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Post by hadaja on Nov 6, 2023 21:56:29 GMT -6
Did someone say they wanted a KM84 ? Attachments:
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Post by hadaja on Nov 5, 2023 17:55:31 GMT -6
So it’s a Dan Smith era with the perpendicular input jack and just one tone knob? Those can be had for very favorable money on occasion and they are good guitars. My first real guitar was an 83 strat, but sadly it was stolen. Yes its a Dan smith model with 2 x knobs and input jack on scratch plate. IT plays very nicely and has not been used since 2003 and is in very good condition.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 5, 2023 1:25:41 GMT -6
1983/84 Fender Strat in really really nice condition, same colour as my 1994 Strat underneath. Are people falling out of love with Strats? Very surprised that they both feel different on the fretboards but to decide which is better would be impossible to tell. The pickups in the 83/84 do sound noticeable different then the the more polished ones in the 1994 model.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 2, 2023 13:40:31 GMT -6
Sank has done 2 x 44bx of mine and Xaudia did a PB90. NO problems with either, I think I also had Jon quite some time back do a ribbon mic of mine and had no issues with that process either. Lots of good people out there.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 1, 2023 13:22:52 GMT -6
My next exciting venture which will take a couple years to manifest, but this new toy will help immensly. Nice, you got one of the 'new' ones! Yep 1957
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Post by hadaja on Oct 30, 2023 13:52:33 GMT -6
Had a problem with Daking power supply and they just replace dit for free with a new one. One of my First preamps a SPeck MP5.0 needed fixing they replaced all the parts and a few others and sent it back to me for free. Nice companies seeing how I dont live in USA.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 28, 2023 4:47:18 GMT -6
Well Mark is putting out a Cardioid only 251 FET version with his Custom 251 chambered CK12 capsule. I couldnt help it, i placed my order for one.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 28, 2023 1:11:22 GMT -6
SO the OPR 251 mic came back as I got Mark to make some minor adjustments and now it sounds very very close to my Upton. I am so very impressed. Thanks Mark.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 27, 2023 5:09:14 GMT -6
My next exciting venture which will take a couple years to manifest, but this new toy will help immensly. Attachments:
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Post by hadaja on Oct 16, 2023 14:07:11 GMT -6
UM17r does it have the brick style or square style Power supply? Would love to see some pictures thanks.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 14, 2023 19:07:01 GMT -6
Yep had one of those. Sold it 2017. It did have a big chinese made transformer in it. I used it for different mics including ribbon mics. IT was not nice and it added nothing to the sound but took it away. It might have sounded different with a better? transformer. But it certainly was not a keeper.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 14, 2023 17:28:58 GMT -6
Serrano 84's is that the version that has the red dot vintage km84 style capsules?
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Post by hadaja on Oct 13, 2023 19:41:39 GMT -6
Can this mic compete against the Warm, Stam, Serrano, etc.? Yes it can compete against those. Is it better not so sure with Serrano but yes to the others.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 11, 2023 14:45:35 GMT -6
It's now October so I emailed them to find out when. They told me it is projected for October. Okay, what about when the website said it would be July, then August, then September??? Now it says October. I'm not holding my breath. If it doesn't arrive this month I'm getting my deposit back. I know a guy that has a 2023 model for sale for less than what Stam is charging. I'd be stupid to pass that up if it's not shipping. I also won't have to pay shipping charges from Chile. It had better happen this month or I'm done. The only reason I'll wait that long is for the warranty. Hey there fellow RGO’er. 1 . You need to have heaps of patience when buying stuff from Stam. 2. Realise that Stam for whatever reason does not deliver the majority of his products on time. 3. Understand that Stams business model is not considered legal in Western Countries, hnece you will neeed to be flexible. 4. Stam eventually does have the intent to honour his committments. We have all witnessed Stam giving refunds and/or when customers issues are publically aired on forums, he does step in to make it right. Stam is not there to rip people off. 5. His business model does not suit everybody. If its causing you stress get out get your money back and move on dont look back. 6. But you will still need to be patient and send multiple emails to get ypur refund, but it will happen. 7. Most importantly for anyone buying from Stam you have to adjust your expectations on how you think this transaction will work. Once that happens the process is not as painful for you. i hope this helps. PS: Stam also rewards via free and discounted products those that push/promote/encourage the use of his products both in reviews and online forums like this one. This business practise seems to more common then it use to be by manufacturers. Personally i am very cautious of any product i buy that is predicated on an online review. Most of Stams products i have bought have been satisafactory although currently i own zero of his products.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 6, 2023 14:34:42 GMT -6
I had a guy in a wheelchair come to the studio. I spent a weekend building ramps over the thresholds of the doors since he wouldn't be able to access the rooms otherwise. He was very thankful that I went through the trouble despite not being an actual commercial facility. My gosh thats very self sacrificing of you. Above and beyond. and yeah if thats the law for commerical studio and businesses then thats just what has to happen. thanks for sharing and reminding us ericn that there are more then just us put there we need to think about accomodating.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 4, 2023 19:34:09 GMT -6
Here you go Ward. Not 100% sure what interpretations you can take from these. Actual Sound wise there is some very minor differences. Attachments:
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Post by hadaja on Oct 4, 2023 3:14:25 GMT -6
I thought i would do an experiment with comparing my Upton with the OPR 251. I ran some pink noise through the both of the mics at the same time to look at the frequency analyser curves. I was surprised how similar they were. Like nearly the same. The OPR had a little more reach at the top end and the Upton has some dips/ scoops through out the mids and low mids compared to the OPR. Its amazing how different capsule makers design there capsules. And create a small difference in the way we perceive there sound against another mic variant.
