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Post by chessparov on Sept 15, 2019 20:47:41 GMT -6
Utmost confidence in Heiserman! Chris
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Post by tskguy on Sept 16, 2019 5:30:12 GMT -6
Thanks for the great comments!! We are all really proud of the way this mic sounds and looks.... cant wait to see more comments as they get in clients hands.
Eric Heiserman
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Post by drbill on Sept 16, 2019 9:33:44 GMT -6
Thanks for the great comments!! We are all really proud of the way this mic sounds and looks.... cant wait to see more comments as they get in clients hands. Eric Heiserman Thanks Eric!
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Post by shoe on Sept 19, 2019 15:47:44 GMT -6
Well, my H47 Tube came in, today, and, though I haven't had too much time to play with it yet, my first impressions are that it sounds really good. I've never had a Neumann-style tube mic before, but I can see why everyone loves them. I couldn't resist singing some Beatles lyrics through this and the REDD.47 preamp and I was really hearing it in there. Excellent combination. Also it's got quite a strong output! Wasn't expecting that.
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Post by mdmitch2 on Sept 19, 2019 16:27:02 GMT -6
Well, my H47 Tube came in, today, and, though I haven't had too much time to play with it yet, my first impressions are that it sounds really good. I've never had a Neumann-style tube mic before, but I can see why everyone loves them. I couldn't resist singing some Beatles lyrics through this and the REDD.47 preamp and I was really hearing it in there. Excellent combination. Also it's got quite a strong output! Wasn't expecting that. Glad it arrived safely!! Thanks for posting your initial impressions.
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Post by shoe on Sept 19, 2019 18:11:33 GMT -6
A few more initial impressions. This is the K47 capsule, by the way:
1. I can be quite a sibilant singer, but this mic still remains flattering on my voice even if I do. It's not dark by any means, and it's not like you can't hear the esses, but they are just kind of softer and not obnoxious to listen to. I'd also be curious to hear how theM7 capsule sounds on my voice in this regard, but my hunch is I won't have to do much de-essing and things will remain clear and intelligible in a mix.
2. The character of the midrange seems nice and smoothe to me. It's not without attitude, but it also doesn't seem prone to being honky or annoying. Again, quite flattering, I think.
3. The presentation of the mic in its case was really nice and it's physically quite a pretty microphone. It comes in a very stout pellican case and everything seemed very secure. The included cable seems very nice as well and has a little yellow label under the plastic sleeve on the mic connector end with the name of the mic which is both practical and a nice touch. I was also impressed by how light this mic is. It's a lot lighter than any of my other condenser mics, which I think is a good thing if you wanted to use it on a boom or as an overhead, etc. Also, thank you for having a tastefully designed "H" badge. It always drives me a little nuts when the company logo overpowers the presentation of the gear itself.
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Post by mdmitch2 on Sept 19, 2019 19:00:56 GMT -6
shoe Thanks again for the thoughtful impressions — we’re so happy to get these mics out in the world, and it’s wonderful to hear that you’re enjoying it. 👍👍
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Post by sirthought on Sept 19, 2019 21:40:34 GMT -6
Congrats you guys on your new mics! Excited to learn more as you use them.
Regarding the logo on the mic. I wasn't really won over by the logo in branding so far, but when I see Robert's pic with the mic hanging upside down I think it looks quite studio proper. The rest of the presentation in the case looks very professional, just like it should. I hope to hear one in person.
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Post by mdmitch2 on Sept 19, 2019 22:07:10 GMT -6
Congrats you guys on your new mics! Excited to learn more as you use them. Regarding the logo on the mic. I wasn't really won over by the logo in branding so far, but when I see Robert's pic with the mic hanging upside down I think it looks quite studio proper. The rest of the presentation in the case looks very professional, just like it should. I hope to hear one in person. The nice thing about the logo is it’s still an “H” even when it’s hanging upside down
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Post by ragan on Sept 19, 2019 23:50:25 GMT -6
The aesthetics are lovely in my view. Much classier than most of Heiserman's boutique competitors. Someone there has either very good design sensibilities or the smarts to hire someone else who does. The logo, the line of matte finish options...very attractive. Sets a consistent brand vibe.
