality.
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So, how about it? My current "rig" is as follows;
Audix D6 - kick
Beta98's - toms
57 - snare
Mixer is an Yamaha 01V
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Seems fine to me, but others with more live sound experience might have
more comments. |
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Peter Larsen
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Sun Oct 23, 2005 2:18 pm Post subject:
Re: OPinions on teh AKG C1000S |
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"Alf!" wrote:
| Quote: | "Dan R H" wrote
So, how about it? My current "rig" is as follows;
Audix D6 - kick
Beta98's - toms
57 - snare
Mixer is an Yamaha 01V
Looks fine to me.
Certainly your D6 is a very nice and easy mike on kick!
Your other options for the $90 C1000s would have been a "chinese" condenser.
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No, a Sennheiser!
| Quote: | Many available.
~ Alf! ~
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Arny Krueger
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Sun Oct 23, 2005 3:22 pm Post subject:
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"Alf!" <Alf!@outerspace!nl> wrote in message
news:11ll3a22imp9u13@corp.supernews.com
| Quote: | "Dan R H" wrote
So, how about it? My current "rig" is as follows;
Audix D6 - kick
Beta98's - toms
57 - snare
Mixer is an Yamaha 01V
Looks fine to me.
Certainly your D6 is a very nice and easy mike on kick!
Your other options for the $90 C1000s would have been a
"chinese" condenser. Many available.
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In the realm of chinese mics of a similar nature that get
more respect than C1000s, among others, we have the MXL
603S. |
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Alf!
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Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:02 pm Post subject:
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"Peter Larsen" wrote
Hi Peter,
Which one?
By the way.. I think almost every Sennie is worth the money :-)
~ Alf! ~ |
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Dan R H
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Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:38 pm Post subject:
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Yes I did buy thinking AKG was a quality product. With my impatience kicking
in, I bought it on impulse, I thought I'd ask after the fact. I'm new to
running sound and I'd like to get as much information as possible. Thanks
for your input.
--
Dan Hertlein
http://danhertlein.com/
http://danhertlein.com/dansdrumpage.htm
"Tim Scott" <timscott18@nospamplease.spamarrest.com> wrote in message
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"Dan R H" <alicedan@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:646dnQ63TpJr7sfenZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@comcast.com...
OK, newbie to this sound stuff. Flame away if you like...
Drummer here that needs to run his own mix (due to limits on my new bands
board).
So, I had to purchase a couple mics for my kit that were owned by my old
band. I needed a condenser for my hats. The 57 for the snare is a given
and I got that yesterday. Since the $$'s for top line stuff is a little
daunting, I ended up getting a AKG C1000s on eBay for $90. I've been
told it's not really a good mic or a good price.
So, how about it? My current "rig" is as follows;
Audix D6 - kick
Beta98's - toms
57 - snare
Mixer is an Yamaha 01V
I personally don't have too much of a problem with the C1000 mics - OK,
they aren't the best electret type mic, but they aren't too bad for the
price as new. The price you have for the one on ebay seems like a good
second hand price.
As you already have the mic bought i am not sure why you are asking us.
It would have been better to ask for advice before purchasing, then we
could have shown you some other options available. Asking us now you are
either going to bed told that you made the wrong decision and wasted your
money, or you'll be told you made the right choce, well done - either way
it serves no real purpose other than to humble you, or make your head
bigger.
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Dan R H
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Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:39 pm Post subject:
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Which I had and got rid of because I wasn't using it at the time.... Now, my
situation has changed. Thanks.
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Dan Hertlein
http://danhertlein.com/
http://danhertlein.com/dansdrumpage.htm
"Arny Krueger" <arnyk@hotpop.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "Alf!" <Alf!@outerspace!nl> wrote in message
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"Dan R H" wrote
So, how about it? My current "rig" is as follows;
Audix D6 - kick
Beta98's - toms
57 - snare
Mixer is an Yamaha 01V
Looks fine to me.
Certainly your D6 is a very nice and easy mike on kick!
Your other options for the $90 C1000s would have been a
"chinese" condenser. Many available.
In the realm of chinese mics of a similar nature that get more respect
than C1000s, among others, we have the MXL 603S.
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George Gleason
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Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:51 pm Post subject:
Re: OPinions on teh AKG C1000S |
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"Dan R H" <alicedan@comcast.net> wrote in
news:UJ-dnc4qFKjtMMbeRVn-uw@comcast.com:
| Quote: | Yes I did buy thinking AKG was a quality product. With my impatience
kicking in, I bought it on impulse, I thought I'd ask after the fact.
I'm new to running sound and I'd like to get as much information as
possible. Thanks for your input.
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its worth the 90$
you will find uses for it
I had 4 that I sold for 100$ each
my problem was the size and weight of them made them physically hard to
position securlt
I used them on rack toms, toys,even as a lecturn mic
like they said , not a 200$ mic, the AKG 535 is a much better akg for the
same price
but worth 90$ don't be afraid to experiment with it
George |
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Dan R H
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Sun Oct 23, 2005 11:54 pm Post subject:
Re: OPinions on teh AKG C1000S |
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Thanks George. I'll play with it's positioning. I mount all my stuff on my
rack (I use carbon tubes so there is a little dampening).
--
Dan Hertlein
http://danhertlein.com/
http://danhertlein.com/dansdrumpage.htm
"George Gleason" <Bmoas@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "Dan R H" <alicedan@comcast.net> wrote in
news:UJ-dnc4qFKjtMMbeRVn-uw@comcast.com:
Yes I did buy thinking AKG was a quality product. With my impatience
kicking in, I bought it on impulse, I thought I'd ask after the fact.
I'm new to running sound and I'd like to get as much information as
possible. Thanks for your input.
its worth the 90$
you will find uses for it
I had 4 that I sold for 100$ each
my problem was the size and weight of them made them physically hard to
position securlt
I used them on rack toms, toys,even as a lecturn mic
like they said , not a 200$ mic, the AKG 535 is a much better akg for the
same price
but worth 90$ don't be afraid to experiment with it
George |
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Michael R. Kesti
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Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:45 am Post subject:
Re: OPinions on teh AKG C1000S |
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Dan R H wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks George. I'll play with it's positioning. I mount all my stuff on my
rack (I use carbon tubes so there is a little dampening).
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Unless those tubes are filled with liquid, it's damping that they provide
rather than dampening.
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mrkesti at comcast dot net | - The Who, Bargain |
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Phildo
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Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:50 am Post subject:
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"Dan R H" <alicedan@comcast.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Thanks George. I'll play with it's positioning. I mount all my stuff on my
rack (I use carbon tubes so there is a little dampening).
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Hi Dan,
Just a reminder, can you stop the top-posting please? It's frowned upon here
because it messes up the newsreaders of a couple of our readers who are
blind.
Thanks,
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Dan R H
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Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:35 am Post subject:
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You're probably right.
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Dan Hertlein
http://danhertlein.com/
http://danhertlein.com/dansdrumpage.htm
"Michael R. Kesti" <mrkesti@nospam.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Dan R H wrote:
Thanks George. I'll play with it's positioning. I mount all my stuff on my
rack (I use carbon tubes so there is a little dampening).
Unless those tubes are filled with liquid, it's damping that they provide
rather than dampening.
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Michael Kesti | "And like, one and one don't make
| two, one and one make one."
mrkesti at comcast dot net | - The Who, Bargain |
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