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  • 03-12-2007 9:07pm
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    JimiTime
    Registered Users Posts: 7,418 ✭✭✭


    Hello all. I have 3 AKG c418's. one got an almighty whack of a drumstick recently and hasn't regained conciousness:( A few things now. Does anyone know what the possible problem could be? just a disconnected wire maybe? something i could fix myself? If not, Could anyone recommend somewhere I could take it to get repaired in Dublin or surrounding area?

    Your advice/help will be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks,
    J.


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    TelePaul
    Registered Users Posts: 4,093 ✭✭✭TelePaul


    JimiTime wrote: »
    Hello all. I have 3 AKG c418's. one got an almighty whack of a drumstick recently and hasn't regained conciousness:( A few things now. Does anyone know what the possible problem could be? just a disconnected wire maybe? something i could fix myself? If not, Could anyone recommend somewhere I could take it to get repaired in Dublin or surrounding area?

    Your advice/help will be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks,
    J.

    If you can pull a wiring diagram off the website, your chances of having it fixed by a good electrician are improved. Though if the capsule's shot, you're in a world of trouble.


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    Savman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,323 ✭✭✭Savman


    Something similar happened an SM57 of mine and Shure UK basically told me I'd be better off buying a new one because the cost of a new head capsule was nearly the same.
    Maybe yours isnt as bad, but sure an email to AKG couldnt hurt.


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    jtsuited
    Registered Users Posts: 6,401 ✭✭✭jtsuited


    please don't compare a 57 being broken to a 414. different issues altogether.

    you should be able to get this fixed by any pro-audio specialist in dublin. I wouldn't advise trying to do it yourself. They are extraordinarily sensitive capsules.


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    TelePaul
    Registered Users Posts: 4,093 ✭✭✭TelePaul


    jtsuited wrote: »
    please don't compare a 57 being broken to a 414. different issues altogether.

    you should be able to get this fixed by any pro-audio specialist in dublin. I wouldn't advise trying to do it yourself. They are extraordinarily sensitive capsules.

    The 414s are discontinued yeah?


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    Savman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,323 ✭✭✭Savman


    jtsuited wrote: »
    please don't compare a 57 being broken to a 414. different issues altogether.
    JimiTime wrote:
    Hello all. I have 3 AKG c418's
    Are we paying attention?


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    unclebill98
    Registered Users Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭unclebill98


    TelePaul wrote: »
    The 414s are discontinued yeah?

    What, the 414's are one of AKG's best selling mics!!! They ain't going anywhere!! :D


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    TelePaul
    Registered Users Posts: 4,093 ✭✭✭TelePaul


    unclebill98 wrote: »
    What, the 414's are one of AKG's best selling mics!!! They ain't going anywhere!! :D

    Sorry sorry meant 418 :o


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    unclebill98
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    Guess this is the tread of mistake!!!


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    TelePaul
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    unclebill98 wrote: »
    Guess this is the tread of mistake!!!

    Mistake yo face!!! :mad:





    :D


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    unclebill98
    Registered Users Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭unclebill98


    :
    TelePaul wrote: »
    Mistake yo face!!! :mad:





    :D

    :eek:


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    jtsuited
    Registered Users Posts: 6,401 ✭✭✭jtsuited


    genuine apologies for thinking he was talking about a 414. i guess when you see AKG c41x your brain fills in the rest.
    Must be a faulty cache in my brain.

    sorry again


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    studiorat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭studiorat


    Those things are so small they are going to be a nightmare to repair, unless it's just a loose wire.
    A good twack with a stick could also move the diaghpram or crack the PCB.

    NJM in harolds x are good repair guys, expensive but good.
    I'd have a go myself.

    http://www2.akg.com/mediendatenbank2/psfile/datei/47/C4184055d1f88cd3f.pdf


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