AKG c414 vs Rode NT1 - Two Different Price Brackets Compared (With Info on AKG c214)
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The AKG c414 is a legendary microphone, but how does it compare to another, cheaper legend: the Rode NT1? In the video we compare two different price brackets and learn the differences between the AKG c414, and its cheaper sibling to AKG c214. We also learn the differences between the c414 XLS and the c 414 XLii
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Microphone Info: 0:00
Vocal Test: 8:38
Bling Guitar Test: 10:43
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Holy moly, hats off to the vocalist! He really helped me decide on the Rode NT1--at least while I am a novice with this type of mic use. I love both. The c414 is a step more "soft and intimate in its sound, but now think the Rose will help me control the noise from (novice) me and the room. When I'm more skilled or if my needs change, the more versatile sound from AKG c414 would be wonderful too.
Found it interesting that C414 is better at focusing on the sound source in front of it. The room reflections were more obvious on the NT1. It also has a less ear-fatiguing tone in my opinion. I own the NT1 and I like it, but upgrading to the OC818(heard it has a similar sound to the C414) might be worthwhile. Great Review.
Used Nt1-A for few years. Created alot of songs.
Mixed and used Akg C214 and automatically was amazed straight just by listening to it.
So I can only imagine akg c414
Have you ever used any Blue mics? and if so would you compare the NT1 similar to the black baby bottle non SL in the warmer mid range? Just curious.
Man that vocal test was really something :)
Great video, however please consider using the same pop shield or at least type when comparing as a foam cover will change the tonality drastically compared to a metal pop shield.
I try my best but these aren't typically my personal microphone, so I have to work with what I'm given
great video..love the editing.. cheered me up!
Thanks Stefanie!
Great job, awesome comparison.
Thank you!
Dude, your voice sound so good on those mics! I have one NT1 for my Zoom lessons and Twitch streams and 2 NT5´s for stereo recording. I always only record me with my french horn with the NT5´s, but I recently buy a Zoom F6 with more channels and was thinking to ad the NT1 to the mix with the NT5´s. But a friend of mine have a C214 and they sound great, and the idea of the -20db PAD was giving me some ideas... Maybe the PAD will be great to record a french horn or other brass instruments, because of the sound pressure. But I think, I would stick to my NT1 and experiment with it on the mix with the NT5´s. I never regret the choice I did buying the NT1, it sound amazing with some EQ and other things for streaming. Great video! Thanks fo sharing and keep doing more amazing videos!! :)
Thanks man! And honestly NT1 is really really good for horns, I've recorded a baritone clarinet with mine before and man it was THICK, I really like its sound. It doesn't overstate the high end of the instrument and make it glassy, but I've never tried it with a trumpet or french horn or anything anything. My guess is the c214 may give the NT1 a run for its money on higher register horns :)
You as a wind player may find this useful. I've used the NT1 and NT5 for recording flute both to great effect. I like them a lot; for different applications having both available is a great option. Recently I was gifted a Shure Beta27 and it seems to be the best single microphone I've found for my instrument so far, combining the full flat sound of the NT1 with the higher end detail of the NT5. The Beta27 has pads and filters. Where I am in Aussie the Rodes are still the best cheapest options but the Beta27 fell out of the sky so...Good luck with your music.
imo, the polar pattern warfare on these newer microphones are getting a bit out of hand when cardioid is about the best option for most uses (with exception to interviewing) having a microphone that emulates your voice as accurately as possible like the NT1 means that post processing will never be a nightmare.
I agree and disagree! Yes, definitely cardioid is by far the most common use for microphones, and for anyone buying their first microphone, beyond interviews (as you said) there's no reason to worry about polar patterns. But, when we get into the studio environment, these different polar patterns play a big role in recording. Omni makes great room microphone tones, wide cardioid is great for drum sounds and choir, etc. But yes, in general when starting out one should not worry too much about the insane list of polar patterns the AKG has :)
I use two 414 XLS as room mics for recording classical choir or orchestra concerts - of course in omni mode. Then - if needed - I add cardioid mics for each group of singers or instrumentalists so that I can bring everything in volume balance while mixing afterwards. Without the two 414 I would lose the overall sound that´s really important. But to be fair, I bought them after I alreay had several mics. And by the way: the C414 is one of the most respected mics in the cassical world. Whenever you come to a recording session with them they all feel reassured that they picked the right guy.
