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Post by phdamage on Mar 16, 2021 8:40:47 GMT -6
I don't know that I've ever actually heard one. I mean, I'm sure I have on records, but not in a recording situation. Now that their prices seem to have caught up a bit, are they still something special? I have always heard they are kind of unique sounding, but I don't know in what way(s).
I only own two tube mics - a Joly modded MKL2500 (sounds amazing on the right source, but has no headroom, so my loud projects often aren't a good fit) and a Royer MXL2001 project mic that sounds pretty cool, though I don't use often.
Related - what about the AEG mics manufactured with Lomo parts I see on Reverb frequently? Or are those too different/unique to really judge/categorize?
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Post by ericn on Mar 16, 2021 8:55:04 GMT -6
Lonya, the Russkie formerly of USSR Broadcasting and later Smart studios tech always said run away run away fast.
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Post by theshea on Mar 16, 2021 10:06:21 GMT -6
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Post by drbill on Mar 16, 2021 10:31:29 GMT -6
I know Rob Schnapf uses them a lot.
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Post by j4s0n on Mar 16, 2021 10:41:23 GMT -6
Steve Albini used one on Kurt Cobain, the 19A9 for in utero
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Post by EmRR on Mar 16, 2021 11:07:21 GMT -6
The 19A19 I used was pretty amazing. I think it's very much like the issues around early Gefells, very inconsistent and lots that have been reworked. More attention is needed in vetting before buying.
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Post by brenta on Mar 17, 2021 12:28:09 GMT -6
Steve Albini used one on Kurt Cobain, the 19A9 for in utero I know he used Lomo mics on that record, but my understanding is the vocals were recorded with an EV PL20. |
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Post by dreamsambas on Mar 17, 2021 13:51:13 GMT -6
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Post by timcampbell on Mar 17, 2021 14:27:51 GMT -6
Having worked on quite a few Lomo capsules I would say that their design philosophy is different than western thinking. They have complicated builds and are prone to problems.
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Post by chessparov on Mar 17, 2021 15:42:50 GMT -6
Just like Jag E Types then. (But we love them anyway  ) Chris |
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Post by recordingengineer on Mar 17, 2021 16:06:46 GMT -6
No experience with the originals, but the Lomo 19A13 type pair I had built with CT12 capsules are finally sounding amazing, after some hair-pulling. They have 6S6BV tubes and had original Lomo transformers, but the transformers were absolutely horrible and sounded different from each other. It was even the second pair I went through! Finally replaced them with some custom Crimson 9.5:1 transformers and that’s what did the trick! Absolutely amazing now! AMI T13s are also great there, but I liked the Crimsons slightly better in these mics. If anyone needs a pair of the originals...
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Post by ericn on Mar 17, 2021 16:13:30 GMT -6
No experience with the originals, but the Lomo 19A13 type pair I had built with CT12 capsules are finally sounding amazing, after some hair-pulling. They have 6S6BV tubes and had original Lomo transformers, but the transformers were absolutely horrible and sounded different from each other. It was even the second pair I went through! Finally replaced them with some custom Crimson 9.5:1 transformers and that’s what did the trick! Absolutely amazing now! AMI T13s are also great there, but I liked the Crimsons slightly better in these mics. If anyone needs a pair of the originals... That was Lomo, you never knew mic to mic how they would perform. They only gained some desirability in the west because they could be had cheap and after being rebuilt with western components. |
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Post by the other mark williams on Mar 17, 2021 16:53:50 GMT -6
For a more modern (and reliable) take, the Soyuz 023 "Bomblet" is inspired by a Lomo design.
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Post by chessparov on Mar 17, 2021 17:36:16 GMT -6
Thanks Mark, I was just about to post that. I only sang/tested the Bomblet a bit, but really liked it! Kinda like the original Mini-Cooper, compared to the modern incarnation. The originals, had their own charm though. A close friend, had one in their heyday, and said it was a blast to drive in England. Chris |
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Post by jaba on Mar 19, 2021 15:18:31 GMT -6
I have their 19A19 and really quite like it. Use it along side U87, 414EBs, CMV563 and it's just another flavor. Never found it to be better or worse than the others.
Had access to a second for a while and they were great on overheads, vocals, acoustic guitar, piano.
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Post by grantb on Mar 21, 2021 12:59:12 GMT -6
Here's a lil shootout with the 19A9 against some of the usual suspects
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Post by chessparov on Mar 21, 2021 21:43:37 GMT -6
I wonder if the EV 635a was included too! Have to see... Chris |
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Post by EmRR on Mar 21, 2021 22:47:33 GMT -6
There may be no better mic than the 635A......if SM57’s are the only option.....
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