Neumann K184 Small Condenser Microphone

By jabbr on
  • 5.0
Reviewing: Neumann K184
Purchased at: Tom Lee Music     Price: $975.00 CAD

I am recording classical guitar duets, trios and quartets along with some solo guitar stuff.I have used a number of microphones over the years: audio technica, sure etc (all around the $500 CAD range).I recently started to use a AKG 414 and was so impressed with what a higher level microphone had to offer, I began to budget for another one for my home studio.I got the AKG 414 as it was noted as flexible and one of the best all around microphones and I am very pleased to have it as part of my home studio.However, the Neumann 184 is a small condenser microphone and the 184 is directional. After some research, I made the 184 purchase especially for recording accoustic guitar.To my ear, this microphone is even better sounding for the classical guitar than the AKG 414 and my only regret is I couldn't afford a 'matched pair'.You can get a nice balance by using both the 414 and the 184 but my recommendation would be a matched pair of Neumann 184s for any accoustic guitar recordings.I am using these mics through a Focusrite digital/audio converter which is feeding Logic Pro. I am monitoring through Yorkville monitoring speakers and have my computer driving Bose Comp III speakers.The difference can be heard through my $40 ghetto blaster as well.

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