Is Bluebird good for vocals?
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The Bluebird is a high-quality general-purpose mic with a super sturdy build. I’ve mainly used it for vocals and acoustic guitars at this point, and you get a smooth, detailed sound. With acoustic, it’s pretty great for recording picking parts too – my Martin has a nice shimmer through it.
Where is AKG C214 made?
Vienna, Austria
The mic was designed and is manufactured by AKG in its facility in Vienna, Austria.
Is the AKG C214 omnidirectional?
The AKG C214 reveals quite a lot about your recording space due to this sensitivity. And though it’s described and marketed as a cardioid mic, above 1,000 Hertz to about 8,000 Hz its polar pattern is far more omnidirectional than cardioid, meaning that sensitivity is active in all directions.
What is the difference between the c214 and the Bluebird?
The C214 has a -20dB pad while the Bluebird does not. The C214 also has a low cut filter. The Bluebird does not have any on board features. The Max SPL of the Bluebird is 138dB while the C214’s is 136dB. The C214 has a bit more self noise than the Bluebird. 13dB compared to 7.
What is the difference between AKG c214 and AKG 414?
This often results in debates and arguments focusing on AKG C214 VS 414. The major difference is that the AKG C214 polar pattern is single. Although this impacts the versatility, it also enhances the particular vocal sound.
What is wrong with the Bluebird mic?
The Bluebird has a bump in the 2khz to 10khz which provides some sheen for higher vocalists, but can also provide some “esss” problems for certain singers. A remedy for this is to point the microphone between the upper lip and under the nose or use a de-esser.
Is the Logitech c214 mic any good?
The C214 features an all-metal die-cast body build which is resistant to both shock and scratches. The mic has a rugged outlook and is kind of roadworthy. The mic comes with a spider-type shock mount along with a carrying case of metal construction and a windscreen.