|
Post by Vincent R. on Aug 4, 2020 21:57:24 GMT -6
I would take a look at the Lauten Atlantis. It has 3 voicings; gentle, neutral, and forward. All really have their uses. I’ve was using it a lot at humblecomposer‘s studio during the beginning of the year to lay down scratch tracks as he worked on the orchestrations for my Christmas Album. jtc111 introduced both of us to it. In Neutral is has a very FET U47ish sound, but with a deeper low end. Forward adds a bit of sparkle up top making it a bit more open than a U87ai. In gentle it reminded me a bit of a 49 in an FET mic. If I were looking for a pair of FET mics, these would be at the top of my list. Although, listening to ericn talk about the Gefell UMT70s peaks my interest.
|
|
|
Post by lpedrum on Aug 4, 2020 22:01:23 GMT -6
I'm curious about the Austrian Audio too. As for another option, I was very pleasantly surprised when I was sent a male vocal track recently done with an Advanced Audio CM47. Yes it's a tube mic, but at $700 it really delivered -- warm sounding with no brittle top end.
|
|
|
Post by Omicron9 on Aug 5, 2020 7:14:01 GMT -6
The Shure KSM44 is a wonderful thing. SS, multi-pattern, very low self-noise. I use it on so many things and always sounds great. I sold my 414 pair a few years ago. They worked in various applications, but it was never stellar or the exact fit on much of anything. The KSM32 is also wonderful, but is cardioid-only. The KSM141 is, IME and opinion, rather awesome, but is only two patterns and also SDC. -09 I've been using lowly KSM27's that I grabbed 15-20 years ago. jcoutu1, I have a pair of those as well. I really like them, but didn't mention them here as they're cardioid-only. -09
|
|
|
Post by mdmitch2 on Aug 5, 2020 7:45:37 GMT -6
IMHO before anyone pulls the trigger on a Multi-Pattern "Workhorse"... It'd be smart to contact Heiserman, regarding status of the Type 19. Honestly, I preferred the voicing, over the brighter/competing Austrian Audio's and Lewitt's. Thanks for the mention! The Type-19 is meant to be a workhorse, great for most any source. We're shooting for a September release right now. The production mic will have cardioid, fig8, and omni with the same K47 style capsule that's in our H47tube and fet mics.
|
|
|
Post by bluegrassdan on Aug 5, 2020 7:58:55 GMT -6
My opinion...
Pair of KM84s (Not multi-pattern, but these are never wrong on anything. Try em on vocals too.)
Pair of AKG 414xls (the “neutral” versions”)
Pair of Bumblebee Pro RM-6 ribbons (use them in Blumlein for fiddle and accordion)
Pair of SE Electronics T2 (if budget is an issue)
|
|
|
Post by Ward on Aug 5, 2020 9:21:26 GMT -6
I've already got the v44s, so looking for something different. Hearing all kinds of good reports on Ben Sneedley's new BU87 which is U89 sized!
|
|
|
Post by lpedrum on Aug 5, 2020 9:21:57 GMT -6
It’s interesting that km84 lovers still recommend it as a mic buying option. They are so beloved that they’re near impossible to find—currently none on eBay, Reverb or Vintage King, and haven’t been for weeks. And the price has skyrocketed to close to 2K for a single mic.
|
|
|
Post by Ward on Aug 5, 2020 9:23:30 GMT -6
IMHO before anyone pulls the trigger on a Multi-Pattern "Workhorse"... It'd be smart to contact Heiserman, regarding status of the Type 19. Honestly, I preferred the voicing, over the brighter/competing Austrian Audio's and Lewitt's. Thanks for the mention! The Type-19 is meant to be a workhorse, great for most any source. We're shooting for a September release right now. The production mic will have cardioid, fig8, and omni with the same K47 style capsule that's in our H47tube and fet mics. Been waiting on these for a long time now. REALLY keen on getting them.
|
|
|
Post by Guitar on Aug 5, 2020 9:24:33 GMT -6
This thread is too expensive for me, but I love it anyway.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2020 10:26:41 GMT -6
You have gotten good replies from people with a lot more experience than me, but I think a pair of AEA N22 would fit the bill nicely. I have been happy with everything put in front of them so far.
|
|
|
Post by christopher on Aug 5, 2020 18:53:58 GMT -6
414s are an ok sound, you'd make them work. Definitely look closely at SDC's, KM184's come to mind I'd probably use those over 414's anywhere I'd think 414. For a smaller company I'd look at Soyuz 013, the marketing of how they make their mics is incredible. And yeah leaving some ribbons on stands, even just for room mics is good advice too.
