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Post by Ward on Oct 25, 2022 5:25:40 GMT -6
Good humor is healing. And by the way, taking it back to the topic, with a name like Flea, it has to be good! (And I love the Flea people and their mics.) Fava Lima Edamame Alfalfa Tastes good too! (hope that passes the Good Humor test... @chesparov promised ice cream) |
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Post by Vincent R. on Dec 28, 2022 10:54:09 GMT -6
I think the crew over at the Tube Tests YouTube Channel did more than anyone to spread the word about FleA Microphones. They just posted these two videos on their new channel Modern Mics. Congrats to both of them!
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Post by seawell on Dec 28, 2022 12:06:01 GMT -6
I think the crew over at the Tube Tests YouTube Channel did more than anyone to spread the word about FleA Microphones. They just posted these two videos on their new channel Modern Mics. Congrats to both of them! I bought a Flea 47 because of their videos. I’m so glad to see them making content again! |
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 28, 2022 13:52:16 GMT -6
I think the crew over at the Tube Tests YouTube Channel did more than anyone to spread the word about FleA Microphones. They just posted these two videos on their new channel Modern Mics. Congrats to both of them! “I HAD to order two!”  |
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Post by chessparov on Dec 28, 2022 14:01:36 GMT -6
Gonna watch their 2nd Video soon. The first one wins "Cutest Unboxing"Award. They sleighed it!  Chris |
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Post by aremos on Dec 28, 2022 15:35:56 GMT -6
Been reading this thread & the Heiserman thread & can't recall exactly which 251's were compared. Was this FleA involved in any of them? Remember there was an original Blackbird shootout years ago with an Upton & the 251's there (including "Dolly"). And then there was the one with Heiserman at Blackbird.
I think JohnKenn was involved in both? Can someone elaborate on what's been compared so far?
Am curious about the Bock, FleA, Heiserman & Upton as these are the main contenders & with 4 different "CK-12" capsules.
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Post by thehightenor on Dec 28, 2022 15:41:49 GMT -6
Gonna watch their 2nd Video soon. The first one wins "Cutest Unboxing"Award. They sleighed it! Chris Yeah, my kids have gotten really excited over the years at all my numerous gear unboxing moments. |
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Post by reddirt on Dec 28, 2022 16:21:46 GMT -6
Wow, if the sound is as good as every facet of boxing and construction that is visible in the vids, the Flea 251 is a hell of a mic. An Anvil type road case! - not necessary but amazing they've gone to these lengths.
Certainly ramps up my interest .
Cheers, Ross
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Post by Vincent R. on Dec 31, 2022 9:20:55 GMT -6
Someone posted a nice sample on the purple site, a comparison between the FleA 47 Next and the the new ELA M251. The 251 sounds wonderful in that clip.
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Post by Ward on Jan 1, 2023 19:12:59 GMT -6
Someone posted a nice sample on the purple site, a comparison between the FleA 47 Next and the the new ELA M251. The 251 sounds wonderful in that clip. Pardon me for being a Richard and throwing a wet blanket on your enthusiasm but in addition to it being more open sounding, it does sound a little bit sibilant. Just something to consider and something that could be more exaggerated with heavy compression factored into the capture or mixing |
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Post by Vincent R. on Jan 1, 2023 19:23:41 GMT -6
Someone posted a nice sample on the purple site, a comparison between the FleA 47 Next and the the new ELA M251. The 251 sounds wonderful in that clip. Pardon me for being a Richard and throwing a wet blanket on your enthusiasm but in addition to it being more open sounding, it does sound a little bit sibilant. Just something to consider and something that could be more exaggerated with heavy compression factored into the capture or mixing It’s gonna be hard for anyone to get the full quality of a mic until it is in your own studio. Still, it had a quality that I was looking for. I would completely expect a 251 to be more open than a 47. As for the sibilance I’d have to go back and listen again in the studio. |
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Post by timcampbell on Jan 1, 2023 19:34:25 GMT -6
Someone posted a nice sample on the purple site, a comparison between the FleA 47 Next and the the new ELA M251. The 251 sounds wonderful in that clip. Do you have a link Vincent? |
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Post by ab101 on Jan 1, 2023 19:43:40 GMT -6
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Post by timcampbell on Jan 1, 2023 19:53:47 GMT -6
I have matched every capsule that I have sent them so far for this series but tonal quality is also determined very much by the tube and tolerances of the other components. I would say that it should be easy to get a matched pair but a random pair should be very close.
I tried answering this over on GS but their deactivation/reactivation process tells me I am reactivated but won't let me post hahaha.
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Post by chessparov on Jan 1, 2023 20:41:37 GMT -6
Someone posted a nice sample on the purple site, a comparison between the FleA 47 Next and the the new ELA M251. The 251 sounds wonderful in that clip. Pardon me for being a Richard and throwing a wet blanket on your enthusiasm but in addition to it being more open sounding, it does sound a little bit sibilant. Just something to consider and something that could be more exaggerated with heavy compression factored into the capture or mixing Hmm... I'll have to re-listen. I didn't remember hearing it as excesssssive. Chris |
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Post by reddirt on Jan 1, 2023 21:34:04 GMT -6
No sibilance in my non studio listen ( i-Mac speakers and Beyer 700 cans)
Cheers, Ross
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Post by Ward on Jan 2, 2023 7:36:40 GMT -6
Pardon me for being a Richard and throwing a wet blanket on your enthusiasm but in addition to it being more open sounding, it does sound a little bit sibilant. Just something to consider and something that could be more exaggerated with heavy compression factored into the capture or mixing Hmm... I'll have to re-listen. I didn't remember hearing it as excesssssive. Chris It isn't excessive. And the 251 its still my favorite microphone of all time. Others are close but the 251 is widely regarded as in the top 5 of all time. |
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Post by Vincent R. on Jan 2, 2023 8:11:15 GMT -6
Hmm... I'll have to re-listen. I didn't remember hearing it as excesssssive. Chris It isn't excessive. And the 251 its still my favorite microphone of all time. Others are close but the 251 is widely regarded as in the top 5 of all time. Well there are some nice 251 offerings out there and coming soon. So I guess we all just need to pick our poisons so to speak. Looking forward to hearing more from the FleA and Heiserman and how they compare with originals, and other established brands like Bock, Upton, and Telefunken. |
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Post by chessparov on Jan 2, 2023 14:23:07 GMT -6
Hmm... I'll have to re-listen. I didn't remember hearing it as excesssssive. Chris It isn't excessive. And the 251 its still my favorite microphone of all time. Others are close but the 251 is widely regarded as in the top 5 of all time. Not as ear-wise as you guys. But on re-listening I could hear how on a more sibilant singer (like me) how it might be enough to break out the de-esser. But it ain't no TLM 103 or Ref C on me! (Get the protective lead shield out) Chris |
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Post by seawell on Jan 13, 2023 21:08:38 GMT -6
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Post by Vincent R. on Jan 13, 2023 21:41:45 GMT -6
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 13, 2023 22:02:55 GMT -6
There were no Fleas in any of the shootouts I’ve been to.
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Post by seawell on Jan 13, 2023 22:17:41 GMT -6
Geez...that thing sounds so good 😫
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Post by timcampbell on May 10, 2023 7:58:27 GMT -6
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Post by Vincent R. on May 10, 2023 9:18:36 GMT -6
They really all sound good. FleA is a touch warmer, which I like on the female voice. I like the Bock on the male vocal. Its more modern sounding than the other two. I foresee a FleA in my future.
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