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Post by Ward on Jul 31, 2023 6:59:00 GMT -6
The best and nastiest comment I’ve heard on the topic came from a NAMM seminar/speech/talk/presentation from (oh you’ll know who) Parallel mixing and blend knobs are for people who don’t know how to use compressors.
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Post by Ward on Jul 31, 2023 6:40:57 GMT -6
Bongos. Because the world needs more bongos in their music Baker Street. And at the perfect mix position: almost inaudible and thus only slightly annoying
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Post by Ward on Jul 30, 2023 13:50:09 GMT -6
wait a second . . . a spare U47 head basket with one of your CK12s and it will actually work? If so, this is THE high point in my microphone journey. so far It is actually an original 60's AKG CK12. I bought the U47 this way. A danish engineer used to go around putting CK12's in every Neumann mic because he preferred the sound. It sounded great but I got a second headbasket and K47 for authenticity. On Many things I still prefer the AKG headbasket. With the right mount a CK12 works perfectly in a U47
I would LOVE to have a CT12 equipped headbasket for my Heiserman H47 tube! Think it's possible for you to make?
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Post by Ward on Jul 30, 2023 13:08:58 GMT -6
Does nobody get my AIR joke? I thought y'all were studio freaks?!! I say! We did. But who's got time for custom made sneakers in Montserrat?
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Post by Ward on Jul 30, 2023 13:01:49 GMT -6
Thanks for the correction. You’re not the first. LoL Nor is it the first time I've made this mistake, nor is it the first time you've corrected me. We're getting older, Fiore!
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Post by Ward on Jul 30, 2023 9:03:53 GMT -6
Hey gang, I thought some of you might want to hear Dave Cobb's thoughts on the RS660 Compressor. That was awesome! This guy Cobb is almost as good as our guy Josh seawell
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Post by Ward on Jul 30, 2023 8:55:02 GMT -6
Vintage U87s and U67s. Buy once never need to again and get your money back plus when you sell them. U67s would be the dream, but a touch more than I can currently justify! I do have a friend that is kind enough to let me borrow his M269 whenever, but alas he *only* has one! The M269 is what I wish I had instead of a U67, but the U67 ticks off a few boxes as well. The M269 still sounds modern, 60 years after it came out.
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Post by Ward on Jul 30, 2023 8:50:22 GMT -6
Chandler and Audioscape both started out as pedal companies. Pedals are a gateway drug to Pro Audio gear! I think your are thinking of Chandler Industries, which was a different company that made the tube driver and other guitar things. We Chandler Limited) didn't get into pedals until many years later into our arc. Thanks for the correction.
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 18:16:48 GMT -6
Helen Keller called to complain about the piezo.
Seriously though, that plugin sounds like a winner!!
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 18:14:05 GMT -6
Seems we have a millionaire here, lend us $10.00.. He can’t he spent it on another mic. Says you. yesterday morning, outside at the garden . . . delivery guy shows up with a small box. Wife (teacher, off for the summer) says "Let me guess, another mic?" and starts laughing. She knows me too well. So about that $10. Paypal ok? 5% per week for the Vig.
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 18:11:28 GMT -6
I’m guessing I’m not the only person here who buys and sells things all the time - admittedly I buy far more than I sell. I am wondering how often others go without using something until you sell it? And what makes you hang onto something you never and/or rarely use? I think 30 years would be about right. However, I could be being a little hasty.
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 18:07:06 GMT -6
Crap.....I thought this was an intervention thread for Ward You should talk. LOL
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 18:06:11 GMT -6
Curious what you dig the Fatso on. I've almost bought one several times. I used to use it on my top end bus but now it’s gonna be another drum bus I imagine along with the 609, the Overstayers, the HG2, the LTLO etc. you can never have too many drum busses. Ha Ha. More than one drum buss? Why . . . that's crazy talk.
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 18:04:30 GMT -6
I have very “scooped” monitors. Even with Sonarworks (which I love), they still tend to make things sound too flattering. It’s often tempting to crank the snare or vocal because it’s so gratifying on those speakers, but the second you take a mix out to the real world, it’s ripping your face off. I realize this is an annoying answer, but for me, it really just boils down to knowing your speakers like the back of your hand. I’ve had my JBL 308s for like 8 years and at this point, I have a pretty good sense of when something is too harsh, too midrangey, etc. With any set of monitors, I feel like the key is to listen to reference mixes like crazy and A/B until you don’t hate your mix in comparison. Don’t try to copy tones/samples but at least get the EQ balance, stereo width, and dynamics of your mix in the ballpark. Yes, and when you listen to Ten Sumner's Tales, do you get the distinct impression that Hugh Padgham knew what he was doing in how he mixed it . . . and how you can hear things now that you couldn't 30 years ago, despite limitations we don't have to now accept? I had the pleasure of listen to him talk about mixing that. I can guarantee you. your point about listening like crazy, being sick of your mixes and Bing them constantly is certainly not unique! Lots of GREAT points in this thread!
