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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 20, 2019 20:22:15 GMT -6
Audio Technical AT3525. A cheap MDC that has ended up on more of my recordings than I can count. +1000. I'm still amazed these were discontinued. They sounded absolutely phenomenal for the price. I need to grab one off Reverb... It’s all about placement with that mic. Want something bigger sounding, put it close. Want something that cuts better, just pull it back. I cut my first demo with it on my vocals. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Jun 20, 2019 21:40:15 GMT -6
To add to the sE list the X1D sounds great for a front kick drum mic. I think they were on sale for $79 recently. Shockingly good. Also I think the AKG C460B is a bargain, I see them around $200 pretty often. I'm using the X1D on floor tom currently. |
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Post by swurveman on Jun 21, 2019 7:30:45 GMT -6
Audio Technical AT3525. A cheap MDC that has ended up on more of my recordings than I can count. +1000. I'm still amazed these were discontinued. They sounded absolutely phenomenal for the price. I need to grab one off Reverb... George Massenburg had an old recording forum, where someone asked him if he'd pay the premium for vintage mics. He said he'd buy AT mics and spend the money on good compressors. I don't know if he was a paid endorser for AT or not though. |
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Post by Martin John Butler on Jun 21, 2019 7:31:53 GMT -6
SM58's. I use it often as a guitar amp mic instead of the 57. It picks up just a pinch more air from the room, which I like. Mexican Strats. I once had a student with deep pockets. I tested at least 20 or more Strats. I picked two, not knowing their cost. One was $1800, one was $349. We took the less expensive one because they were equal in playability and sound quality.
Honorable mention: Sony MDR-7506 headphones. They're quite bright, but I compared them to every under $200 pair of cans available when I bought them four years ago. They were way better, and they still work fine.
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Post by mike on Jun 21, 2019 7:47:49 GMT -6
+1000. I'm still amazed these were discontinued. They sounded absolutely phenomenal for the price. I need to grab one off Reverb... George Massenburg had an old recording forum, where someone asked him if he'd pay the premium for vintage mics. He said he'd buy AT mics and spend the money on good compressors. I don't know if he was a paid endorser for AT or not though. There's an engineer/mixer I've known a long time who's won a Grammy or two through the years that also felt similar, having access to and using the higher end mic's he also said the AT4050 was a good mic and used it on a number of things. |
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Post by tkaitkai on Jun 21, 2019 12:30:40 GMT -6
+1000. I'm still amazed these were discontinued. They sounded absolutely phenomenal for the price. I need to grab one off Reverb... George Massenburg had an old recording forum, where someone asked him if he'd pay the premium for vintage mics. He said he'd buy AT mics and spend the money on good compressors. I don't know if he was a paid endorser for AT or not though. Ha! That's pretty wild. Yeah, any time I revisit old songs I recorded with that AT3525, I'm always shocked by how decent they sound. I knew almost nothing about engineering at the time, but I somehow managed to get vocal recordings that still sound great to me. I'd rather use that than a myriad of other mics I've tried over the years, even a few mid-tier & high end ones (U87ai, TLM 102). Honorable mention: Sony MDR-7506 headphones. They're quite bright, but I compared them to every under $200 pair of cans available when I bought them four years ago. They were way better, and they still work fine. Another vote for these. They are indeed very bright, but they have an insanely tight phase response that makes them an invaluable tool for checking mixes. Most other headphones in the same price range sound unfocused and weird to me. |
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Post by jamiesego on Jun 21, 2019 13:25:51 GMT -6
Thermionic Culture Pullet (passive EQ) Thanks for this tip. I’ve been looking for something like this. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2019 13:46:09 GMT -6
Thermionic Culture Pullet (passive EQ) Thanks for this tip. I’ve been looking for something like this. I love it, sounds great, needs around 30-40dB make gain after (I use a TG2). Mid boost is great in the vocal range, mid cut is great for getting rid of muddy or warming things up with a cut around 4k, high shelf is great, although I modded mine for 3dB gain instead of 6dB (simple resistor change per channel). |
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Post by chessparov on Jun 21, 2019 15:47:26 GMT -6
FWIW Sony MDR-V6 headphones are mellower in tone, compared to their fraternal twin-almost identical 7506's.
