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Post by tonycamphd on Aug 1, 2013 20:42:18 GMT -6
Very cool John. I would love to visit his lab and see some of the capsule building process. Is the capsule being replaced with one he built himself? You know a guy is serious when he has his own gold sputtering machine. Keep us posted on the progress. Scott, i love your red dots man!!!!! Vp28+red dots+acoustic guitar=happiness John, did i miss something? does Shannon sputter his own mylar for his capsules? that would be insane!!! I'd love to see a vid/pic or something of the way that works? T
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Post by tonycamphd on Aug 1, 2013 20:48:21 GMT -6
John, don't deny it, you are indeed Gay, especially since you got your mic modded!
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 1, 2013 20:53:09 GMT -6
John, did i miss something? does Shannon sputter his own mylar for his capsules? that would be insane!!! I'd love to see a vid/pic or something of the way that works? T Yep...So, the capsule is being replaced.
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 1, 2013 20:53:55 GMT -6
It's queer...I'm not usually this gay on Thursdays...
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Post by sll on Aug 1, 2013 20:56:13 GMT -6
Very cool John. I would love to visit his lab and see some of the capsule building process. Is the capsule being replaced with one he built himself? You know a guy is serious when he has his own gold sputtering machine. Keep us posted on the progress. Scott, i love your red dots man!!!!! Vp28+red dots+acoustic guitar=happiness John, did i miss something? does Shannon sputter his own mylar for his capsules? that would be insane!!! I'd love to see a vid/pic or something of the way that works? Thanks. I'm glad people are digging the red dots. I did a lot of tweaking to finally get that sound. VP28's are really versatile preamps. I'm always amazed at what Jeff comes up with. Just edited to pull your reply out of the quote box! JK
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Post by sll on Aug 1, 2013 21:04:57 GMT -6
A question for Shannon. I sometimes hear people talk about tuning a capsule on a mic that's already been built. For instance, they say they brought their U47 in to have the capsule tuned to match another mic. As far as I know, when a capsule is built or re-skinned, the diaphragm membrane is tensioned and fixed with glue and/or the screws on the outer ring. Once that membrane is tensioned and set, it can't be changed. If the outer ring is loosened, the diaphragm looses tension and is ruined. Am I correct in thinking this? Is there a way to tune a diaphragm on a finished capsule?
Thanks,
Scott
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 1, 2013 21:12:48 GMT -6
A question for Shannon. I sometimes hear people talk about tuning a capsule on a mic that's already been built. For instance, they say they brought their U47 in to have the capsule tuned to match another mic. As far as I know, when a capsule is built or re-skinned, the diaphragm membrane is tensioned and fixed with glue and/or the screws on the outer ring. Once that membrane is tensioned and set, it can't be changed. If the outer ring is loosened, the diaphragm looses tension and is ruined. Am I correct in thinking this? Is there a way to tune a diaphragm on a finished capsule? Thanks, Scott Pretty sure that's correct for an M7 capsule, Scott.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 1, 2013 21:50:02 GMT -6
Capsules are like unicorns. lol Yes a m7 is a one shot deal there is no room for error, and most I do we're old school and were made of PVC instead of mylar.
A existing capsule can be manipulated in ways other than existing tensions. Not a lot , but possible
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Post by Shannon on Aug 1, 2013 21:51:22 GMT -6
Btw I also sputter nickel and gold in house
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Post by tonycamphd on Aug 1, 2013 22:28:38 GMT -6
Btw I also sputter nickel and gold in house Shannon, thats as cool as shit!, if it's not proprietary? it'd be killer to see a vid or pic of the sputtering process? eeehh never mind, you're probably too busy being bad ass lol!