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 17:44:51 GMT -6
Take a look at Earthworks ZDT (zero distortion technology) pres. Super clean and 3d. Also the original Non-NV Great River pres, single knob straight wire with gain. Not made anymore but can still be found, I'll never sell mine. Someone else mentioned the Neumann V402 pre which is super clean and big. I'll also throw in the MT 48 or Anubis as the pres are the same with lots of headroom but extras that you may not need. I would dearly love to hear or even read about a comparison between the Neumann V402 and a Grace preamp! Worlds apart perhaps? Maybe so, but a similar goal - to not get in the way of the sound of the microphone and give it plenty of support, gain and headroom.
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 17:39:49 GMT -6
Ward I know David very well and talk with him often. At NAMM David and I spent 2 days just hanging out. The UA situation came as a surprise to David but he isn't phased by it. Right now he is busy with other concerns but should be getting back to microphones soon. UA controls everything about the new Bock mics. They seem to have powerful bean counters and deaf ears.
I surely appreciate that insight!
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 17:38:28 GMT -6
Well... 45 amps 50 pedals 83 guitars BUT . . . 131 mics! Seems we have a millionaire here, lend us $10.00.. considering inflation and the deflation of the currency value.... I'm certain there are many here now worth millions of pesos and Hong Kong Dollars.
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 17:34:06 GMT -6
SNIP I have a spare headbasket with a CK12 capsule in it. On some things it is unbeatable wait a second . . . a spare U47 head basket with one of your CK12s and it will actually work? If so, this is THE high point in my microphone journey. so far
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 14:22:24 GMT -6
After being born and raised there, and living there for 57 years, I can tell you, this is not a good time of year to be there. I moved to Middle Tennessee in 2015 and never looked back. My wife and I still have family there so we visit semi-regularly, but ALWAYS in November or December. I hear it's incredibly livable there from November to the end of January.
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 14:21:05 GMT -6
what focusrite and what button?! interesting....apparently Focusrite had modeled our Chandler Limited EMI Abbey Road Studios TG Channel for their Liquid Mix as part of its preset library. Now THAT is truly interesting!
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 14:18:54 GMT -6
These are exciting times. The most perfect microphone ever made has all comers stepping up to the plate to allow a tremendous number of reissues with the aim being to improve sound capture for everyone
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 14:14:36 GMT -6
I also was extremely disappointed in the UA. It sounds nothing like a 251 or a 47 or any quality LDC. JMHO, and as always, YMMV. It doesn’t sound anything like a Bock either which is presumably what they paid all the money for. Do you think that might have been a factor in David's not returning to UA? Perhaps the welcome mat was withdrawn, rolled up and tucked away? I've met him but only briefly chatted. Some here know him very well and might care to comment, pointing to why the UA was so different to his other mics?
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 14:11:00 GMT -6
Didn't Tim say they were made by NOS? Of course! Hahahahah
It is unbelievable that these capsules are more than 75 years old and still in great working condition. I was so lucky to find them. They will go to very good use in my U47's that currently have K47's in them.
As I very much prefer K47s to M7s, but yield to your greater knowledge and experience, I am keenly interested in the outcome and perhaps a comparison?
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 12:30:30 GMT -6
Epic teamup? Wasn't the Stam 251 already using Tim's capsule? That's why I said RE teamup.. The Stam 251's are currently not for sale. I would love to see that also. Another contender in the 251 return is a good thing!
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Post by Ward on Jul 28, 2023 12:29:10 GMT -6
I've been home from work today fighting off a flu, so I took a run at some initial logo directions based on the discussions in this thread. Love the badges especially the last couple. Looks like Ben's gone with this which I like because it's like the middle finger which probably explains his state of mind. ;-) I think the logo is a little too high here and that's the last I'll say. (Edit) except it does look really cool. Very classy, and nothing to SNEEZ at.
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