Another advantage of the C414 is that it is so easy to find. This means if it ever gets damaged or stolen, it’s not the end of the world and you can find another one. In likelihood this mic will be available for the long future too. So in that sense, it makes it an extra reliable workhorse.
The c414 is not a newer microphone lol
Fantastic video!!!
Such a great comparison. I've been binging your videos, and have been fixated on some mics. I have a bedroom setting with very little external noise, and some room treatment. I have only acoustic instruments (mandolin, acoustic guitar, flute, voice, a couple of hand drums). I really loved the lewitt 440 pure in your videos, and the akg c414 came close, too. Both are within my budget. But recently, I was completely blown away by how good the tlm107 sounded on acoustic instruments. Is there a budgeted option that sounds as good as the tlm107 does on acoustic instruments? Should I look at SDCs too (like the km184s?) If you could provide some advice, would really love to know.
Sure! So SDC's are a completely different microphone with different sound qualities, so I wouldn't go with that if you want to replicate the TLM 107 sound. But check out warm audio: warmaudio.com/microphones/ They specialize in vintage sounding microphones on a budget, most of them based off of Neumann designs. Hope that helps!
@@AudioHaze thanks for the reply! I checked the WAs. Didn't like them too much. I think I might go with the akg c414 since I cannot afford the tlm107. C414 is just so versatile.
I want to use your links but I'm in India :(
C414xlii sounds better than 440. It has very warm theatre like sound.
The C214 is a large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone conceived as a less-costly, cardioid-only version of the multipattern C 414B.
The mic’s capsule is a 1-inch, edge terminated design, but although its superficial appearance is similar to the famous CK12 capsule, the C214’s capsule is a back-electret design
It's not the same capsule as the 414.
beautiful music and voice :)
Very good comparison! Did the singer state a preference?
I liked the "Bling" Guitar Test!
Great job thank you for your post. Is it safe to say the NT1 is what you would recommend for a male tenor vocalist who switches into falsetto from time to time? Trying to spend less than $500 on the mic. and falling down the rabbit hole of different articles and what people recommend.
You may want to look at Aston Mics, I don’t think the rode NT1 will sound I think it sounds great on most everyone, and it depends a lot of the individual singer. I know Aston Mics have a nice high end that could suite your voice :)
Under 500 bucks, NT2a will be beat for you.
I would recommend the blue bird by blue, and the older models not the SL's with pads and switches, In fact debating between the black baby bottle or the Nt1 myself.
hi. could you please compare the roswell delphos ll with the nt1? and for vocals what preamp would you advice?
anyway just subscribed....cheers
If I could get my hands on one that would be great! All depends on this though :/
Great comparison man, subscribed. Fuckin wish the C414 wasn't so expensive, I'm in a similar position to you, I'm able to borrow but it's annoying haha
I enjoyed the akg much more. Good vid 😊
Thank you so much!
@@AudioHaze you're welcome!
Great video thx for sharing.
I've use NT1, also have the C214.
My question is about C414 and the older version C414EB. What do you think about it thx.
Questions #2. What's more versatile between Neumann U87 or U67.
I know quite deferent characters, it's just your idea thx.