|
|
|
Post by hadaja on Aug 5, 2020 23:24:56 GMT -6
IMHO before anyone pulls the trigger on a Multi-Pattern "Workhorse"... It'd be smart to contact Heiserman, regarding status of the Type 19. Honestly, I preferred the voicing, over the brighter/competing Austrian Audio's and Lewitt's. Thanks for the mention! The Type-19 is meant to be a workhorse, great for most any source. We're shooting for a September release right now. The production mic will have cardioid, fig8, and omni with the same K47 style capsule that's in our H47tube and fet mics. “Same k47 style capsule” - will this capsule be a Asian made capsule ? (Not that there is anything wrong with that)
|
|
|
Post by plinker on Aug 5, 2020 23:58:07 GMT -6
As already mentioned: KSM44a and Lewitt 540S Great, low noise workhorses.
The KSM is especially nice as a natural sounding mic for the acoustic instruments mentioned.
|
|
|
Post by mdmitch2 on Aug 6, 2020 6:07:50 GMT -6
Thanks for the mention! The Type-19 is meant to be a workhorse, great for most any source. We're shooting for a September release right now. The production mic will have cardioid, fig8, and omni with the same K47 style capsule that's in our H47tube and fet mics. “Same k47 style capsule” - will this capsule be a Asian made capsule ? (Not that there is anything wrong with that) No, the capsule will be made in-house in the USA. The entire mic is made in the USA: capsule, body, metalwork, assembly, etc.
|
|
|
Post by hadaja on Aug 6, 2020 12:56:17 GMT -6
Hey thats good to know. Thanks for the feedback.
|
|
|
Post by Ward on Aug 7, 2020 6:18:23 GMT -6
Hey thats good to know. Thanks for the feedback. Just wait until you hear it! It is so clear and clean yet thick and gooey . . . I dunno how else to put it yet. But it just sounds so 'finished'. Heiserman wave mdmitch2 and tskguy worked really hard on this (and I've been waiting 8 months for mine, so far).
|
|
|
Post by nnajar on Aug 9, 2020 9:55:48 GMT -6
Pair of U89 or, for a slightly more modern version of neutral the TLM107. We have both here and happily use them the way you describe.
|
|
|
Post by besonique on Aug 9, 2020 12:08:26 GMT -6
TLM107 seems interesting. IME, the Milab DC196 and the schoeps mk22 are hard to beat. The vanguard V4 seems really nice for the price, although a bit forward in its character.
|
|
|
Post by Tbone81 on Aug 9, 2020 12:14:25 GMT -6
I probably missed this in another thread, but will be the price of the Type 19?
|
|
|
Post by Ward on Aug 9, 2020 16:58:53 GMT -6
You know, if you only need cheap, it's hard to beat the CAD M179.
(sorry, I'm trying to keep a straight face)
|
|
|
Post by Ward on Aug 10, 2020 5:17:07 GMT -6
I probably missed this in another thread, but will be the price of the Type 19? Very good question. Can you answer Tbone81's pertinent question, mdmitch2 tskguy Heiserman?
|
|
|
Post by mdmitch2 on Aug 10, 2020 9:29:26 GMT -6
I probably missed this in another thread, but will be the price of the Type 19? Very good question. Can you answer Tbone81 's pertinent question, mdmitch2 tskguy Heiserman ? Tbone81 It's looking like $999 will be the price. We'll likely have some initial promos which we'll be sending out to newsletter subscribers; link below: Heiserman Newsletter
|
|
|
Post by Ward on Aug 10, 2020 9:54:00 GMT -6
$999 is a great price for a multi pattern compact LDC! I can't wait to put these up against a bunch of Noy-Men. In different applications.
|
|
Ox Han
Junior Member
Posts: 73
|
Post by Ox Han on Mar 24, 2021 11:14:55 GMT -6
I just wanted to f/u on this post. How is the u89 as an overhead? I'm looking for a mic that has less high end than my Tele TF11 but maintains the depth and dimension of that mic. I've got a B-uls on it's way. If that doesn't do the trick I'm strongly considering the u89. I usually use 2-4 mics on the kit and mostly record rock n roll, punk rock or old school soul and whatever might fall in bewteen.
Any feedback and opinions appreciated.
Thanks
|
|
|
Post by the other mark williams on Mar 24, 2021 12:07:49 GMT -6
I just wanted to f/u on this post. How is the u89 as an overhead? I'm looking for a mic that has less high end than my Tele TF11 but maintains the depth and dimension of that mic. I've got a B-uls on it's way. If that doesn't do the trick I'm strongly considering the u89. I usually use 2-4 mics on the kit and mostly record rock n roll, punk rock or old school soul and whatever might fall in bewteen. Any feedback and opinions appreciated. Thanks I haven’t used an 89, but personally, I would get a pair of Serrano 87s and call it a day.
|
|