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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 12, 2023 20:14:09 GMT -6
Your assessment of the FleA 49 is why I went with their F47 capsule in mine. It’s much closer to the way I wanted the mic to sound. I’d love to put Ben’s BM49 up next to my FleA’s. I’d still probably want his K47 capsule in it though. I really like that style capsule in a 49. I wish I had gotten a chance to go back to Barber Shop studios to hear my FleA 49 next to their M49C. That mic has magic. Still want to get in front of the M49V at some point. I don’t have the cash for a purchase like that though. Not at this moment anyway. You do't want to do that. If you put your Flea up against Ben's mic, you'd sell the flea and buy at least one BN if not a pair. paulcheeba isn't lying. They really are that good. Just talk to mics . We owe him that much Once I’m in the new place I have a feeling Ben and I will have a few conversations.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 12, 2023 19:13:24 GMT -6
Fun fact: It's not actually stereo. It's a psycho-acoustic pseudo-stereo effect. I had a Flea 49, wasn’t impressed at all I also had a Beesneez B49, that sounded a little better using the same tube as the Flea. To me, the flea was compressed in way too dark the best 49 I’ve had so far was an RMS 49 I had Robert Sestilli the owner build me one around a Phaedrus 7012 now although the Phaedrus has similar tones to the AC 701 it lacks a little bit of that richness to me I would not spend $8000 on a Neumann M 49 re-issue because that tube is not gonna be the same as what it used to be just my opinion but if you’re going to use a 6S6B tube you might as well get a flea for cheaper or a Beesneez b49. Your assessment of the FleA 49 is why I went with their F47 capsule in mine. It’s much closer to the way I wanted the mic to sound. I’d love to put Ben’s BM49 up next to my FleA’s. I’d still probably want his K47 capsule in it though. I really like that style capsule in a 49. I wish I had gotten a chance to go back to Barber Shop studios to hear my FleA 49 next to their M49C. That mic has magic. Still want to get in front of the M49V at some point. I don’t have the cash for a purchase like that though. Not at this moment anyway.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 11, 2023 20:15:00 GMT -6
Just letting anyone in the area know, we’ll be performing at the Feast of Little Italy in Jupiter, FL on November 4th at 1pm. If you’re in the area come check it out. It’s our first big gig down here.
Plus the food. Always come to the Italian Feasts for the food... zeppoli, cannoli, sausage and peppers. Admittedly, these all make for great post show snacks and meals.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 10, 2023 10:19:14 GMT -6
I caved. Just ordered an ADK Hamburg 67T-FET. I have a session coming up, so I’ll be turning my current space into a small studio space (what a pain). So I’ll have things set up to mess around with. Looking forward to hearing it. Where did you purchase it from? Any sales going on? Off of eBay. It was brand new from a dealer, and up at the typical on sale price. So I figured, why not?
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 10, 2023 9:12:10 GMT -6
I love the QSC stuff. They sound great. If I remember correctly, when I bought my Yamahas my budget allowed for either the QSC K12s or the Yamaha DXR15s. I ended up going with the Yamahas, because they were bigger, and we were worried about the 12s giving us enough sound in some of the bigger spaces I had lined up to play. We all preferred the sound of the QSC. I eventually picked up a DXR12 as a monitor, which has also been my small rig ever since. If I'm being honest, other than the one time I had to bring my own sound rig at an outdoor Italian festival, the 12s probably would have suited me fine. I'm keeping my DXR12 for now.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 10, 2023 9:01:17 GMT -6
I caved. Just ordered an ADK Hamburg 67T-FET. I have a session coming up, so I’ll be turning my current space into a small studio space (what a pain). So I’ll have things set up to mess around with. Looking forward to hearing it. Interested in hearing your opinion. I think it’s a great mic myself but I have to admit that I’m about to sell mine…im saving up for one of Ben’s Bu67’s… Ben's is the next big mic purchase on my list. I'm just waiting to be in our new place first.
I'm really hoping to see how it compares to the TLM67. I had that for a while, and really liked it. I only sold it to purchase my MK67 and help pay for the mods.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 10, 2023 4:13:03 GMT -6
I caved. Just ordered an ADK Hamburg 67T-FET. I have a session coming up, so I’ll be turning my current space into a small studio space (what a pain). So I’ll have things set up to mess around with. Looking forward to hearing it.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 9, 2023 19:44:18 GMT -6
Hello ericn , thank you for your thoughts as usual. I think a pair of Meyer UPA JRs is well beyond anything I would ever need at this stage. Anything beyond my small Yamaha set up usually puts me at a venue with it's own rig. I wish I could keep the Yamaha's too, as they're really good for what I've done so far. I've had them for 10 years now. I know thm. Just not sure I have the space for all of these, and I could use the cash to help with the brunt of this purchase. These array's are not cheap, and even shifting to a different brand doesn't save all that much.
wiz & teejay , thanks for your thoughts. I think the Model II is closer to the new L1 32 Pro. Still, it's nice to hear your thoughts on this. My experience was with good with the original compact unit that a singing partner of mine had for some of the smaller Three Tenors gigs we used to do. Todd, like you I'm generally carting these things to churches, community centers, etc. So I get it. Mostly this is about more convenience for Emily and I; lighter more compact speakers, less set up and strike time. Sounds like both of you endorse these, which is good. But both of you would sound fantastic through UPA JRs 😁 You my friend, are an instigator. 😉
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 9, 2023 11:10:32 GMT -6
ericn and I have had a lot of conversations about the varying array systems. People aren’t ambivalent about Bose. They either love the Bose sound or hate it. I keep going back and and forth on whether this is the way I want to go. The RCF arrays get a lot of love. One of my friends just got a pair of the RCF Jmix 8s. It's one of the reasons I started really considering this jump.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 9, 2023 11:09:36 GMT -6
Hello ericn, thank you for your thoughts as usual. I think a pair of Meyer UPA JRs is well beyond anything I would ever need at this stage. Anything beyond my small Yamaha set up usually puts me at a venue with it's own rig. I wish I could keep the Yamaha's too, as they're really good for what I've done so far. I've had them for 10 years now. I know thm. Just not sure I have the space for all of these, and I could use the cash to help with the brunt of this purchase. These array's are not cheap, and even shifting to a different brand doesn't save all that much.
