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Post by plinker on Jul 26, 2015 13:57:23 GMT -6
Hi folks,
I've got an HK47, and I'm trying to figure out what amp stage to put behind it. In recent years I've become a real fan of low noise mic amps stages as the resulting image can be really 3D sounding. I've noticed this with my KSM44a, Blue Mouse (love that mic!), and CAD e100s mics (recently sold). Also, I really like how these mics sound through my ADL600 -- it can make them sound sparkly or smooth depending on how you drive the gain stages.
I'm leaning heavily toward the Microphone Parts MXL 990 Upgrade because of it's low noise, low distortion characteristics, and, superficially, I like the m49 look of it.
Alternately, I could buy one of the cheapo 3U audio mics, and drop the capsule in there. Those mics seem to have amps that are comparable to the Microphone Parts upgrade kit. However, I don't find their looks all that appealing.
I also have a Blackspade UM17 with a Beesneez K7 capsule in it. I could put the MK47 into the UM17, and put the K7 into the Microphone Parts kit. I'm hopeful that a few of you have enough experience with these capsule to provide some guidance.
Does anyone have an opinion on this? How do you think the HK47 would fair into a Schoeps style circuit? Awesome, or a waste of a good 47 type capsule?
I realize that's a boatload of questions, and I appreciate your time, and any feedback you can offer.
Thanks! Jim
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Post by jimwilliams on Jul 26, 2015 14:41:05 GMT -6
I have a few in donor MCA SP-1 bodies. They work fine. I don't like the 990 as it has some basket reflections and the single pcb doesn't allow for oscillator screening, it leaks all over the audio path.
I have 67, 87, C-12 and other capsules, the k-47 is the least used and the least useful here.
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Post by plinker on Jul 26, 2015 14:57:26 GMT -6
Thanks for the info, Jim.
Just for clarity, I'm referring to the Microphone Parts circuit upgrade kit for the 900. I think you had something to do with that, no? Also, I'd put one of the Microphone Parts angled replacement baskets on it to help reduce the reflections.
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Post by plinker on Jul 27, 2015 14:35:20 GMT -6
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Post by mulmany on Jul 27, 2015 17:05:10 GMT -6
This is pretty much what MJE is doing with the Hulk 990 conversion.
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Post by plinker on Dec 27, 2015 12:28:01 GMT -6
I built the 47 with the MP circuit.
Fuckin' sweet! Sounds like awesome. Smooth. Quiet. Really Quiet. The capsule shines in this circuit.
The capsule shines, period!
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Post by plinker on Dec 27, 2015 12:52:43 GMT -6
Man, I'm starting to wonder why I even dick around with tube mics anymore.
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Post by rocinante on Dec 27, 2015 15:12:39 GMT -6
I built the 47 with the MP circuit. Fuckin' sweet! Sounds like awesome. Smooth. Quiet. Really Quiet. The capsule shines in this circuit. The capsule shines, period! That's cool man cause I've been wondering. Thanks for taking the plunge.
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Post by mdmitch2 on Dec 27, 2015 21:54:16 GMT -6
Cool, thanks for the info ----- I've been amassing a collection of mxl mic bodies for this sort of thing. I'm going to try the same combo with a heiserman capsule.
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Post by Guitar on Dec 31, 2015 7:29:24 GMT -6
I'm just glad it seems like everyone on RGO is doing DIY microphones. I think it's one of the best gear things you can do, by far.
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Post by plinker on Jan 1, 2016 15:58:29 GMT -6
I'm just glad it seems like everyone on RGO is doing DIY microphones. I think it's one of the best gear things you can do, by far. I couldn't agree more.
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Post by Ward on Jan 1, 2016 16:34:32 GMT -6
I've got one of those shite MXL67 Mics. Is there a kit to turn it into a ELAM 251 clone?
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Post by Guitar on Jan 1, 2016 17:30:52 GMT -6
I've got one of those shite MXL67 Mics. Is there a kit to turn it into a ELAM 251 clone? Sell it, buy an Apex 460, and now you're getting closer.
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Post by sozocaps on Jan 28, 2017 10:55:00 GMT -6
I have 6 DIY Apex 460 mics now...
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Post by Guitar on Jan 28, 2017 10:58:46 GMT -6
I have 6 DIY Apex 460 mics now... That's badass. I'm halfway behind you with only 3. I could easily live with having 3 more!
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Post by sozocaps on Jan 28, 2017 11:05:21 GMT -6
4 Shannon mics (2 251's, 2 67's) 1 Tim Campbell capsule on the way 1 Heiserman HK47 on the way
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Post by sozocaps on Jan 28, 2017 11:49:28 GMT -6
Yea... other then an upton, I don't think I need anything else....
And i have 3 Neumanns , one great old 87Ai I bought new in the mid 90's and 2 184's. Yea I dont use them anymore...
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Post by plinker on Nov 18, 2017 9:51:51 GMT -6
4 Shannon mics (2 251's, 2 67's) 1 Tim Campbell capsule on the way 1 Heiserman HK47 on the way What'cha gonna do with those new capsules, amigo?
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