EPIC Vocal Chain Microphone: AKG C214 Microphone

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Thank you all for watching. In this video, I take a closer look at the AKG C214 microphone. Check out the AKG C214 here: imp.i114863.net/vn5QGe
Timecodes & Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - The AKG C214 Vocal Chain
1:10 - Video Breakdown
2:10 - Highlights & Specs
3:30 - What the AKG C214 comes with
4:00 - Audio Test with and without processing
4:30 - My Final Thoughts & Outro
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@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

Thank you all for watching! This little baby is a BEAST for vocals and acoustics. Check out the AKG C214 here: imp.i114863.net/vn5QGe

@thestupendouschumley Жыл бұрын

I have no regrets over choosing the C214 as my first voice-over mic. This was after watching many reviews. Acoustic instruments sound especially great too. I put it through a dbx286S into an Audient id14 mkii for my podcast. For a more refined sound, I record directly through my Audient interface into my DAW and apply a Waves processing chain after editing (F6 eq and Scheps Omni Channel).This is for doing audio books and voice-over.

@kriLdaChrixt Жыл бұрын

Quality content as usual!

@jacksp8de Жыл бұрын

You can Sang my G! That mic sounds great on your voice. Very Neutral. My go to mic is the Lauten Audio Atlantis. 3 different mics in one and it sounds amazing. Its smooth on the high end and extremely detailed. It punches way above its weight, some people prefer it over a U87 so its definitely a great deal at 1500.

@TheRealTMajor Жыл бұрын

Great work bruv

@eddwardmusic Жыл бұрын

Hey Archie, cool to see another video! Also it would be damn cool to see some Golden Age Premier mics reviews, like GA8000 and ELAM 251, also take a shoot to Telefunken TF51, I guess you'll be impressed, but also it would be cool to see a review ;)

@AG_TheReal Жыл бұрын

This has always been my go-to microphone for my vocal chain!!! Thank you!! so much brotha! I am currently on pause with gear...I lost all my equipment to a house fire (thank god for insurance)...but this was my go-to microphone...the chain I use was AKG 214, Preamp Focusrite ISA ONE, through Apollo Twin Duo USB, I was just about to try it through unison, compressor CL1b MII.

@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

Really? That's awesome. No problem bro. I'm sorry to hear about the fire. I'm glad you had insurance brother. When you get all your gear back. Let me know how the CL1b fits in your vocal chain and how you like it.

@773Currency Жыл бұрын

question I'm about to purchase a akgc214 and the Apollo twin x. is the preamp needed ? would I still get good quality ?

@coluccinulldreinull2334 Жыл бұрын

@@773Currency apollo twin x is good enough u don't really need the preamp i personally also use the isa one it comes with a very clean sound if u want something that warms up ur vocal buy a neve preamp instead of the isa one

@JBreezzBeatz Жыл бұрын

Been using this mic for years! And been waiting on your review of it lol

@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha really? It was long over due for sure. What do you think about it?

@JBreezzBeatz Жыл бұрын

@@archiebeatz honestly I’ve enjoyed it and it’s been a excellent work horse especially as far as varying voice types. My only knock is how harsh it can be from 2k-4k, it gets nasty. I also wanted to ask, what would you recommend as a upgrade from the 214 under 1k? I’ve been eying the TLM 102. Hope to hear back from you, thanks!

@azziz4biz Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you Brother Archie!

@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

Hey brother! Thank you so much.

@lonidevaughn2788 Жыл бұрын

OMGOODNESS I WANT MY SOUNDS THIS CLEAR!!!

@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@kingyasofficial Жыл бұрын

Go to Mic im using right now is the Telefunken TF51

@bubbletea5294 Жыл бұрын

I've got a small studio and am just starting out in voice over, using the Rode NT1 as recommended by another VO I like!