wiz & teejay, thanks for your thoughts. I think the Model II is closer to the new L1 32 Pro. Still, it's nice to hear your thoughts on this. My experience was with good with the original compact unit that a singing partner of mine had for some of the smaller Three Tenors gigs we used to do. Todd, like you I'm generally carting these things to churches, community centers, etc. So I get it. Mostly this is about more convenience for Emily and I; lighter more compact speakers, less set up and strike time. Sounds like both of you endorse these, which is good.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 8, 2023 7:04:10 GMT -6
For years I’ve been using a pair of Yamaha DRX15s as my mains for my live rig. I’m considering selling both of these to help fund a pair of Bose L1 PRO16s. I have experience with the original L1 Compact, which I thought was great. I’m curious if anyone has some experience with these. I know a number of companies have their own tower array speakers, but I like the dispersion of the Bose, making it easy to use (1) for a small live gig. I also like the sound. These smaller units will be more convenient than my current set up.
In my research I’ve seen a number of articles and videos on the various issues that come with the Bose unit. Some of these apparently have a hum issue, although, I’ve dealt with something similar with my Yamahas and the issue ended up not being the speakers at all. I’m also aware of the “wobble” issue. I perform primarily in community centers/theaters, country clubs, and high end restaurants/catering halls. I’m not gigging in bars like many people, so I’m not as worried about the unit being touched bay anyone or knocked over, nor am I rocking music with huge bass. Anyway, I was curious if anyone here had some real world experience with this unit.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 6, 2023 19:59:41 GMT -6
Seriously, as soon as I’m in the new studio, I’m grabbing one of these.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 26, 2023 21:34:35 GMT -6
This was a nice listen. Thanks Dan!
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 20, 2023 9:23:51 GMT -6
Something Larry just posted on Facebook, and worth noting for those of us interested in the Z-Mod line, this album was recorded primarily with ADK TT Tube mics. Some were custom per Ray's requested tweaks. These mics are the precursor to the current Z-Mod Line.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 20, 2023 5:13:09 GMT -6
I have a stam 47 which I really like but have never heard a stam 73 I used an early version of it and liked it. Just ordered his 1073MP. I’ll let everyone know what I think of the sound once I get it. I don’t use my 1073’s EQ enough to justify buying another full channel strip, although I would love a pair of BAE 1084s, but the price tag is heavy.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 19, 2023 13:49:33 GMT -6
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 18, 2023 4:03:42 GMT -6
I wish I'd kept my Blackspade UM-17B and R. The B was a dead ringer for an M49, the R was like an M49 and U47 had a baby. Our T1 is like a love child from the U47 and M49. Robust, huge but calm and controlled. The BM49 is indistinguishable from the original c version of the M49 (my favourite revision) Hey Ben, what is the difference between your Tribute 4 microphone and the BM49? I see there are some component differences per their descriptions. How do those differences change them sonically? Once I’ve got my new studio together I need to get a few more of your mics in here to try out.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 17, 2023 13:10:10 GMT -6
As someone who hasn't ever had the opportunity to use M49s, but plans on building a pair in the next year, what do you all find they excel at? Please incorporate why you'd reach for it instead of another canonical like 87 or 67, MLA formatting, 500 words or less, due Monday. (I'm sure this has been asked ad nauseum before, but haven't come across it on this site / community.) 49’s have robustness in the vein of a U47, with a bit more focus. They have a deep low end, but it’s not exaggerated. It’s also a bit more mellow on the top. It’s basically a more neutral, and in my opinion, accurate 47. The U67 is even more neutral and more focused. It seems to cut a bit better than the 49, but it isn’t as open. Want a big solo sax, the 49 is dynamite. That same sax might compete too much with a lead vocal though, cause it’s going to sound big. in which case the 67 might be a better choice. This is why I tend to keep 67s and 49 style mics around. I find they compliment each other.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 16, 2023 19:52:40 GMT -6
Acoustic guitar and vocals were both done on the Blue Baby Bottle on this track. I didn’t do anything on this recording, but was in the room for some of the tracking.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 16, 2023 6:42:31 GMT -6
It may be time to just grab his MPA. I need (2) more preamps to fill out my 8 input rig.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 15, 2023 21:13:31 GMT -6
bricejchandler it’s funny you say that about the Neves. I have the DPX and have found that clarity really helps my voice out, but I have been feeling it’s just too open for Emily’s vocals. I’m still itching to grab a BAE at some point. Maybe I’ll just grab and MPF. Might switch back to my Dan Alexander 1272 on Emily.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 15, 2023 21:10:24 GMT -6
I love 49s!
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 14, 2023 13:56:44 GMT -6
If someone can get the rights to manufacture the Woodpecker ribbon mic and somehow lower the noise floor, that would be great. I thought it was just me. I recently realized just how noisy it is.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 14, 2023 9:06:09 GMT -6
I always liked this recording done with the Cactus. No idea what the processing is on it.... I can tell what wasn't used: a de-esser. Has the world gone deaf? No pop filter either, which probably didn't help.
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Post by Vincent R. on Sept 14, 2023 6:18:45 GMT -6
I always liked this recording done with the Cactus. No idea what the processing is on it, but the capture is really nice.
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