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Post by indiehouse on Nov 9, 2020 17:25:16 GMT -6
I heard their pop filter is fantastic. I’ve never found it on sale though. Currently it’s only 10% off.
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Post by plinker on Nov 9, 2020 17:46:01 GMT -6
Do you ever wish you had a pair of v67? I would love a pair of v67s for sure... If I didn't have a couple other stereo pairs already I'd be tempted. I used it mono in front of a drum kit sometimes or as a mono overhead, sounds good! Cool! I'm thinking overheads for rock and acoustic instruments for live in-room sessions. The polar pattern looks pretty tight, so I think it might excel in that application. How is the off-axis response? Fairly accurate (for an LDC) or weird?
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Post by plinker on Nov 10, 2020 10:44:44 GMT -6
I ordered the v67 this AM. Apparently, I signed up for their announcements in the past and they took an additional 5% off. Not much, but it covers shipping.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Nov 10, 2020 14:50:39 GMT -6
I ordered the v67 this AM. Apparently, I signed up for their announcements in the past and they took an additional 5% off. Not much, but it covers shipping. I think you will be pretty happy!
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Post by plinker on Nov 13, 2020 19:27:12 GMT -6
It took two days to reach me from Latvia (shipping), 3 days including order/processing. Damn!
The v67 sounds great. I don't know U67s, but this fills a gap in my collection very well.
For reference (mellow to bright): 1. Beesnees K7 with MicParts modified Schoeps amp (transformerless) 2. Ami-Tab UM17 with Heiserman HK47 3. JZ V69 4. Lewitt LCT540
My UM17 is out of order right now, so it might be a toss up between UM17 and V69 in that position.
Thanks for the v69 recommendations!
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Post by theshea on Nov 15, 2020 2:53:50 GMT -6
i still love and use my amethyst vintage all the time. would be interesting to compare side by side tm a v67. i guess the v67 would be a tad darker.
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Post by plinker on Nov 15, 2020 11:44:49 GMT -6
i still love and use my amethyst vintage all the time. would be interesting to compare side by side tm a v67. i guess the v67 would be a tad darker. They both use the same capsules and the freq response chart reads the same, so probably not much of a difference.
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Post by plinker on Nov 15, 2020 12:35:51 GMT -6
I just listened to a comparison video between the two on Yo-toob, and the V67 is clearly brighter/open than the Amethyst. I like them both.
I prefer the Amethyst, on his voice, from further back...not as metallic -- but think the V67 sounds better up close...not as murky.
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Post by theshea on Nov 15, 2020 13:45:45 GMT -6
thats what i like about my amethyst: clear yet no problem with esses (when the singer can work the mic). its a classy sound.
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