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M49
Apr 4, 2021 4:36:29 GMT -6
Post by gouge on Apr 4, 2021 4:36:29 GMT -6
I've had the beginning of a diy M49 sitting in a box for a few years and its time to try and finish it off. i started it years back when the bodies were being developed on group diy but those bodies after 2 years got shelved, so frustrated, i shelved the project. fast forward quite a years and the bodies have been available for a while now from various people.
since time has moved on there are many more options now for parts. so what body / transformer / capsule should i aim for?
from memory i bought the self bias round circuit boards from vintagemicrophonepcb.
i was going to get the microphone parts body , thiersch cap and ami transformer. for no other reason than they have a good name.
all suggestion welcome.
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M49
Apr 4, 2021 12:35:13 GMT -6
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Post by marylin on Apr 4, 2021 12:35:13 GMT -6
Body is available on store.studio939.com from Chunger, chinese m49 style body.
Transformer bv11 from Moby is great too, theres also FAB bv11, Haufe...
Capsule - Thiersh is IMHO ok, 3U audio have now new M7 style capsule, Maiku k47, Dany's M7...
M49C version is more DIY friendly. For M49b you will need more 'complicated' PSU...
I have point to point boards with rubber parts for M49 C ans B version...
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M49
Apr 9, 2021 16:59:19 GMT -6
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Post by Mister Chase on Apr 9, 2021 16:59:19 GMT -6
Funny you mention this. I had the same thing happen on that forum. Lost $250 or so on one of those bodies that never happened.
Fast forward some years and I finished mine two days ago with Chungers body.
Mine uses the AMI T49 transformer. Also check out Moby's stuff. His are apparently very close to the originals.
I used Dany's m7 capsule and I think it sounds very good.
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Post by gouge on Apr 9, 2021 19:10:22 GMT -6
great to hear someone made good... hope it sings for you. thx for chiming in.
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M49
Apr 9, 2021 19:21:20 GMT -6
Post by Mister Chase on Apr 9, 2021 19:21:20 GMT -6
Sure thing. I just started a thread with some clips. IMO it's worth doing... it's a really good mic. No idea how close to a 49c but it probably harkens to that sound a bit.
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Post by gouge on Apr 9, 2021 21:10:19 GMT -6
since finding out kinda blue was recorded with 49's i haven't been able to shake the need. :-)
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M49
Apr 9, 2021 23:29:19 GMT -6
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Post by Mister Chase on Apr 9, 2021 23:29:19 GMT -6
Incredible album. I saw some studio pics of the Dave Brubeck sessions for Take 5 I think, and they had an m49 on upright bass, piano and sax. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com/photographs/HOgg6H/Dave-Brubeck-New-York-City-1959Pretty cool. You should definitely make it! I haven't stopped pining for a 67 for years, but I may just buy one... we'll see. I wouldn't mind another m49c. If I do it again, I'd rather powder coat the body and do a flat nickel on the basket. |
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Apr 21, 2021 4:46:03 GMT -6
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 21, 2021 4:46:03 GMT -6
So, is there a build thread and bom?
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Post by gouge on Apr 21, 2021 5:54:48 GMT -6
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Apr 21, 2021 5:57:41 GMT -6
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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 21, 2021 5:57:41 GMT -6
Oh oh !  thx! |
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thx!