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Post by bluenoise on Mar 16, 2018 23:22:29 GMT -6
Hi folks,
I recently bought a Neumann Gefell cmv 563. Apparently from the late 60’s but I’m still trying to confirm that. It has a Thiersch M7, Oliver Archut’s output trannie, Wima and Mundorf caps. The previous owner did his homework very thoroughly.
I just wanted to share my first impressions: that is one badass mic!! Character, vibe and weight for days...
Have you guys used one of these? Any thoughts?
Next week I’ll post a like clip with today’s session. 2 singers and an acoustic guitar.
Cheers
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Post by bluenoise on Oct 27, 2017 6:24:37 GMT -6
a and b is hot and cold. The Bypass switch has two options: Connect pin 7 with 6 for EQ and Filter inactive in Bypass Connect pin 7 with 8 for EQ inactive but filters still active in Bypass That sure did the trick!! Thanks a million, 51xAudio
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Post by bluenoise on Oct 26, 2017 8:19:29 GMT -6
Thanks guys. Will try that!!
I love this freaking place!
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Post by bluenoise on Oct 24, 2017 19:52:00 GMT -6
Hi guys, Has any of you experience with racking Danner modules? I bought a pair of Neumann w492 (10 serials apart), racked them following the attached diagram and they worked right away, except for the global bypass which almost muted them. Not 100%. Sounds like phase cancellation... since both modules behave the same, I guess it’s safe to assume it’s a wiring issue. Is a and b on the diagram supposed to be hot and cold? Thanks in advance!!
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Post by bluenoise on Aug 29, 2017 21:01:24 GMT -6
I got a pair of Neumann Eqs hhe w492. Only 10 serial numbers between the two. I'll rack them next week and let you know ...
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Post by bluenoise on Aug 29, 2017 20:26:50 GMT -6
Every single session! Today I tried a LC40. I shouldn't have. Now I need to have a pair...
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Post by bluenoise on Apr 14, 2017 16:34:04 GMT -6
Great watch, indeed!
And, there's a vp28 and 526 cameo..
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Post by bluenoise on Mar 11, 2017 5:11:22 GMT -6
I do, actually. I probably rely more on plugins than the doc But only on the mix. On the control I feel that you really need to watch and think anytime you want to use those damned rotary encoders. Maybe it's just me, but they don't feel intuitive. On the other hand, on the mix, the buttons at the left let you quickly access a lot of features for those knobs. Cue mixes, aux sends, pan, and even plug-in control are what I use them the most for. It can be gimmicky in the sense that they don't feel like grabbing an actual pot on a hardware unit. And they feel cheap and fragile. IDK, It just serves a porpoise. Anything that keeps my hand off the mouse is welcome...
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Post by bluenoise on Mar 10, 2017 21:26:00 GMT -6
Hi jcoutu1 I have a mix at my studio, and work regularly at a studio with both the mix and the control and at a studio with just the control. From my experience, they complement each other greatly. Faderwise, the mix kills the control. You have it all right there. It is indeed a lot more intuitive than at the control, where faders, screen and knobs feel disconnected. However, there's a whole other layer of control where the artist control slays the mix. Transport is a bitch at the mix. And there are no user programmable soft keys. The artist control lets you access pretty much everything and the way you want if you care enough to set it up... To sum it up, with the mix I can work in a way that I don't need to be looking at the screen, but I feel I depend more on the keyboard. With the control my workflow is faster but I don't seem to work that much with the faders. I used to have 2 motormix before getting the artist mix. The avid ones feel way cheaper and somehow less thought out. But it is a lot more sensitive and flashy. At this price point compromises have to be made I guess. Anyhow, I hope this was helpful and I'm sure you'll enjoy the artist mix! Cheers!
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Post by bluenoise on Jan 27, 2017 21:25:57 GMT -6
And right in the middle of all that crazy inventory, there is a pair of heiders... Kudos to jsteiger. They must be really special
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Post by bluenoise on Dec 4, 2016 5:21:06 GMT -6
Seem like slate got most of our money.. I got 2 expansion packs for trigger
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Post by bluenoise on Nov 27, 2016 22:05:39 GMT -6
$225 for a pair as far as I could find. I estimate less than $50 if diy
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Post by bluenoise on Nov 27, 2016 21:59:33 GMT -6
I guess around $200
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Post by bluenoise on Nov 27, 2016 21:42:19 GMT -6
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Post by bluenoise on Nov 15, 2016 12:45:53 GMT -6
I can't vote on this tapatalk app. My vote goes to x. Which is which? Btw jcoutu1 thanks a lot for taking your time for this!
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Post by bluenoise on Sept 13, 2016 8:57:57 GMT -6
Amazing how a silly question turned into something bigger. That's the beauty of this place. Thanks a lot for everyone's input
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Post by bluenoise on Sept 11, 2016 23:14:38 GMT -6
I have several vp28s at my own place and I have evangelized every studio I work at. I just bring them in, use them and by the time I'm done, an order is placed at capi hq. I track whatever through them. Anything. Same as with the mixbus. Every single mix goes through them right from the start. Mostly as a pt hardware insert (pre compressor) in an aux track that gets printed once I'm done, but whenever I'm summing analog, the sum goes through them before ADC. I've always used gar opamps. Always prefered the 2520/1731 combo with either litz or regular 2623s.
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Post by bluenoise on Aug 21, 2016 19:11:44 GMT -6
It will be mostly capi and api stuff. I'll leave them at 16 v then. Thank guys!
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Post by bluenoise on Aug 12, 2016 22:13:56 GMT -6
Thanks svart! I thought it could not make that big a difference.. I got curious as to what was the proper way to do it...
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Post by bluenoise on Aug 12, 2016 11:01:38 GMT -6
Hi guys, I'm making my own 500 series rack. I was going to calibrate its voltages and I'm not sure whether to compensate or not for the 0,7v drop. Should it be 16v and operate at 15,3v or should I set it to 16,7v? It might not matter practically, I just wanna get smarter Thanks!
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Post by bluenoise on May 15, 2016 21:22:03 GMT -6
Jeff, give me a fu**ing break. I didn't need to need this. I hate you.
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Post by bluenoise on May 4, 2016 21:37:27 GMT -6
Same here. 95% of the times I'm mixing on my own. If it's stuff I've tracked, i already have a solid idea of how it should come out. If it's a mixing job, if possible, I ask for a rough and some reference material. Once done, I send it over and schedule an attended mix notes session to change whatever needs to be addressed if at all. At this point, mixes are considered approved. That's usually pretty much it.
I like mixing fast. Not careless fast, but fast as in no second guessing. I can't do it like that when there are other people in the room. Besides, I much rather have a fresh first impression from the band/producer. And last but not least, I can work my schedule way easier when mixing alone.
So, I offer a flat rate if mixing alone, and an hourly rate for attended sessions.
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Post by bluenoise on Apr 22, 2016 1:32:14 GMT -6
Friends don't let friends use the pad on a vp28...
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Post by bluenoise on Apr 21, 2016 10:07:25 GMT -6
With all the other bases covered you'll sure notice it. You just get there faster ans easier.
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Post by bluenoise on Mar 28, 2016 22:24:36 GMT -6
IME it's always been an outside-in thing, being the outermost piece the most relevant. Like this: Musician - instrument - mic - preamp - convertion...
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