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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 30, 2022 11:40:53 GMT -6
Yeah - Upton 251 was there too. It sounded great and very similar - top was rolled in comparison which is not what I would have thought. So it makes me think a tube change or tweak to the capsule would have brought it closer. They were all really, really close to Dolly I thought. But I guess one man's "close" is another man's "totally different." But trust me, they were close.
Anyway - Dolly being vintage sounds fantastic. Handles sibilance like a vintage mic. Top is rolled probably just from being 65 years old or whatever. Fantastic sounding mic. Most people there kinda leaned towards it still sounding the best. The H251 sounded like Dolly with more top. Sounded really, really great. For me - I would spend the $6k over the $30k every day and never think about it again. My only question would be how the H251 handles sibilance in real world use. Like - is it going to handle sibilance like a vintage mic (where you seem to hear the esses, but they're never sibilant) or is it going to sound modern. That's something you just can't judge in a couple of hours. All in all - it sounds amazing.
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Post by chipbuttie on Nov 30, 2022 11:57:06 GMT -6
Does the Upton handle sibilance like a vintage mic? I haven’t had the chance to try one.
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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 30, 2022 12:51:06 GMT -6
Does the Upton handle sibilance like a vintage mic? I haven’t had the chance to try one. Not particularly. Don’t know if I’ve heard one that really does. |
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Post by timcampbell on Nov 30, 2022 14:20:54 GMT -6
Already preparing for the next batch? Nice. How about the first batch? Best, Andriejus Aputis Welcome Andriejus! You can read in all the comments how much everyone likes the mechanics of the H251 |
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Post by hadaja on Nov 30, 2022 19:59:07 GMT -6
Yeah - Upton 251 was there too. It sounded great and very similar - top was rolled in comparison which is not what I would have thought. So it makes me think a tube change or tweak to the capsule would have brought it closer. They were all really, really close to Dolly I thought. But I guess one man's "close" is another man's "totally different." But trust me, they were close. Anyway - Dolly being vintage sounds fantastic. Handles sibilance like a vintage mic. Top is rolled probably just from being 65 years old or whatever. Fantastic sounding mic. Most people there kinda leaned towards it still sounding the best. The H251 sounded like Dolly with more top. Sounded really, really great. For me - I would spend the $6k over the $30k every day and never think about it again. My only question would be how the H251 handles sibilance in real world use. Like - is it going to handle sibilance like a vintage mic (where you seem to hear the esses, but they're never sibilant) or is it going to sound modern. That's something you just can't judge in a couple of hours. All in all - it sounds amazing. Hey was this the shootout from a couple of years ago or was this a recent one? Thanks John |
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 1, 2022 0:39:13 GMT -6
Yeah - Upton 251 was there too. It sounded great and very similar - top was rolled in comparison which is not what I would have thought. So it makes me think a tube change or tweak to the capsule would have brought it closer. They were all really, really close to Dolly I thought. But I guess one man's "close" is another man's "totally different." But trust me, they were close. Anyway - Dolly being vintage sounds fantastic. Handles sibilance like a vintage mic. Top is rolled probably just from being 65 years old or whatever. Fantastic sounding mic. Most people there kinda leaned towards it still sounding the best. The H251 sounded like Dolly with more top. Sounded really, really great. For me - I would spend the $6k over the $30k every day and never think about it again. My only question would be how the H251 handles sibilance in real world use. Like - is it going to handle sibilance like a vintage mic (where you seem to hear the esses, but they're never sibilant) or is it going to sound modern. That's something you just can't judge in a couple of hours. All in all - it sounds amazing. Hey was this the shootout from a couple of years ago or was this a recent one? Thanks John Two saturdays ago |
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Post by hadaja on Dec 1, 2022 0:44:51 GMT -6
Good to know.
I have a few nos tube options for my Upton 251 i have been using over the last year.
The standard EH tube was fine but its nice to enhance its capability using these older tubes.
