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Post by drbill on Dec 7, 2014 16:52:47 GMT -6
XLR shouldn't be an issue as you're replacing the entire preamp which needs to go to (thru whatever connector you use) to your power supply.
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Post by dandeurloo on Dec 7, 2014 18:54:02 GMT -6
Wow Max!
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Post by tonycamphd on Dec 7, 2014 22:52:21 GMT -6
It looks like around $1,400 usd, you could order ALMOST all the parts from Neumann to save a few over buying a complete U87ai mic? It would still require some creativity on your part though. spares.sennheiser.co.uk/neumann/u87ai
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Post by drbill on Dec 15, 2014 12:18:15 GMT -6
i would have to make a special version for it! Max - any news on this? Are you going to move ahead with a vintage 87 to your 67 kit? Id be inclined to purchase before the end of the year - even if delivery is next year. Any word? Has no one else jumped on this? With all the 87's out there and all the vintage 67 love floating around, I would have expected to see a dozen of these in steady use already....
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Post by ioaudio on Dec 15, 2014 15:08:40 GMT -6
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Post by drbill on Dec 15, 2014 20:56:30 GMT -6
double post...
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Post by drbill on Dec 15, 2014 20:59:32 GMT -6
Hi Max - it's definitely do-able. You might want to chat with Stayne @ Innertubeaudio.com. Your setup is VERY similar to his U87 tube retrofit kit that's available for U87i, U87ai, and U67 vintage. When you get it sorted, I'm interested. I've got a KILLER U87i, and the innertube setup is EXTREMELY nice, but closer to a C12 / U47 hybrid. A vintage 67 setup would also be nice. Let me know.... bp
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Post by ioaudio on Dec 15, 2014 22:17:10 GMT -6
As you know, the Innertube is a very different circuit and doesn't clone the U67. One of the differences is, that the pattern switch on the mic is bypassed and the pattern is controlled from a Pot at the PSU, similar to a M49.
My circuit is a direct clone, and the pattern switching works like the original. This works perfectly well with the Tlm67 and the U87ai, but the U87 needs a work around because of the electrically seperated halfes of the K87 and the surrounding circuit in the headbasket. But I'm already onto something and I should have a working prototype soon.
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 15, 2014 22:32:23 GMT -6
I want! So much so that I don't even mind the G*******z link! (That's an inside joke from the "Does GS really censor this site" thread)
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Post by chunger on Dec 16, 2014 2:11:26 GMT -6
This i a genius concept! The DIY MK67 kit is beautiful but not exactly the easiest build in the world. The fact that this mod is non-destructive allows full value retention of the original TLM 67 "investment" should you need to liquidate. . . allowing revolving door type gear collectors to give it a twirl at little to no risk.
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Post by deehope on Dec 17, 2014 1:27:53 GMT -6
This i a genius concept! The DIY MK67 kit is beautiful but not exactly the easiest build in the world. The fact that this mod is non-destructive allows full value retention of the original TLM 67 "investment" should you need to liquidate. . . allowing revolving door type gear collectors to give it a twirl at little to no risk. will u be doing a build guide lol
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Post by chunger on Dec 17, 2014 2:02:09 GMT -6
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Post by ericn on Dec 17, 2014 11:51:05 GMT -6
I think this thing has raised the used prices of Tlm67s!
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Post by deehope on Dec 17, 2014 13:59:49 GMT -6
I was joking about the tlm67 mod lol apparently my jokes suck
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Post by drbill on Dec 17, 2014 23:52:07 GMT -6
As you know, the Innertube is a very different circuit and doesn't clone the U67. Max - Yes, I'm aware of that - or I wouldn't be considering a purchase from you. The sonics, direction and sound are no doubt different (at least I would hope so because the Innertube mod sounds nothing like a 67) - but his interchangeable preamp plugging into the head basket of the 87, 87ai and 67 is virtually the same thing - mechanically. Let me know when you suspect you'll have a finished vintage 87 model - especially if I could pay this year. With ONE caveat. I need it to be plug and play - a simple 15-30 second changeover like the U87, and Innertube are where all you have to do is unscrew the bottom of the mic, slide off the body, and pinch the two rails and replace with your preamp electronics. After reading over your manual, it doesn't look that simple, but you hinted that it might be in the future. Best of luck and keep me apprised. bp
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 9, 2016 15:51:24 GMT -6
Whatever happened with this?
