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M147
Jan 30, 2023 9:55:41 GMT -6
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Post by keymod on Jan 30, 2023 9:55:41 GMT -6
Thoughts about this Neumann mic?
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Post by tkaitkai on Jan 30, 2023 10:20:01 GMT -6
I was very strongly considering this one before I bought my old M149 years ago.
From what I can tell, it’s a very mid-focused mic, kind of in the general U47 family of sound, but much more forward/pushed, if that makes sense.
Very similar design to the 149 — K47 capsule, 6111 tube that’s soldered in place, transformerless output. Same PSU as the 149. But sonically, it’s got its own thing going on. I feel like the 149 is a much better mic overall, but I’ve heard some great recordings with the 147 as well.
I wouldn’t pay retail price, though.
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M147
Jan 30, 2023 10:30:24 GMT -6
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Post by keymod on Jan 30, 2023 10:30:24 GMT -6
I saw a pre-owned one listed relatively local to me for about half of retail.
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 30, 2023 11:11:21 GMT -6
I’d buy a Soyuz 017 and be happy.
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Post by tkaitkai on Jan 30, 2023 11:27:01 GMT -6
I saw a pre-owned one listed relatively local to me for about half of retail. That's probably a good price.
To be honest, though, unless you already have a solid 47-ish mic on hand and you're sure you want the 147, I'd much rather put the money toward something like a Peluso 2247 or Golden Age GA47. Or maybe a Stam. You could also hunt around for a good deal on a used 149. Not sure how likely this is with inflation these days, but I got mine for $2600 back in 2018.
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M147
Jan 30, 2023 12:02:26 GMT -6
Post by enlav on Jan 30, 2023 12:02:26 GMT -6
For that price I'd be tempted to just grab one for different options.
Maybe worth noting, the M147 does seem to distort on higher SPL sources. One experience I remember was using it at the end of a BD tunnel and realizing afterwards it was overloading at the mic. Sounded fine in the mix (the particular session/studio didn't have a whole lot of mics to use, so that found its way on drums). I honestly don't know how loud is too loud for the microphone, but it handled other acoustic sources just fine after.
Figured I'd make that note, since I don't think I've ever had that issue arise in other Neumann mic.
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Post by drbill on Jan 30, 2023 12:12:40 GMT -6
Thoughts about this Neumann mic? The ONE (and probably only, but I haven't tried them all) Neumann mic that I don't like. Haven't used one for years though. Maybe I could find a use for it now.... |
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Post by recordingengineer on Jan 30, 2023 13:00:04 GMT -6
Upstairs in Studio B at the studio, there is a pair that seems to now be permanently on a solid-state amp Leslie top for a B3; after I placed them there at least a year ago. Guess the studio owner and the players are loving them there okay-enough. I’ll eventually try them on outside kick and bass amps. Studio A, with a tube amp Leslie for a B3, I’ve been gravitating toward Blue Woodpeckers on top. I have to foamy and pop-filter them though due to wind though.
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Post by ab101 on Jan 30, 2023 13:11:37 GMT -6
Had a pair. Sold a pair. One of my few sales I never regretted.  Thought they were great at first. But as I used them more and more my opinion changed. Tried it on virtually everything. Did not excel on anything. I know some people maybe say bass. But I would rather have a different mic on bass. (Upright - I use AEA 44 ribbon and a condenser and blend.) But just not worth having given all the other choices. I found it too murky. Not a euphonic thickness, but a murky thickness. Your opinion may differ! |
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Post by seawell on Jan 30, 2023 13:47:34 GMT -6
Very mid forward. Not a fan of it on vocals at all.
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Post by ericn on Jan 30, 2023 13:49:40 GMT -6
Yeah I would probably buy a TLM103 before a M147.
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Post by drbill on Jan 30, 2023 14:07:07 GMT -6
Yeah I would probably buy a TLM103 before a M147. If I found out that an M147 was a TLM 103 with a tube I wouldn't be surprised. LOL |
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Post by ericn on Jan 30, 2023 14:49:40 GMT -6
Yeah I would probably buy a TLM103 before a M147. If I found out that an M147 was a TLM 103 with a tube I wouldn't be surprised. LOL If I didn’t know it really had a K47 I would say it is, but since it doesn’t have a transformer, it could be called a TLM147! |
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Post by reddirt on Jan 30, 2023 18:58:49 GMT -6
Not a very nice sounding Mic IMO , as others have said it's very mid focused (in a broad band way) and would probably only find favour in a specialist position whatever that might be.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2023 21:29:47 GMT -6
Not a fan, I'd take a TLM 193 over one any day of the week.
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jan 30, 2023 21:53:33 GMT -6
Wasn’t a fan when I tried one on a few sources.
Did some work on a Pretty Reckless record and it’s the mic Kato used for Taylor’s vocal. He was a pretty funny dude - asked him if he wanted to shoot out a bunch of the vintage mic collection and his answer was “why the hell would I do that - I keep a 147 in my Jeep and I can punch a vocal anywhere anytime I want to”. Fair enough dude hahaha
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Post by thehightenor on Jan 31, 2023 5:29:57 GMT -6
Thoughts about this Neumann mic? The ONE (and probably only, but I haven't tried them all) Neumann mic that I don't like. Haven't used one for years though. Maybe I could find a use for it now.... I demoed one once and thought someone had stuffed cotton wool into the head basket! I thought what an odd little mic - not cheap either. Apparently, they can sound good on a bass guitar amp? I personally struggled to find a use for it. |
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Post by chessparov on Jan 31, 2023 10:39:11 GMT -6
Right now with a handmade capsule around $1500...
Beesneez BU67 for a tube mic IMHO.
Chris
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Post by jmoose on Feb 1, 2023 21:47:03 GMT -6
I got an M147 as part of a trade years ago and it's been good overall. I like it.
Sounds like a 47Fet to me... mid forward yes. It's not the classic sorta 47ish voice at all.
Its been in front of more vocalists then I can count. No not always a winner but nothing is. Kick drum? Nah. Sounds fine I guess if you like that tone. Don't really dig a 47Fet on kick out either. Kinda boring IMO. There's better places to hang it.
147 tends to sound excellent in front of clean Fender amps like a twin or super reverb. Smooth! Occasionally loud Marshall kinda stuff... acoustic guitars? Absolutely! Horns & brass no problem. Right now I'm using it as the "catchall overdub" mic.
Maybe not a do-everything mic but a solid addition to a working studios locker.
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