Hey! I've never tried the 414EB, but I've had quite a bit of experience with the XLS version and they're amazing, super versatile, you can use them for just about anything, and a very similar sound signature to the 214 just with more body and the midrange and a bit more refinement overall. In regards to the u87 vs u67, never had the chance to try the u67 (that would be amazing though), but the u87 is relatively versatile, I personally don't think as much as someone u87 lovers would have you believe, but they sound great :)
@@AudioHaze thx for replying. AkG C414EB is older version. I've use it in 1916 and it was very good. I just wanted your thoughts on it if you had the chance to use it and what you thought of looks like you haven't. Thx
Thx
Rode IMO has more focused and 3D warm sound. For different voices and different reasons both mics are great,and,of course,- in different rooms,- as every mic,- they will sound different. I owned both : Rode NT1 and AKG C 214. It took a lot of time with AKG to make my voice to sit properly in the mix, although i like how silky it sounds. So i still have Rode NT1. I compared at least it to 10 different mics. And especially in this price range it's still unbeatable .
I'd like to see the 414 vs Austrian Audio's OC16.
The Rode NT1 sounds pleasing on most female voices right out of the box, however, it can't be EQ'd to sound good on male bass/baritone voices in my experience. It's just waaay too muddy, not enough highs to balance it out.
The AKG C414 XLS just sounds right out of the box, a way more versatile option overall, the highs sound buttery smooth on just about any voice. No mudiness in sight, slap a de-esser on it for sharper voices and you're all set, no need to touch the highs otherwise.
P.S Used both microphones extensively for voice over for years.
Yeah the 414 is so great, definitely an endgame goal microphone of mine :) (I borrowed this one)
I know that the the 214 is supposed to have the same capsule and sound the same as the 414 in cardioid mode (which is what most of us use most of the time), but to my ears it sounds vastly inferior. I don’t know why, but I love the 414 in cardioid mode and don’t like the 214 in the same mode at all. It should be the same, but it isn’t.
I agree. The c414 xls has a much flatter response and more natural highs in my opinion.
please do you have available the audio recordings for download, uncompressed as wav or flac? the youtube compressed audio files is absolutely rubbish, I can't hear any significant difference between the 2 mics
love the 414....thanks.... very good intro! ..........playback is too loud....414 has much better room isolation
Hahahaha I was preparing for a wild blind test and... The name of the first mic appears immediately on video. For future watchers... close your eyes.
Hey Thanks! your videos are very good. listen nobody test el tascam tm 180, and in the specs its very interesant, if you can get it please test it. 🤘
Hi bro, can you test the Akg 1000 versus the Rode M3 please???
I have the oc16 but like he said akg 414 have more patterns. Oc16 is more comparable to akg 214. Still oc16 is really good mic for what it is loosely base on the c12 capsule it has a c6 capsule.
Love from India. Keep it up Bro.
Thank you my friend!
Akg c414 vs Neumann tlm 103 ??
A good alternative to this c414 on a budget is the SE electronics SE4400 (not the 4400A) for $500. Only four polar patterns but it's a really good mic! The NT1 is a really good budget mic for sure though. (Not the NT1a) lol
I own the nt1 besides a couple of higher priced mics like the neumann tlm103. I don't think the nt1 is that flat as it claims to be. it raises frequencies at around 10 kHz what makes de-essing quite challanging. also the transient response in the midrange isn't that fast or pleasant as with the neumanns or other studio standards. imo transient response is the shit in modern vocal mixing. but for the price, it is a really good choice. i only bought it, because i vape in my studio and needed a cheap decent condencer not being ruined by the deposit i sadly produce. you won't find any better one for this price.
I can agree to 10kHz thing! I find it hard as well to de-essing my vocals on the rode nt-1. I was tired of this and thought about switching mic, got then the lewitt pure 440 and was really good for de-essing.
Even if the NT1 was the same price as the C414 it would be a better sounding mic. Smooth.
Wow! High praise my dude :)
@@AudioHaze Something just came to mind. Quite a few years ago I was at a "trade show for lawyers" and there was a rep there from Xerox with a multifunction printer/scanner/fax/copier for something like $400-450. He was telling me he was frustrated because people used to spending many times that amount weren't taking it seriously. "Maybe if we added another zero they would," he said. Sometimes something can be very good at a reasonable price and we can bypass it because we have been programmed to think that higher price=higher quality. Not always so. The SM58 for $99 is a tremendous microphone. And at $294 the Rode NT1 is, too (I added $25 for the RM2 mic clip and a windscreen if you don't want to deal with the behemoth shock mount). Are they perfect? Nope. Do they have all the bells and whistles of some of the fancier stuff? Nope (and sometimes thankfully so). But they do the job and do it consistently well.
