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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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Post by hadaja on Sept 19, 2023 22:51:59 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.
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Post by hadaja on Sept 17, 2023 3:26:47 GMT -6
Downsized from a Yamaha xjr1300 to a Honda cbr500r . Been riding that for the last 5 x years everyday to and back from work. A nice round trip of 60kms through peak hour traffic. Nice feeling to be always ahead of the pack saves me 15 x mins everyday. 30 x years of riding and only 1 x very minor accident. Yes God watches over me.
Always been a just need to Ride from point A to point B type of rider. A commuter.
I did try some group rides, but spending 4-8 hours of riding just did not seem fun.
I could spend that time doing music instead. When i was younger i only had a bike so I did a lot of hwy riding to get to Uni and back home again on holidays and stuff.
But it certainly has its advantages over a Car and does put you in a different headspace.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 30, 2023 15:48:38 GMT -6
Since receiving my $102,000 medical bill, and having to pay for 20% of that, I've been using the UA 176 plug-in. Damn, it's REALLY good. The Retro 176 is becoming my GAS compressor lately. Ouch , Ay , Aie, Autsch, Ahia, uwtsh. in any language this amount of $$$$$ is painful. Sorry to hear.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 30, 2023 14:52:31 GMT -6
Prove it then. Where can I hear it? You pressured me for a photo, insinuating I was not being honest. Well you must have some recordings that are smoother if you can mechanically make them smoother. You are avoiding my request. Always just tried to be condescending by saying I didn't know. Well I think my ears and my feelings know. I don't use white noise and digital meters to make up my mind. I'm done now. Can i put my hand up to take Tims capsule off your hands? i would be interested to take up the offer of Tim in getting the capsule and getting the top end wound down a little. I too over the journey of 251’s have had custom capsules that have been a little to strident in the topend for my liking. I would love to give this a go.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 28, 2023 17:10:37 GMT -6
Yes there is definitely a problem if there is an advertised product and it does say its a GE 6072 tube and its not here. Thats needs addressing ASAP.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 28, 2023 15:19:25 GMT -6
So was this was a new or 2nd hand flea?
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Post by hadaja on Aug 24, 2023 15:59:51 GMT -6
+1 another satisfied Bluey customer here. I Did also own the Splice as well but thats gone.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 23, 2023 14:34:36 GMT -6
Will send you a pm as i was a 17 fet user.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 21, 2023 15:02:32 GMT -6
Yes because at this point I would probably go without pre’s mounted in the console and just go outboard 😁 Now let’s push your metering up a notch and just copy the DBX 160a/x/XT ! To this day most useful quick glance metering on a comp! I'm totally down with that metering option! I think I'd love a console with mic pres, compressors and no EQ, but a good aux send section for headphone mix. Maybe have utility style eq with that ability to be post/pre button in and after compressor.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 21, 2023 14:48:18 GMT -6
100% fet over diode.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 18, 2023 22:07:43 GMT -6
I had an adk z mod 251. Sounds a bit like your scenario. I think the capsule is not actually a ck12 capsule. Its a 67 style capsule tuned in conjunction with the circuit to be 251 sounding like. Someone correct me if i am wrong as i am going from memory form a few years ago. ADK make nice sounding mics but not really accurate clones of the orignal models.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 18, 2023 19:36:46 GMT -6
I have the feeling that 'not being able to keep up with demand' these days is a lot more common than we all realize. And when you spend hours out of every day trying to track down components, it isn't hard to run out of steam and just crash with 100+ unanswered emails. Same old story from the start. “Keeping up with demand” Nothings changed. ”new premises” , not enough staff, shortage of parts, covid19, freighting problems etc etc It will always be something with Stam. you just have to keep emailing him. If you are the squeaky wheel via email and on public forums you tend to get your gear quicker. i have never had an ontime or even close to ontime delivery with Stam. And in the end i have usually upgraded the product . this after about 10 x different pieces of gear over the years. there are other boutique audio manufactrers i chose to spend and ultimately invest my hard earned dollars with. But there is no doubt that his products (when in hand) are great value for money and obviously suit people who are way more patient and tolerant then me.
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