@REMRODFILMS Жыл бұрын

Bro would you do this one or the c80? I really like this sound after hearing the comparison

@semajtheprod Жыл бұрын

Archie can you make a video showing how to hook up mics to preamps and compressors. Where to put cables and things like that to bypass built in preamps from the interface.

@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I have that video in my plans to record this weekend. It's just been crazy over here, lol. Be on the lookout brother.

@jenaeinez 4 ай бұрын

My go to mic currently is the Aston Origin. I think it works great for female vocals. But I think the AKG c414 is my next big mic after the Shure KSM42..

@archiebeatz 4 ай бұрын

You are right. That's an awesome setup as well. Yeah, the C414 and KSM42 are great as well. The Aston Origin is one of the best microphones under $1000 in my opinion. Thanks for commenting.

@Marchuevoreal 3 ай бұрын

It’s me or is the mic, when I aim my vocal right to the top or the middle of the mic, it’s very bright so I have to record with my voice aiming the below the middle to avoid ssss

@bonojasper Жыл бұрын

I wanna make music like lil Xxel/luh kel. Would u recommend st2020 for that or akgp120. The p120 is 15 euros higher in price where I live

@wallace_nelson Жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

Wallace!!! What's up brother?

@wallace_nelson Жыл бұрын

@@archiebeatz loving the vocal chain and mic content keep it up bro.

@Aottmusic Жыл бұрын

I’m currently using the AT2035 you think this mic is a good upgrade?

@chesskiller666 Жыл бұрын

AKG C214 or SONY C80 ? which one would you choose for home recording rap vocals Sir ?

@Westtownstudio Жыл бұрын

Manley Ref C 🙏

@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 That's a beast of a microphone 🙌🏾

@akosiniroh Жыл бұрын

i've got lewitt 440pure going in to audient id14 mk2 running to lindell80 then LaLa from analog obsession

@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

Awesome vocal chain. I've heard such great things about the Lewitt 440 pure microphone. Thanks for sharing.

@akosiniroh Жыл бұрын

@@archiebeatz thanks! 440 pure is a great alternative kinda similar to this c214 of yours. cheers! 🇵🇭

@MirkoAmorini 9 ай бұрын

Sing with the low cut? What do you think can be done?

@Furybeatsgme Жыл бұрын

its okay a little boxy sounding missing a little high end would have to play around with eq and see what its really made of

@archiebeatz Жыл бұрын

Honestly, the information is there in the high end. I'm doing a few mix experiments with it now and all the necessary frequencies are there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@Furybeatsgme Жыл бұрын

@@archiebeatz no problem love the AKG's

@NEUMARECORDS21 4 ай бұрын

When you record or are mixing vocals are all your monitors running at the same time?

@archiebeatz 4 ай бұрын

No, never, lol. I use the Focal Trio 6 as my main monitors and I A/B/Check mixes with the Adam A7V and Fluid Audio Image2.

@JovanThaGreat Жыл бұрын

WA 8000! & i think we all know why. Clone of the c800g for 1/10th of the price. Then future upgrades if you want.

@brianowise4656 4 ай бұрын

I got my AKG BUT ITS NOT WORKING WITH MY FL OVER SCARELTE. I NEED HELP GUYS

@donniecanrap 2 ай бұрын

Is this better than the c80?

@JothanGurr Жыл бұрын

I’m not a super fan of this mic but it does flatter you voice really well because it just catches what you are putting out with clarity. I have a bass vocal singing range and I’m wondering, would you recommend this mic for that kind of voice? If not, is there a mic you recommend with low end clarity and resolution? Thank you for making such awesome content your experience really shows when you discuss gear which I really appreciate!!!

@scottriley937 Жыл бұрын

The mic actually captures low end pretty well and adds warmth to the sound. I have a lower singing voice as well depending on the vocal part but if you're too close to the mic it can get a little boxy. I'd be 8-10 inches from the mic and it will even everything out. It's very sensitive so finding the positioning sweet spot for your voice will be key as well. This is just my experience but I hope it was helpful.