NT1 is overall best budget Condenser microphone. It sounds quiet natural. It has over taken NTI a.
the dude talking in english , and i started reading the comments and suddenly at 8:38 a hindi songs starts , i was like tf , i am high or youtube played the the next video by itself ... then i realise its the same video lol
Haha surprise :)
akg c414 XlS vs Lewitt 440 pure???
Bhot accha gaya bhai ne
aapaka bahut bahut dhanyavaad :)
@@AudioHaze 😂😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏🙏
only eq matter to musician, podcast u don’t need to eq much but for singing we more focus on eq. My Oc16 CKR6 capsule I think much better nt1. The Ckr6 capsule is base on the legendary ck12.
you da best
no u
Ye made best comparison between NT1 and AKG 414. Earlier too you compared NT1 vs AKG 420. I was dreaming of these comparisons. Pl. also compare NT1 vs se 2300.
No gate? for me, is very hard to make my NT1 sound as quiet as in your test.
No gate! No nothing beyond the mic pre
if you want you can buy the fethead phantom for a boost "without" noise
Great
hmmm what best for male baritone?🤷
For his voice, I think the AKG is a little more balanced while the nt1 has a more modern character. I prefer slightly the AKG, but both did a good job.
BTW you did a great job in reviewing again. +1 Sub
@@jizzyjillespie7886 thanks man I appreciate that!
AKG 414 xlii sounds like theatre.
Love from India 😊❤
❤️❤️
But which C414, every version sounds differently. I like the old ones more, the new ones are very harsh.
I’m using the XLS, I say it a little later in the video and talk about the differences. I also prefer the XLS :)
@@AudioHaze Yes I heard. 🙂 XLS is better for me as well, but for my ears the old B-ULS is the best of them all. Thanks. 👍
Wow Hindi song, Great work Guys....
Yeah Kanishk is dope :)
@@AudioHaze I'm From India I Like To Watch your videos It's Really Good Men...You Make Awesome Comparison..
Uncanny for the voice they are so close....interchangeable. The guitar on the other hand, well the Rode was a little more clangy...the open e string twinged so much more....
I've been wanting the 414 for years but....$...I found the 212 too harsh...a little disappointing.
Thanx for your posts...I enjoy and learn. Could you do a video about the Stellar mics...vintage please ?
Thanx !
I would LOVE to do a video with stellar! I watch so many videos on stellar microphones and would love to compare the X2 to one of the Nuemanns at the studio. I need to find one I could borrow though, because unfortunately I don't have the influence required for them to send me one just yet :( and yes, the Rode really shows its strength in this video right? I personally think it holds its own extremely well against the c414
@@AudioHaze Hey.. .oh yes...except the guitar part held me back a bit. I need a mic to record violin, cello etc. I've been contemplating the Stellars...Vintage, l guess in the same ballpark as the Rode for price and would love to have your feedback. I write ad and theatre music and starting on film and would love to have a great mic ....please do the Stellar thing. Oh here's my site where you could listen to my ad music if you'd like...that's me playing just about everything. I've got a nice piece called Odessa too.... jasonmeyermusic.com
Right know I record with an old Akg c460b...a cigar thing ..it's not bad.
Later I hope and thanx for your broadcasts again.
Akg 414 the best
love from india💜
Love from Brooklyn
¿AKG p420 or Rode NT1?
I've actually never tried the p420 :/
peep that mob footage
Maza aa Gaya. Translate hindi to english
8:59 & 9:09
214 sounds like crap... NT1 is warm and better... 414 is a great mic...
Rode is flat and I love it...............