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 20, 2019 9:57:01 GMT -6
I actually really like the logo. Modern with a nod to the classic.
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Post by drbill on Sept 20, 2019 10:30:28 GMT -6
Agreed!!
Mines supposedly out on the truck for delivery today!!
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Post by drbill on Sept 20, 2019 18:29:44 GMT -6
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Post by drbill on Sept 20, 2019 23:40:11 GMT -6
So….some thoughts on the H47tube. I got it late Friday afternoon. And….it survived UPS!! Woohooo… Upon popping the lid on the Pelican case, the evidence to detail was readily apparent - to the point of making it seem like I’d never bought a nice mic before…. It seems that EVERY aspect of the product and it’s presentation has been taken into hyper critical account and optimized to the nth degree. Heiserman is serious about you knowing they are serious about their mics. That was super easy to see. The fit and finish of the microphone is at the top of the heap. The glossy power supply finish is over the top gorgeous. The matching PS / Mic serial numbers are definitely appreciated. The Pelican case is what I would have gladly purchased after the fact for the mic, but the laser cut high density foam makes it even better. The period correct shock mount is fantastic, and so much better than the top of the line shock mounts other manufacturers put out. The Binder / Amphenol / Tuchel (?) connectors show a mega commitment to high-end accuracy and detail. (Those little things cost serious money, and most other cloners cheap out on that aspect.) The little finger cutouts for picking up the mic - again, so well thought out. The extra shock mount bands are appreciated. The Sommer cable is really great, and although I love some of the other options out there for high end tube mic cables, the Sommer is really flexible and easy to coil up. Overall presentation - A++. Everything just screams “no compromise attention to detail”. Most of my high end mics are vintage, and most without original cases, but somehow, I don’t think Neumann, Telefunken or AKG ever put this much attention to detail in any of their mics - although I could be wrong. I didn’t buy any of them new…. But Heiserman is bringing their A game. But enough of the looks - I suppose you probably want to know how it sounds? Right? LOL Well, I was the only one in the studio today, and I can’t sing worth a $#@!. But I DID have an overdub to do, so up went the mic. What was I recording? Um…. Shaker?? Ha! Not exactly a stellar or demanding use for such a high-end behemoth of a mic. Or so I thought. Anyway, it was what it was and it needed recording before I could finish the tune and move on to writing more TV underscore. I ran the H47t into a Locomotive / Weight Tank WT72 (V72 clone) and didn’t give either the pre or mic more than 5 minutes or so to warm up while I spent the time admiring the 47tube and it’s accoutrements. I was using a large basket Ganza style shaker and a couple of jangly calabash rattles for a big, loose jangly quarter note shaker thing. I’ve recorded this exact combo many times, and my go to mic is usually a KM86 which sounds great - open and natural. A quick faders up listen to the H47tube combo on input let me know that it would be fine if perhaps not as good as the KM86. I didn’t care - I wanted to use my new mic - not the 86. I pulled out a random pair of AT headphones that I haven’t used lately, and hit record. The pass went fine, and when I got to the last note, I did my usual tremolo shake, and gradually pulled back and turned away from the mic to effectuate a nice decrescendo. To my amazement, the H47t just reached and GRABBED the shakers and wouldn’t let go. I pulled close to 7+ feet off the mic, and the presence and tone of the shaker just stayed the same. Usually it either gets wimpy, anemic, too roomy sounding, or just un-natural when I do this, but the H47t surprised the heck out of me with it’s reach. Upon playback the fadeout of the rattle/shaker was so natural and present, it just sounded like a fader pull, not like I was pulling off and backing off the mic. WONDERFUL. Super happy. Second, upon further listening, the overall tone was great. Much better than expected actually. This shaker combo can surprisingly be kind of thuddy, or razor sharp with the two calabash rattles jangling away. The H47tube was natural, it cut just perfectly in the track with no EQ, and never got annoying. Plus, it was BIG! That’s a win over the KM86 I’m afraid….. But back to the reach thing. That aspect alone - the reach of the