Thanks
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 1, 2022 9:59:07 GMT -6
Good to know. I have a few nos tube options for my Upton 251 i have been using over the last year. The standard EH tube was fine but its nice to enhance its capability using these older tubes. Thanks I preferred a Mullard in mine. |
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Post by aremos on Dec 16, 2022 20:29:50 GMT -6
There was a recent shootout I attended. I’ll try and get some pics up. The Heiserman really sounded like an in-spec Dolly (Jeff’s vintage 251) Waiting for the pix & wanted to see how it & the Upton were stacked against the original. Was there any other mic compared? |
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Post by boostudio on Feb 21, 2023 7:30:50 GMT -6
Woohoo indeed — just received the email from Heiserman:
My H251 is being burned in now and should be ready to ship within the next 7 days!!!!
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Post by drbill on Feb 21, 2023 9:30:13 GMT -6
Congrats!!! I haven't heard a peep....
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Post by crillemannen on Feb 21, 2023 10:06:47 GMT -6
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Post by tskguy on Feb 21, 2023 13:57:53 GMT -6
Hey all, We are starting to ship now!! |
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Post by tskguy on Feb 21, 2023 14:30:40 GMT -6
ab101, We are taking zero money down orders to get inline. Once we complete the first batch built and shipped I would expect a build time of around 4-6 weeks. It's good to get inline!
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Post by aremos on Feb 21, 2023 15:39:49 GMT -6
Hey all, We are starting to ship now!! Very much looking forward! Once we pay & it is shipped, how many days do we have for a full refund if we're not happy with it? Thanks. |
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Post by drbill on Feb 21, 2023 15:40:12 GMT -6
I heard from Matt today!!! Woohoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by ab101 on Feb 21, 2023 17:51:39 GMT -6
I ordered! YAY!
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Post by seawell on Feb 21, 2023 18:12:23 GMT -6
A little sneak peak of the prototype to hold everyone over 😁
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Post by rob61 on Feb 22, 2023 7:35:00 GMT -6
Hey all, We are starting to ship now!! Haven't heard anything yet on mine, ordered same day I got the email Oct 9, 2022. Hoping it'll be in the first batch. Looking forward to shooting it out against my vintage mics (AKG C-12, Neumann U-47, Neumann M-49) and the H-47tube to see what kind of mojo it brings to the table. I don't have an original 251 which is why I'm hoping this brings the goods and can earn a place alongside the vintage originals. |
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Post by tskguy on Feb 22, 2023 8:21:39 GMT -6
Rob, I sent you a message.. You are in the first batch for sure.. We are shipping in order but with a no money down order we will most likely get some folks that just bow out. We also have enough new hardware to build the next 100. Once we get 251 website up anyone can place an order.
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Post by tskguy on Feb 22, 2023 8:25:33 GMT -6
Hey all, We are starting to ship now!! Very much looking forward! Once we pay & it is shipped, how many days do we have for a full refund if we're not happy with it? Thanks. We offer a Full Refund within 14 Day Trial Period. You pay return shipping. |
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Post by drbill on Feb 22, 2023 14:07:36 GMT -6
tskguy - I'm getting SOOOOO excited. 
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Post by tskguy on Feb 23, 2023 9:58:04 GMT -6
tskguy - I'm getting SOOOOO excited. Looking forward to your thoughts! |
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Post by drbill on Feb 23, 2023 11:01:00 GMT -6
tskguy - I'm getting SOOOOO excited. Looking forward to your thoughts! <thumbsup> An Elam is one of the only holy grail mics I've never had the opportunity to use, so it will be fun!! Might be good on Shakers. |
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Post by rob61 on Feb 23, 2023 11:22:22 GMT -6
Looking forward to your thoughts! <thumbsup> An Elam is one of the only holy grail mics I've never had the opportunity to use, so it will be fun!! Might be good on Shakers. better yet... cowbell |
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