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Post by stam on Aug 8, 2019 17:38:32 GMT -6
Hello Everybody We did a little video comparing both mics. The SA800 will begin shipping on the 15th of December. SSL 9000 preamps. No EQ or FX. Our head of customer support sang on this one. We still have about 20 spots left for pre-orders for this batch, more info on: stamaudio.com/shop/microphones/sa-800/I hope you enjoy it Thanks Josh |
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Post by aremos on Aug 8, 2019 18:19:35 GMT -6
Are these going into the same type of pre & have the same gain? Mic A seems to have an air & presence that Mic B doesn't have.
Mic A would have to be the Sony - unless it's been EQ'd or something.
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Post by kcatthedog on Aug 8, 2019 18:21:38 GMT -6
A lovely rendition!
On my Sony headphones, the two mikes are sounding very similar .
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Very balanced, present and nice air without stridency: impressive mikes !
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Post by 000 on Aug 8, 2019 20:10:39 GMT -6
Camila has such a great voice. Both mics sound pretty damn good - but if I had to decide - mic b has a slightly smoother sound to my ears.
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Post by popmann on Aug 8, 2019 20:29:41 GMT -6
B is the Sony.
#myGuess
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Post by Vincent R. on Aug 10, 2019 12:42:36 GMT -6
I think either mic worked well. A seemed a little more open. B a little more mellow. I have no reference for the c800g as I’ve never used one. My guess is A is the Sony due to that extra bit of detail in it. Curious to hear the results.
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Post by phantom on Aug 10, 2019 13:25:30 GMT -6
What is the vocal chain?
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Post by hio on Aug 10, 2019 19:13:01 GMT -6
Nice one Camila, I told you your voice was
real special (duh) and looking forward to hearing your growl again. More!
Anyway glad to see you using your voice and art and I couldn't be any happier with my Stam 1073 MPA; I am using both channels everyday on vocals.
Mic A is the Sony and of course the vocal chain is the same or the whole shebang would be fraud and that is why the mics sound so close less $9 grand and some change.
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Post by stam on Nov 15, 2019 4:05:28 GMT -6
Updated with new video and results
I tweaked the mic a little further to get it to a point where I feel it's as close as it can get.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Nov 15, 2019 8:46:59 GMT -6
Is the video above the new one, or is it still to be posted?
That's Camila? Wow.
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Post by kcatthedog on Nov 15, 2019 9:29:16 GMT -6
There seems to be a new one on FB: tbink he forgot the link ?
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Post by stam on Nov 15, 2019 9:37:24 GMT -6
Yes, this is the new one
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Post by kcatthedog on Nov 15, 2019 9:56:33 GMT -6
Man, so evocative and touching: I think I want to have her children !  |
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Post by Martin John Butler on Nov 15, 2019 10:09:35 GMT -6
I din't see any A or B signs, but they both sound really good.
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Post by stam on Nov 15, 2019 10:20:48 GMT -6
I din't see any A or B signs, but they both sound really good. Logo is on the right displayed when each mic is sounding! |
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Post by stam on Nov 15, 2019 10:21:07 GMT -6
Man, so evocative and touching: I think I want to have her children ! Calm down boys!! |
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Post by aremos on Nov 15, 2019 11:16:36 GMT -6
I din't see any A or B signs, but they both sound really good. Logo is on the right displayed when each mic is sounding! You never stated which is the Stam on the original video |
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Post by stam on Nov 15, 2019 11:20:54 GMT -6
Logo is on the right displayed when each mic is sounding! You never stated which is the Stam on the original video It doesn't matter This is the final version that will ship so this version is what matters, not the prototypes and I don't think I ever intended to reveal which one was which on the first one. I normally don't with prototypes if my memory serves me well |
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Post by chessparov on Nov 15, 2019 12:31:56 GMT -6
I'll listen tonight, after work.
So...
Are you guys safe & sound Joshua?
I hope everyone is OK.
Thanks, Chris
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Post by drsax on Nov 15, 2019 14:57:07 GMT -6
Sounds really nice stam - great work on this mic |
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Post by Martin John Butler on Nov 15, 2019 20:51:24 GMT -6
That's really well done and may be the closest comparison I've heard to date. Even the Neumann U67 reissue isn't exactly the same as the original.
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Post by stam on Nov 16, 2019 4:46:02 GMT -6
Thank you guys
Thank you for your concerns. Things are calming down in Chile and there is a light at the end of the tunnel for this strange nightmare the country became for the past 6 weeks. All workers are safe, we are luckily located in a remote area.
With regards to the mic, after the first prototype I realized there was a little tweaking I could still do. Every unit we ship is tested against either the original or reference with a singer. We don't relay on graphs although I do sweep all of them. This insures that we get them to an almost identical point.
I am very very happy with this one. The 251 video is next but before that we are releasing the SA67 video. Again, a lot of tweaking, patience and listening for hours everyday. There is no magical recipe. All parts interact with each other and even a small adjustment on a capacitor can make the entire difference.
The easiest to match was the SA47, it just pretty much nailed it from the first listening test. The 87 was a bit more challenging. We had many prototypes made. The 67 just as hard. The 47FET was quite simple.
Anyways, I won't bore you further. I hope you are all doing great
Josh
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Post by Martin John Butler on Nov 16, 2019 9:43:21 GMT -6
Glad to hear you're OK Joshua. The SA800 sounds really good. I think you'll sell as many as you can make.
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Post by Guitar on Nov 16, 2019 10:05:56 GMT -6
I'm really impressed with this one! You got so close.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 18:34:33 GMT -6
shes beautiful !
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