mic - sold me instantly when I heard it. It’s rare for me to hear a modern mic pull that off well - although many of my vintage mics do it extraordinarily well. Many (most?) new mics sound great up front and personal, but upon pulling back, they just don’t have the reach of some of the vintage Neumann’s. Not so with the H47t. With such a successful and fun first outing, I’m really looking forward to doing some more extensive testing on a variety of sources. I did a quick Bill vocal with phones on, and as mentioned, I can’t sing very well, but I IMMEDIATELY noticed that the mic sounded more modern, brighter, and had less U47 style proximity than I was hoping for. Bummer. After the shaker I was immediately disappointed….. That is until I removed my headphones, came out of record and turned my speakers back on. WHEW!!! Damn. My vocal sounded KILLER!! Well….killer for my overall tone - not my singing. LOL I’ve got to do more listening on those AT phones, but they were really misleading at first listen. They just didn’t have any real body to them compared to the reality of my JBL708P’s. Luckily (or unluckily for me) my voice sounded very present, balanced and just like it usually sounds. Sigh…but the H47t was flattering for it - not esshy, not overly boomy - just balanced, with a teeter totter balance between vintage and modern. I’m looking forward to getting some REAL vocalists in to push this thing harder. On the “size” / “bottom end” big U47 front, I’m going to pull out my MK47 which D.Deurloo built for me, and put them out in front of the kit and on some vocalists in comparison. That mic is killer. But I’m thinking that the H47tube is going to hold it’s own just fine… Oh, and BTW, I talked with Matt from Heiserman tonight, and I’ve got a Heiserman M7/HM7 capsule with a Chrome head basket headed my way next week. it will be great to hear the comparison’s in person. The Matte finish HK47 head basket is really beautiful. But I couldn’t resist getting a Chrome HM7 for my vintage fetish. Looking forward to really living and getting to know the mic better, but right out of the gate, I’m super impressed, and glad I made the jump right out of the gate to get one of the first ones. Oh….BTW, did I mention I got serial # 0002? Sweetness. For some lame reason, iCloud isn’t showing the pics. I’ll get some and put em up soon - cause words without pics is dumb….
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Post by drbill on Sept 20, 2019 23:41:32 GMT -6
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Post by drbill on Sept 20, 2019 23:42:30 GMT -6
And...... Attachments:
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Post by chessparov on Sept 21, 2019 0:40:33 GMT -6
Brilliant post & Thanks for the pictures. Congrats! Chris
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Post by mdmitch2 on Sept 21, 2019 7:25:34 GMT -6
drbillAwesome post — thanks Bill!!
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Post by drbill on Sept 22, 2019 11:05:39 GMT -6
drbill Awesome post — thanks Bill!! Cheers Matt!! Looking forward to the HM7!!! Woohooo.....
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Post by Martin John Butler on Sept 22, 2019 13:05:58 GMT -6
Congrats drbill.
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Post by drbill on Sept 22, 2019 13:29:03 GMT -6
Thx Martin! I hope you find the mic of your dreams!! Soon!!!!
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 22, 2019 13:39:25 GMT -6
Hey drbill - switch flip the phase on the mic pre and see if the bottom comes back. This happens to me too...no idea why unless something wired wrong in the path.
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Post by mulmany on Sept 22, 2019 14:44:36 GMT -6
Hey drbill - switch flip the phase on the mic pre and see if the bottom comes back. This happens to me too...no idea why unless something wired wrong in the path. Is that only while tracking? It is probably caused by delay between your headvoice and headphone monitoring.
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Post by shoe on Sept 22, 2019 15:10:10 GMT -6
Hey drbill - switch flip the phase on the mic pre and see if the bottom comes back. This happens to me too...no idea why unless something wired wrong in the path. Interesting. I suppose if the output is out of phase with the input and you're monitoring in headphones, any bleed plus the sound in your own head would be out of phase with the sound coming out of the headphones.
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Post by wiz on Sept 22, 2019 15:53:32 GMT -6
I am affected by this....
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