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Post by hadaja on Sept 27, 2023 22:51:56 GMT -6
I saw those. Still paying off the RCA 44bx i just purchased this week.
I really liked .dan’s audio clips of the BK11. Id be happy to buy one of those bk11, Wiz did you want to buy the other one?
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Post by hadaja on Sept 24, 2023 14:28:30 GMT -6
I appreciate the response, Coil Audio . Here's the part I don't understand: "Regarding the 48v supplies. We chose to keep this off our preamps because adding proper 48v would have been cost prohibitive to not only us, but the end user as well." I can see how adding a 48v line from the PSU would create a slight amount of additional cost but, relative to the cost of the preamp, I don't see how it could be be "prohibitive". You've already got a really nice linear supply in the preamp -- that additional 48 volt rail just doesn't add up to much. The "blocking cap path configuration" sounds nice and probably adds a small cost... However, a completely separate unit, with a completely separate PSU (transformer, regulator, etc) and case -- now that adds up -- and is cost prohibitive to the user. I think you should just incorporate it into the single channel boxes and add a small fee. My $.02 I am with you here. i went with the locomotive 86-2b as it seemed a complete package over the Coil. i am only a small home studio not commercial so my needs are a little different to most. But having 48volt on a pre is a neccessity for me.
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Post by hadaja on Sept 22, 2023 3:08:52 GMT -6
Thats awesome. I shall look at this in the morning. so you had a 44a and a 44bx? i was informed by one of the major usa ribbon repairers that the 44a when servced well has the same sound as a 44bx except in the low end. Did you find that the case with yours? Thanks
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Post by hadaja on Sept 21, 2023 19:34:35 GMT -6
Yep i have had some of those EV ribbon mics . They are pretty bad in comparison to other options out there. I think a need an education on the transformers function and work in conjunction the ribbon mic . Like i had a big vintage BBC ribbon mic recently from the 1940’s and it had the transformer replaced with a new cinemag and the how mic just sounded so clean and boring. Like it lost its soul. What part of the sound does the transformer have in a ribbon mic?
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Post by hadaja on Sept 21, 2023 18:00:15 GMT -6
Mark thanks for repsonding. Great info, awesome feedback. I did actually at one point have a Melodium 42b after service put up against the 44bx. The differences were quite noticeable. THe Melodium has no sweetness the 44bx exhibited. The low end was more controlled on the Melodium (which was not a bad thing). I came away a little disappointed by the Melodium experience as I too had heard that it was close to the 44bx. I did try a couple of RCA74's at one time. That was even further from the 44bx experience as in not remotely in the same ball park. I have been informed of a frankenstein mod that I wish to try and see how that compares but thats going to be at least a 12 x month jourbney to source all the parts. Thanks for your advice, I shall be reaching out to you later in the journey. Cheers
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Post by hadaja on Sept 21, 2023 15:30:55 GMT -6
Yep usually one of the first steps you take in doing some research on something like mics. Always a great place of info. Thanks for thinking of it, but more looking towards real life users feedback.
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Post by hadaja on Sept 21, 2023 14:24:47 GMT -6
I am about to embark on another one of my rabbit holes that will lead me off the golden audio path for a few years and venture into the dark arts of the vintage ribbon world. i have been conversing with a few of the older audio greats over the years and the rca bk11 has popped up a few times in conversation. it was built to replace the 44bx and venture into the new audio world of condenser mics and such that were growing fast in popularity . Its was towards the end of the RCA ribbon era as ribbon mics were losing out to other newer mics.
so getting back to the point at hand. i have used and at one time owned a 44bx but i have never used the bk11. Who out there has a bk11 ? what is it like against the 44bx? does it have the simialr big bottom end and sweet high mids of the 44bx.? and tell me more about your bk11 ? Thanks for your time.
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Post by hadaja on Sept 21, 2023 4:05:34 GMT -6
I found there Grey premier 73 eq model not so great in the eq section and sold it a while back to get just the premier 73dlx model. It sits on the desk as a quick go to preamp. Its quiet. It has the 1073 sound. Its better then other clones out there for more money. The Carnhills sound fine just a little cleaner the my other neve clones. I have no probs recommending it for pro work. Great. What clones are you comparing it to? Wow all the clones i have used lets see what i can remember . aml1073, stam73, tcm73, mki, mkii, mkii and premier gap model73, vintech273, vintech 473, vintech x73 vintech x73i, couple of hand custom made 1073’s, bae 1073, a few neve 3415,couple of neve 33415, and there is probably about another 5 x brands i have forgotten that i have had. Hope that helps.
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