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Post by hadaja on Jun 9, 2023 4:34:35 GMT -6
Well thats a nice touch. Looking forward to this. Thanks
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Post by Ward on Jun 9, 2023 6:38:02 GMT -6
Well thats a nice touch. Looking forward to this. Thanks Looking forward to your report and comparisons! |
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Post by keymod on Jun 25, 2023 15:07:12 GMT -6
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Post by paulcheeba on Jun 25, 2023 17:48:35 GMT -6
For some reason the low end is lite on this vocal. I’m use to a CK12 having a beefy but smooth low end. |
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Post by opr on Jul 14, 2023 6:44:15 GMT -6
For some reason the low end is lite on this vocal. I’m use to a CK12 having a beefy but smooth low end. The Ck12 has plenty of low end in a C12 a circuit but a 251 has a low cut built into the circuit a little lite comparatively. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2023 10:57:20 GMT -6
Yeah, I had a Tele 251 and that was lighter / brighter than a C12 (probably due to the bass perception shift). Won't deny it, I am interested but it's still not a cheap mic to plunge into and be at the first of the queue (sorry). I generally don't touch mic's unless there's demo units or at least some sort of returns policy, I'm not a fan of using the latter but it's better than nothing.
Mic's are unfortunately personal and they can be hit or miss on certain voices. Good news is I've yet to come across a 251 or C800 style mic that doesn't work on my voice..
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Post by hadaja on Jul 15, 2023 1:57:54 GMT -6
Mark has been making 12/251’s with his own custom made capsules for a while now so its not really something new or that has just come out. . To get a custom 251 wth a manufacturers own custom made capsule in this price bracket is actually quite unique.
I have noticed the power supply is a modded chinese one so there is some cost cutting features here.
My BSA swiss made 251 costing 2 x the price still had the chinese modded power supply.
This is the month that mic should come out. I am hoping this is still happening.
It seemed like a great opportunity for a fellow aussie to take advantage of this deal.
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Post by hadaja on Aug 14, 2023 1:49:25 GMT -6
Wow the OPR 251 finally arrived and i was lucky enough to get number 0001. Quick tests, compared to my Upton at nearly 3 x times the price there’s a whole lot of things to like about this mic. Attachments:
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Post by hadaja on Aug 14, 2023 1:54:01 GMT -6
Nice off white colour, the internal mod switch is a great addition. Very sturdy shockmount and the upgraded power supply is very quiet. Proper testing in a couple of weeks. Attachments:
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Post by opr on Aug 14, 2023 2:18:08 GMT -6
Thanks for posting Dale! Great to hear that you're enjoying the Plan 251 Ultralux! Great pictures also 👌 👏
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Post by mics on Aug 14, 2023 3:46:14 GMT -6
They look really nice Mark, well done!!!
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Post by keymod on Aug 14, 2023 4:00:19 GMT -6
Wow the OPR 251 finally arrived and i was lucky enough to get number 0001. Quick tests, compared to my Upton at nearly 3 x times the price there’s a whole lot of things to like about this mic. Mine is at Customs at JFK in NYC. Hope to see it soon. Maybe I got #2.... |
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Post by opr on Aug 14, 2023 4:14:32 GMT -6
They look really nice Mark, well done!!! Thanks Ben! I appreciate it! |
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Post by drumsound on Aug 14, 2023 8:59:45 GMT -6
Nice off white colour, the internal mod switch is a great addition. Very sturdy shockmount and the upgraded power supply is very quiet. Proper testing in a couple of weeks. Mod switch? |
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Post by hadaja on Aug 14, 2023 16:04:42 GMT -6
Yep. And i can see a use for either selection. I sit firmly in the PIO camp for my amateur vocals. but the extended reach of the other capacitor would definitely have its places. First time i have seen this added on a 251. Very cool feature. Attachments:
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Post by opr on Aug 14, 2023 20:07:58 GMT -6
Yep. And i can see a use for either selection. I sit firmly in the PIO camp for my amateur vocals. but the extended reach of the other capacitor would definitely have its places. First time i have seen this added on a 251. Very cool feature. Thanks for your post Dale! To clarify,the other yellow cap is a polyester type which offers a nice contrast to the electrolytic. It's a little more mellow sounding. Hope this helps. Cheers! Mark |
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Post by keymod on Aug 16, 2023 16:18:08 GMT -6
Got mine today! S#0003,well done. I like the fact that front and rear of the headbasket are slightly different color. I am looking forward to comparing it to our Shannon Rhodes c12/251.
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Post by ericn on Aug 16, 2023 19:23:02 GMT -6
Got mine today! S#0003,well done. I like the fact that front and rear of the headbasket are slightly different color. I am looking forward to comparing it to our Shannon Rhodes c12/251. Do tell us what you think, if these sound as good as they look it’s a bargain. |
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Post by probably on Aug 24, 2023 0:26:38 GMT -6
(New account formally know as INeedAnswers)
I got the STANDARD with the ck12 upgrade, I too got serial no 1 (Standard)#0001, I got (Standard)#0002 also (reserved) (I had to have the first two)
First Impressions
I lost the desire to get a real telefunken 251e or even think about getting one anymore.(all my mic purchases for the foreseeable future will be bought from O.P.R besides a second neumann u87ai and mk67 mod)
(Heads up mark there will be a second AMI bv12 somewhere in the future)
My partner prefers the 251 on my voice more than my mk67 with the ami bv12 replacement so much so she wanted one of her own. (She really loved the lows of my voice on this mic)
I cannot hear the near 10 times price difference of the Tele 251e, makes you think how many people really just "Hear" (See a recognizable badge) and say it sounds better.
Honestly save your money and buy the cheaper option from Mark
Save even more and get the Standard Variant
Spoiler alert he might be working on a big old 47 (Already called Dibs on serial no 1 and 2 sorry!)
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Post by probably on Aug 24, 2023 0:37:15 GMT -6
Got mine today! S#0003,well done. I like the fact that front and rear of the headbasket are slightly different color. I am looking forward to comparing it to our Shannon Rhodes c12/251. Do tell us what you think, if these sound as good as they look it’s a bargain. I am glad I bought one and paying off the second one, I am sending the first one back in to have to a have a stereo matched pair. Honestly cannot recommend enough. |
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Post by probably on Aug 24, 2023 7:54:59 GMT -6
Wow the OPR 251 finally arrived and i was lucky enough to get number 0001. Quick tests, compared to my Upton at nearly 3 x times the price there’s a whole lot of things to like about this mic. Mine is at Customs at JFK in NYC. Hope to see it soon. Maybe I got #2.... If you got the Standard #1 and #2 were taken because of me |
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Post by keymod on Aug 24, 2023 9:14:49 GMT -6
Mine is at Customs at JFK in NYC. Hope to see it soon. Maybe I got #2.... If you got the Standard #1 and #2 were taken because of me I got the Ultralux, #3 |
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Post by probably on Aug 24, 2023 11:20:23 GMT -6
If you got the Standard #1 and #2 were taken because of me I got the Ultralux, #3 Did you do the comparison against the Shannon Rhodes c12/251? |
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Post by keymod on Aug 24, 2023 14:42:44 GMT -6
Did you do the comparison against the Shannon Rhodes c12/251? Not yet. Another week or so, hopefully. |
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Post by probably on Aug 24, 2023 15:20:56 GMT -6
Did you do the comparison against the Shannon Rhodes c12/251? Not yet. Another week or so, hopefully. Looking forward to reading your findings. Though for me this mic is more than enough for any 251 needs. |
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