They have more soldering inside vs. the 7506, which makes them less bright. Jim Williams' posts on these 15+ years ago, influenced me to pick up a pair around then- they're still working perfectly BTW.
My "3525" is the AKG (Black) P120. IMHO for up to Podcasts/MP3's/YouTube Channel, another very nice sounding "flatish" MDC.
(but I still want a premium 47 or 67 style LDC someday!)
Chris
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Post by lpedrum on Jun 21, 2019 16:03:23 GMT -6
Honorable mention: Sony MDR-7506 headphones. They're quite bright, but I compared them to every under $200 pair of cans available when I bought them four years ago. They were way better, and they still work fine. Sadly my Sony 7506 headphones broke beyond repair. They're not my favorite personally, but I need to pick up another pair because they're very loud and very clear, and vocalists always want to be louder. Honestly. ALWAYS. |
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Post by Blackdawg on Jun 21, 2019 16:34:56 GMT -6
I like my AT M50x's better than my Sony 7506s now. Not sure why. The Sony's are just too bright to me.
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Post by chessparov on Jun 21, 2019 16:48:44 GMT -6
Even though the Sony MDR-V6's are mellower, I still listen to them at only to low, and low/medium volume settings.
I'm a big fan of the AKG D240 series. Although I have the rarer/desirable DF model... For everyday listening, I love my other cheapie 240 Studio pair I have too.
Chris
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Post by Guitar on Jun 21, 2019 18:11:13 GMT -6
Massdrop HD6XX I guess these are sleeper headphones, outrageously good, same as HD650 for less money.
My AKG are the K702 and I love them, also not expensive, especially second hand.
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Post by saltyjames on Oct 28, 2019 23:11:55 GMT -6
Symetrix Comps
Shure KSM series
Deltalab delays
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Post by Omicron9 on Oct 29, 2019 9:20:36 GMT -6
Symetrix Comps Shure KSM series Deltalab delays A big +1 on the Shure KSM series. The 32 and the 141 are faves in that line and get used a-plenty around here. -09 |
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Post by bradd on Oct 29, 2019 9:56:16 GMT -6
I like my AT M50x's better than my Sony 7506s now. Not sure why. The Sony's are just too bright to me. I'm in the same boat. Have both and find myself using the AT M50xs more often. |
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Post by chessparov on Oct 29, 2019 11:36:34 GMT -6
Not a budget piece obviously but...
IMHO the Bock Soundelux U99, is every bit "as great", as the Neumann U67 reissue.
In budget land, the Aphex 107 is a very nice smooth pre. Also the Studio Projects VTB-1, when you leave the tube blend off.
Chris
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Post by soundintheround on Oct 29, 2019 13:07:34 GMT -6
An old M260 can be really cool on certain things!
(Mentioned earlier) DIYRE Pultec EQs are great. I recommend customizing them too with your transformer and op-amp of choice.
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Post by chessparov on Oct 29, 2019 14:15:58 GMT -6
I wanna try a Beyer M160 too sometime.
Chris
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Post by avare on Nov 3, 2019 10:02:01 GMT -6
Koss Pro4AA. But will they withstand the test of time? They have only been in production since 1970.
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Post by donr on Nov 3, 2019 21:13:45 GMT -6
Koss Pro4AA. But will they withstand the test of time? They have only been in production since 1970. Have you used those recently? Had them in the day but I can't remember if they were better or worse than current offering. Sounded great at the time. |
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Post by ragan on Nov 3, 2019 22:22:06 GMT -6
Man. I have a pair of those kicking around somewhere. Came across them in a thrift shop. I don't recall them sounding that great but they are beefy.
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Post by avare on Nov 3, 2019 22:27:34 GMT -6
Not for several weeks. I am not even going near the subjective evaluation.
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Post by avare on Nov 4, 2019 3:41:05 GMT -6
Line Audio CM4, OM1
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Post by johneppstein on Nov 4, 2019 14:46:09 GMT -6
How do you compare one, to a U89 then? Thanks, Chris The 170R has better technical specs, when compared, It has higher headroom before distortion, lower self noise too..overall less character of sound, IMHO and very versatile for different things. The u89 has always been “a more versatile” U87 to me, Technical specs, sure. I've seen a lot of things with great technical specs that I didn't like much.
How does it sound?
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