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 9, 2016 16:00:34 GMT -6
And are body tube replacements super expensive or hard to get?
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Post by Ward on Apr 9, 2016 22:03:45 GMT -6
Thanks for resurrecting this, JK. I'm still interested in this as well!
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Post by drbill on Apr 10, 2016 0:34:47 GMT -6
Whatever happened with this? Many have been delivered. Most people seem happy with them. I ordered a VINTAGE 87 version, and max requested it back. He didn't like the way it sounded in comparison to the TLM67/87ai version and he quit making the vintage 87 versions. All others are still in production. Max has gone to the "quick retrofit" plug and play ala the Innertube Mod. Smart move IMO. As for the vintage 87 version, just as well IMO. I ended up purchasing a M269 from RMS and love it. Quenched my 67 jonesing....
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Post by ioaudio on Apr 10, 2016 7:11:15 GMT -6
Hi Guys,
here's the link to the current offering:
(No longer allowing links to Gearslutz) email Max at - max.kircher@gmx.at
Kits are available and shipping!
-Max
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 10, 2016 8:31:44 GMT -6
Whatever happened with this? Many have been delivered. Most people seem happy with them. I ordered a VINTAGE 87 version, and max requested it back. He didn't like the way it sounded in comparison to the TLM67/87ai version and he quit making the vintage 87 versions. All others are still in production. Max has gone to the "quick retrofit" plug and play ala the Innertube Mod. Smart move IMO. As for the vintage 87 version, just as well IMO. I ended up purchasing a M269 from RMS and love it. Quenched my 67 jonesing.... Why not buy a 67? Aren't they going for the same amount? (Although 269s are freaking fantastic)
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Post by tonycamphd on Apr 10, 2016 8:42:50 GMT -6
You should hear sll 's U67, unspeakably magnificent!
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Post by drbill on Apr 10, 2016 10:12:40 GMT -6
Many have been delivered. Most people seem happy with them. I ordered a VINTAGE 87 version, and max requested it back. He didn't like the way it sounded in comparison to the TLM67/87ai version and he quit making the vintage 87 versions. All others are still in production. Max has gone to the "quick retrofit" plug and play ala the Innertube Mod. Smart move IMO. As for the vintage 87 version, just as well IMO. I ended up purchasing a M269 from RMS and love it. Quenched my 67 jonesing.... Why not buy a 67? Aren't they going for the same amount? (Although 269s are freaking fantastic) The RMS 269 is a high end clone....so it was significantly cheaper than buying a 67. I kind of bought on a whim and I'm glad I did. It's definitely one of my favorite mics right now. rmsaudioworks.com/RMS269.phpI've used dozens of 67's over the years, and never a 269 so I was pretty curious. Many people I consider "in the know" like the 269 over a 67. They are VERY similar. I love the RMS version. Really awesome.
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Post by noah shain on Apr 10, 2016 12:07:57 GMT -6
Why not buy a 67? Aren't they going for the same amount? (Although 269s are freaking fantastic) The RMS 269 is a high end clone....so it was significantly cheaper than buying a 67. I kind of bought on a whim and I'm glad I did. It's definitely one of my favorite mics right now. rmsaudioworks.com/RMS269.phpI've used dozens of 67's over the years, and never a 269 so I was pretty curious. Many people I consider "in the know" like the 269 over a 67. They are VERY similar. I love the RMS version. Really awesome. Where do the Joly K47h fit? While not similar circuits, to my ears they live in the 67 universe. You still love em? Still use em?
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Apr 10, 2016 16:09:39 GMT -6
269s have usually been dropped a lot less than the average 67. Most 67s were used at least 10 hours a day between 1959 and 1968 followed by a few hours every day after that. 269s were typically used for recording classical music a few times a week. A mint 67 and 269 sound about as much the same as two different 67s or 269s.
269s often didn't have the output pad which made them sound way better than a 67 with the output pad.
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