Beesneez BC12A FET vs ADK T-FET Cremona 251

I have always liked Bens capsules better than ADK, they have always presented more detail and in pairs a better deeper stereo presentation.

Just ask mics if he might find a way to send you new stinking badges.

I'm a dual mic badge citizen.
Chris

Sitting on the fence can result in a paling up yer tucus

About sitting on the fence?
Chris

I'm very interested in Ben's FET as well.

However, the noise specs are significantly higher than I'd expect. Perhaps mics can provide more insight (?). Thanks.

While I haven’t done a head to head, I have used both ADK and BN many times over the years, I have owned a Arabella GT & earlier a couple of ADK’s I forget the models.
First and foremost I’ll admit I have a bias against trying to use a an 87 style capsule that requires EQ to duplicate a C12 , K47 or M7. That said I think the best of ADK is their 67/ 87 clones.
However anytime an ADK has been around, it’s always been the redhead Ed stepchild, not bad, but what else we got? BN on the other hand has always put a nice big smile on my face, even if there is something that is not ideal and a better choice is present nobody has ever complained that switching out the BN is a must.
Ben’s mics hang with the big boys. The only Beesneez I might be hesitant to suggest is the Classic 87, not because I don’t think it is a capable mic, but because of what you get a current just stupid price with the UT.
I’m not saying Ben’s Capsule’s are perfect, but the only M7’s that I prefer are the original Neumann and the Gefell and the modern Gefell’s are not ahead by that much. Ben has nailed the 3D effect that I call the “ you are there in the room factor” a great M7 has maybe even better than modern Gefell, there are just a peaks that can irk me on some sources that a reall M7 or Modern Gefell don’t have. It’s a personal Goldilocks thing. In hindsight I would rather the 3D of the BN, but I still want it all and not at vintage Neumann prices or the fun of trying to find a good older Gefell. The Thirsch I own is sitting in a drawer because it doesn’t have the 3D thing but doesn’t have the peaks that irk me.
I haven’t had a Stam TC so I won’t comment ( if Josh or Tim wants me to demo one I’ll try it.). There is a reason I wanted Ben to take a stab at the Sony C37, as a complete mic builder I believe he has the best chance of delivering us a great affordable clone. I’m sure Stam and Tim could do it as well, but I really don’t think the world wants me or anyone else to put another project on Josh’s desk. Plus honestly for a new project I think it’s easier for us to tweak it with someone who is doing it all in house, and While I don’t expect any credit or compensation for planting the seed, I like the idea of something related to my legacy also being available through dealers, though limited.
Nothing against any of the other builders, I maybe critical of at times, I have mass respect for Larry at ADK, Josh and Tim, I hope they realize any and all criticisms are because of that respect and are because I respect them, but I have really liked my interactions with Ben and Veronica and when I spent time on the purple puddle was critical of communication and delivering issues with a bit less bite because of their daughters health issues ( ok their is a bit of a soft spot for the young Sneezby).

Maybe they modeled it after the XLII