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Post by Shannon on Aug 1, 2013 23:16:15 GMT -6
Thanx!!!!but that video of me doing it is kinda like the unicorn as well lol
I sent u a pm with my email hit me up
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Post by sll on Aug 2, 2013 8:58:44 GMT -6
Capsules are like unicorns. lol Yes a m7 is a one shot deal there is no room for error, and most I do we're old school and were made of PVC instead of mylar. A existing capsule can be manipulated in ways other than existing tensions. Not a lot , but possible Wouldn't that also be true of a K-47, K-87, CK-12, or just about any ring/screw terminated capsule? After the tension is set and the excess trimmed there's nothing left to grab to tighten it back up. Are any of the above capsules glued as well as fixed by the ring and screws? I'm trying to understand more and weed through some of the potential snake oil that's out there on mic capsules. Without giving away the secret sauce, could you give an example of a way an existing capsule can be manipulated to change the tone? Thanks, Scott
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Post by Shannon on Aug 2, 2013 17:51:15 GMT -6
A existing capsule that can be manipulated a couple ways if u gather. Approx. 3 oz of. Unicorn piss on a full moons night while wearing a speedo. On the Eve of leap year apply evenly with a cotton swab from Walmart. And use. Shrinky dink pens to highlight the area................. I'm just kidding yea there of ways but not a lot and by all means and not easy, and if you make a mistake it's gonna cost you a hole in the mylar, and or backplate damage but will cost you a lot and time as well usually result in total rebuild.
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 2, 2013 18:33:03 GMT -6
I think he means it's a trade secret...
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Post by sll on Aug 2, 2013 18:45:15 GMT -6
A existing capsule that can be manipulated a couple ways if u gather. Approx. 3 oz of. Unicorn piss on a full moons night while wearing a speedo. On the Eve of leap year apply evenly with a cotton swab from Walmart. And use. Shrinky dink pens to highlight the area................. I'm just kidding yea there of ways but not a lot and by all means and not easy, and if you make a mistake it's gonna cost you a hole in the mylar, and or backplate damage but will cost you a lot and time as well usually result in total rebuild. I see. Should the unicorn be male or female? I want to make sure I get the right hormones on the mylar.
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Post by jsteiger on Aug 2, 2013 18:51:58 GMT -6
I recall when I walked into Clint's piano room/kitchen off the studio where sinsay was setup with some test gear during the original CV4 tweaking session. I was passing thru to hit the can. I stopped for a second and made a comment about something Shannon was doing and he kinda hunched forward over his work space like a momma bear protecting a cub. I felt like such a dick. Like I was invading his sacred space. Now I find out he was hiding a miniature unicorn!!!!
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 2, 2013 19:13:37 GMT -6
Wish that Unicorn could figure out how to stop your ad from clipping...
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 2, 2013 19:27:16 GMT -6
Pardon my ignorance, but what other components can be upgraded to make the mic sound better?
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Post by Shannon on Aug 2, 2013 19:52:27 GMT -6
You guys are funny wait till you try to catch the LIL bitch. I find it works best when she is in heat. Seems to give nice bottom and touch through the mids as well as the heavens in the top. Be sure that she tinkles once to get the dirty stuff out u want pure stuff. Jeff don't act like you don't know how else would you known that it was miniature classification one? Word to the wise be sure that your miniature leprechaun class b don't try to switch the piss. It make the capsule collapse all the time. Btw John I did hear they have these high preformance Orings that seal your cables better that way the tones can't escape
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Post by Shannon on Aug 2, 2013 19:53:57 GMT -6
My lips are sealed. I have said too much already!
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Post by tasteliketape on Aug 2, 2013 23:29:43 GMT -6
My modded mic is on loan but I've. Heard the clips from it an dude you have some grade A 100% pure unicorn. Piss lol it b good thanks
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Post by joey808 on Aug 2, 2013 23:43:36 GMT -6
Wow sounds great! Vast improvement over the stock model. Just a lil more tuning in that 2k area and that mic is perfect! Gonna have to send mine in, Jeff from CAPI highly recommended it.
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Post by Shannon on Aug 3, 2013 0:28:06 GMT -6
There should be more sound clips both male and female vocals. Thanx to John K and Alison T posted around tuesday also for those who are interested in The mod, And can't be without thier mic for a uncertain amount of time. I am trying out a new concept. When you are ready get ahold of me shannon@micrehab.com /or/ my Assistant Alison@micrehab.com or even cc both. Then let us know ( she is doing the scheduling ) and we will assign you a number just like the deli and when. Now serving ## we will contact you to. Send in and try to have minimal turnaround time around a week. If you must have it yesterday you can. Move to the front of the line for a rush fee
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Post by joey808 on Aug 3, 2013 1:20:07 GMT -6
Looking forward to the new clips.
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Aug 3, 2013 7:47:44 GMT -6
@sinsay
You know as good as that mod sounds you could be like the soup nazi. "NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!! COME BACK, ONE YEAR!!!"
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