Yeah, she is a bit at some spots. However, because it was a mic shootout, I didn't want to unintentionally color the tone of her voice with artifacts, so I intentionally did not tune her vocals for these demos.
Yeah, some people like the bright high end of the C414. I'm recording a Flamenco guitarist right now, and the C414's definitely work better to bring out the top end. Or if you have a singer with a naturally warm character. Rappers like them too because you get a really crystal clear top end. I still like the OC18 more for general purpose stuff. I'll probably buy a 2nd one so I can demo them on drums and do stereo recordings.
@@MusicTechHelpGuy Actually with the feature set of the OC 818 now, i think I will buy the 1000 dollar AA with its more options. So yes AA all the way!
@@Elusive_Chicken I've seen a review on thomann, a guy says they have sound difference, oc18 is brighter something like that, check It If you want.. He wanted to pair them and he found they have different sound..
This microphone's C12 capsule has nothing in common with the original CK12. Neither does the new AKG C12 as it utilizes a $100 Chinese capsule. The transient's attack rise of amplitude is very slow here, thereby lacking the spank of it's vintage siblings. On top of that, the slightly dull treble response will make difficult for the vocal track to sit on top of the mix.
@@rudolfwormstall1196 Unfortunately for you, you don't even know your own ears. The OC18 sounds fantastic, takes EQ well if needed and is not "slower" than any other quality LDC. Even people with "one year in the business' know that a small diaphragm conderser mic is recommended If faster transients are wanted. - For £499 at Thomann the OC18 offers a superb quality-to-price ratio . . and a purchase also supports an Austrian company that is designing and manufacturing their own mic capsules. . to the contrary to wannabe microphone brands like Peluso, ADK, Mojave, Miktek etc that are using Chinese made capsules, grills and tube-housings.
@@RockmannMusic So you honestly mean to say that something I have uttered in my simple statement is false?. I'm well aware of what the other brands are incorporating as capsules. Of the brands you have enlisted, ADK also manufactures their own capsules, with the exception of their inexpensive range. Also, what the hell makes you believe that I might be interested in Peluso's rubbish range? Peluso's C414 clone is likely the poorest interpretation of the "ES" variant. Anyway, please explain to me, how a manufacturer like Austrian Audio would even consider incorporating a dip in the treble range around 10 kHz? How stupid! The 10k dip makes it impossible for vocals to sit at the front of the mix and the lack of midrange pressure likewise will fail to bring a track to the foreground.
![10 Condenser Mic Comparison [$150 vs $12000]](/img/1.gif)
0:00 Introduction and Overview
1:27 Austrian Audio and AKG History
2:08 Acoustic Guitar Examples
3:21 Vocal Examples
4:22 Austrian OC18, Peluso P12 and AKG C414 Shootout on Vocals
6:20 Mixed Examples - Vocals and Guitar
7:31 Electric Guitar Examples
8:52 Stacked Backing Vocal Examples
9:36 Conclusions
Revisiting this vid 3yrs later and wow what a fantastic acoustic guitar sound.
cool to hear the comparison of the mics very nice demo
I don't doubt this girl can sing well, but yall should've given her multiple takes to warm up or something.
This has got to be the best way to compare mics, great test! By the way, thanks for all vids you've done with Logic. Life saver!👍
Maybe on female vocal it would benefit to put that air protecter to give slight high end muffling. This sounded bit bright.
What acoustic guitar is this? Can’t quite make it out
Hey man , I’m still wondering about the lead vocal mic on the male vocals around the end
Hey man do you know what mic is used on that guys vocals? I absolutely have been searching for a mic that’s like that, also what interface you use ?
dO YOU USE THAT PRO MPA SITTING IN THE BACK?
2:35 are those headphones the wrong way round?
When do you will release the cd of your band? I liked the new metal song in this video \w/
I just finished mixing, just mastering left. So probably in about a month or so.
That girl needs a shure Sm7b, shes a rock girl :D
I like the singer, she’s got some blues/90s rock vibe
Painfully out of tune though ... they should've fixed that before posting it on YT
No offense, the singer is a little flat!!! Just saying!! The mic sounds great, from what I can tell on RUclips.
Great review!!
Love the Channel!!
JMP
Yeah, she is a bit at some spots. However, because it was a mic shootout, I didn't want to unintentionally color the tone of her voice with artifacts, so I intentionally did not tune her vocals for these demos.
I dunno ... I dig her vocals... we aren’t all Celine Dione here ...
I prefer the akg
Yeah, some people like the bright high end of the C414. I'm recording a Flamenco guitarist right now, and the C414's definitely work better to bring out the top end. Or if you have a singer with a naturally warm character. Rappers like them too because you get a really crystal clear top end. I still like the OC18 more for general purpose stuff. I'll probably buy a 2nd one so I can demo them on drums and do stereo recordings.
@@MusicTechHelpGuy Actually with the feature set of the OC 818 now, i think I will buy the 1000 dollar AA with its more options. So yes AA all the way!
I prefer the Peluso on female voice
Be good to hear the vocals without the guitar.
I wonder how It's sound compared to oc818...
According to Austrian audio the oc18 and oc818 are identical in cardioid mode.
@@MusicTechHelpGuy So, the price difference justifies the features the oc818 has? Someone who wants more simple use can just get the oc18?
@@jimis3167 yes
@@Elusive_Chicken I've seen a review on thomann, a guy says they have sound difference, oc18 is brighter something like that, check It If you want.. He wanted to pair them and he found they have different sound..
This microphone's C12 capsule has nothing in common with the original CK12. Neither does the new AKG C12 as it utilizes a $100 Chinese capsule. The transient's attack rise of amplitude is very slow here, thereby lacking the spank of it's vintage siblings. On top of that, the slightly dull treble response will make difficult for the vocal track to sit on top of the mix.
The comment is funny. Where you get this false information from? 😂😂
@@dspoet1 False Information? As sound engineer you are obliged to now your gear. Since 30 years now I'm in business Do your homework.
@@rudolfwormstall1196 Unfortunately for you, you don't even know your own ears. The OC18 sounds fantastic, takes EQ well if needed and is not "slower" than any other quality LDC. Even people with "one year in the business' know that a small diaphragm conderser mic is recommended If faster transients are wanted. - For £499 at Thomann the OC18 offers a superb quality-to-price ratio . . and a purchase also supports an Austrian company that is designing and manufacturing their own mic capsules. . to the contrary to wannabe microphone brands like Peluso, ADK, Mojave, Miktek etc that are using Chinese made capsules, grills and tube-housings.
@@RockmannMusic So you honestly mean to say that something I have uttered in my simple statement is false?. I'm well aware of what the other brands are incorporating as capsules. Of the brands you have enlisted, ADK also manufactures their own capsules, with the exception of their inexpensive range. Also, what the hell makes you believe that I might be interested in Peluso's rubbish range? Peluso's C414 clone is likely the poorest interpretation of the "ES" variant. Anyway, please explain to me, how a manufacturer like Austrian Audio would even consider incorporating a dip in the treble range around 10 kHz? How stupid! The 10k dip makes it impossible for vocals to sit at the front of the mix and the lack of midrange pressure likewise will fail to bring a track to the foreground.
You are mistaken...This is a not a Chinese capsule...The C12 capsule, of the Austrian Audio OC18, is made in Austria.
That AA Mic garbage Asl 😂😂😂