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Post by Johnkenn on Jul 5, 2014 14:52:17 GMT -6
That being said, the collector in me still wants a U67...but I've used this CV4 on two records I'm finishing up and everyone lives the vocal sounds.
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Post by jsteiger on Jul 5, 2014 15:52:02 GMT -6
That being said, the collector in me still wants a U67... This is the reason why I sought out real ones instead of building. Currently, I collect the gear more than I use it. I plan on that changing once we move south. If it doesn't, I expect you to slap me silly Johnkenn |
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Jul 5, 2014 16:12:28 GMT -6
That being said, the collector in me still wants a U67... This is the reason why I sought out real ones instead of building. Currently, I collect the gear more than I use it. I plan on that changing once we move south. If it doesn't, I expect you to slap me silly JohnkennMy reason too. There isn't a warehouse full of vintage mics anywhere. The prices will only go up so my logic is why not own a few. I can always flip a vintage mic in a hurry if need be. Trouble is, they sound so damn good, you start to get trapped  |
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Post by kidvybes on Jul 5, 2014 16:28:27 GMT -6
My reason too. There isn't a warehouse full of vintage mics anywhere. The prices will only go up so my logic is why not own a few. I can always flip a vintage mic in a hurry if need be. Trouble is, they sound so damn good, you start to get trapped ...which leads me to start a new thread: realgearonline.com/thread/1611/love-mic |
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Post by Shannon on Jul 5, 2014 17:09:28 GMT -6
A u67 is always u67 it set the standard, as all the classics. The DIY and new mic market Is still new to me I enjoy making others that can't afford them, and have talent to play with the big boys. I always ask a person what do they want the mic to sound like. Well over 60% always say a mix of 2 classics or kinda like this and some of that. Which start a whole new thing now that it's possible |
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Post by deehope on Jul 5, 2014 17:31:10 GMT -6
A u67 is always u67 it set the standard, as all the classics. The DIY and new mic market Is still new to me I enjoy making others that can't afford them, and have talent to play with the big boys. I always ask a person what do they want the mic to sound like. Well over 60% always say a mix of 2 classics or kinda like this and some of that. Which start a whole new thing now that it's possible I sent you an email. |
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 5, 2014 19:50:48 GMT -6
My mic was very nice before sinsay did his work. Before he did his work we did compare my stock mic to Jeff's best vintage u67. My mic was a little harder in the upper mids and a little less lowend. Very much in the same vein and a fantastic mic. After the comparison I felt really really good about it. But the dork in me wanted to see if Sinsay could push the mic closer to Jeff's vintage unit.
Randy called me before Sinsay did his work and told me how great the mic was and that Sinsay had his work cut out for him to make it better. After the Sinsay's work, Randy called and said I would be very happy to hear the new capsule! That got me super excited to hear it. Randy has great ears.
The samples I heard blew me away. Even on laptop speakers I could hear the difference clearly in favor of Sinsay's work. From what I heard it was amazing. Sinsay's may even try another tweak on the capsule once he gets some time. I am 100% confident in his work. I can say that about only a handful of guys.
HOW DO I TAG SINSAY??? @sinsay
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Post by watchtower on Jul 5, 2014 19:59:26 GMT -6
Are we talking about a DU67? If so, what body, capsule, and tranny are in it?
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 5, 2014 20:19:32 GMT -6
Yes, ami TX and now sinsay's capsule.
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Post by watchtower on Jul 5, 2014 21:04:47 GMT -6
AMI BV12 or AMI T67? Also who made the capsule before sinsay modded/reskinned it?
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Post by Shannon on Jul 5, 2014 21:12:47 GMT -6
AMI BV12 or AMI T67? Also who made the capsule before sinsay modded/reskinned it? That's kinda of the funny thing, truth be told I made a frankencapsule. Honestly had a bunch of parts that I had in my junk drawer and barely had enough to do it. In fact it don't even have all the screws in it and etc... So it is a ghetto build, but was able to make a point. I'm pretty sure that the backplates matched if that helps I know it was not Nuemann or name brand, it was a Chinese for sure but not a Miktek either yes it would help and make a difference to start with a better backplate in this case |
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Post by watchtower on Jul 5, 2014 21:22:39 GMT -6
Thanks for the info. I guess what I was getting at was what capsule was in it when it still sounded great, but slightly "harder in the mids" than the vintage U67?
