AKG C 411 PP

AKG C411 Condenser microphone

really, it's amazing. I've tried on my old master Italian violin & it's very powerful and recommended for strings classic instrument.

Satisfied with quality and functionality

In general I am satisfied with its functionality, only in very lower frequencies it's a little weak. I am curious if really has 10hz and above a possibility to detect the signal.

Good for starting out, handling noise, gigantic xlr plug

This is my first contact microphone. I think it can be good for starting out in sound design and as a complementary mic for field recordings. The cable is prone to transfer all the handling noise to the mic, so it must be a good practice to place the mic in place before starting the recording sessions. Another weak part is the plug that's enormous compared to the mic itself, even the included pouch can't contain easily the connector, you must put it diagonally. Maybe in future version they consider to use a little and more portable plug.

perfect for small harps

I use this one with multiple small harps and I am stunned. It sounds as well as a fancy DPA on these small string instruments. Won-der-ful

For the experimental recordist, not good for live music

This microphone is good if you want to do an experimental recording of some resonating material without the ambient noise in your way, so it can be a very valuable tool if you're a sound designer. In my opinion it's not very good for recording violins, guitars etc in a studio, because the self noise is very high and the frequency response is not very linear. As a live reinforcement microphone it can feedback if pumped too high, so beware, but sometimes it helped me as second microphone to amplify double basses and saved the concert. Anyway, it's WAY better than a piezo for most applications. Note: the best adhesive to pair with this microphone in my opinion is called Blu Tak, made by Bostik.

does not work

It does not work at all .Maybe olny my mic was damaged I dont know

Very happy with some of the results I've had so far. I use it for both sound design and live sampling.

Microphone connector barely fits in protective bag.

I've used it on a musical saw. Every resonating metal material I find. Even some drums to give them slightly more body. Glass bottles. I've been looking for something like this for a long time. It doesn't have a full spectrum representation, but nonetheless I'm happy with this.

Sounds good!

Sounds good, good quality. Make sure you have phantom power!

Bought 4, each of them sounds different

I would not recommend it, one came broken and comparing the 4 of them I bought, each off them pick up the sound in a different way.

Great for acoustic instruments in a loud band

It works great for amplifying quiet instruments in a loud environment, the sound quality isn't excellent, but if the mic is placed in the right spot, it should sound acceptable.

I would suggest to buy additional adhesive foil, because it will run short faster than you think.