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Post by deehope on Jul 5, 2014 21:41:48 GMT -6
I believe it was a beesneez k67
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Post by dandeurloo on Jul 7, 2014 15:04:26 GMT -6
T67 and it is a full Sinsay capsule. The original capsule was a BeesNeez. I have had a lot of luck with their capsules.
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Post by Guitar on Jul 7, 2014 16:45:04 GMT -6
I'm interested in a 251 capsule, relative to price of course
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Post by Johnkenn on Jul 7, 2014 19:27:41 GMT -6
My mic was very nice before sinsay did his work. Before he did his work we did compare my stock mic to Jeff's best vintage u67. My mic was a little harder in the upper mids and a little less lowend. Very much in the same vein and a fantastic mic. After the comparison I felt really really good about it. But the dork in me wanted to see if Sinsay could push the mic closer to Jeff's vintage unit. Randy called me before Sinsay did his work and told me how great the mic was and that Sinsay had his work cut out for him to make it better. After the Sinsay's work, Randy called and said I would be very happy to hear the new capsule! That got me super excited to hear it. Randy has great ears. The samples I heard blew me away. Even on laptop speakers I could hear the difference clearly in favor of Sinsay's work. From what I heard it was amazing. Sinsay's may even try another tweak on the capsule once he gets some time. I am 100% confident in his work. I can say that about only a handful of guys. HOW DO I TAG SINSAY??? @sinsayUse the tag button. Shannon |
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Post by jsteiger on Jul 7, 2014 19:42:10 GMT -6
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Post by tskguy on Jul 10, 2014 16:31:04 GMT -6
Hey boys,
It's Eric Heiserman I was mentioned awhile back in this thread.. Good to see some healthy capsule conversations!!
And just to confirm a few things, I am currently making my own brass ck12 variant that is sounding pretty good so far..
It is based on an original deep dish style and is constructed as closely as I can get it! And as you all know very well, the sound of a good c12 is a bit allusive so my capsule is modeled after what some trusted folks consider a great sounding c12..
To be a bit more on topic, I have had the pleasure or dis pleasure of re skinning a large number of Chinese capsules. Some are pretty good in terms of backplates but most really suck on the Mylar front.. I use a type of film that is very different from the Chinese stuff and although I can't prove it I assume it contributes to the way they sound. I also think tuning is a big factor as well. Every Chinese capsule I have re skinned has greatly improved the sound.
And Shannon, really looking forward to meeting you at NAMM. I will bring some toys for us to play with..
Eric
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Post by tonycamphd on Jul 10, 2014 18:07:21 GMT -6
Hey boys, It's Eric Heiserman I was mentioned awhile back in this thread.. Good to see some healthy capsule conversations!! And just to confirm a few things, I am currently making my own brass ck12 variant that is sounding pretty good so far.. It is based on an original deep dish style and is constructed as closely as I can get it! And as you all know very well, the sound of a good c12 is a bit allusive so my capsule is modeled after what some trusted folks consider a great sounding c12.. To be a bit more on topic, I have had the pleasure or dis pleasure of re skinning a large number of Chinese capsules. Some are pretty good in terms of backplates but most really suck on the Mylar front.. I use a type of film that is very different from the Chinese stuff and although I can't prove it I assume it contributes to the way they sound. I also think tuning is a big factor as well. Every Chinese capsule I have re skinned has greatly improved the sound. And Shannon, really looking forward to meeting you at NAMM. I will bring some toys for us to play with.. Eric Great to see you here Eric! for those who haven't heard of Eric, he's of the same avatar name at GroupDiy, he makes some great sounding capsules, i have one of his K67's, and it sounds awesome!(well actually... i have 2 of his capsules, he was nice enough to let me check one out quite a while back, and i still haven't sent it back to him, because i'm a lazy jerk and haven't pulled it out of the mic it's in yet...  Sorry Eric, i'll get it back to you soon, please pm me your new address bromee 8) T |
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Post by kidvybes on Jul 10, 2014 18:23:04 GMT -6
First, congrats to Shannon on the website upgrade: micrehab.com/...I am currently awaiting the re-arrival of my 251 clone with one of Eric's tweaked HK-12 capsules...Eric tuned this one to accommodate my specific tonal request (not quite classic voicing)... |
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Post by tskguy on Jul 10, 2014 19:35:52 GMT -6
Tony! Keep the capsule it's all yours I completely forgot about it! And Dennis please feel free to post some pics and sound clips of the 251, I really thought it sounded good. It would fun to see what everyone else thinks. Eric |
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Post by Shannon on Jul 11, 2014 12:25:38 GMT -6
Thanx to all checking out my new website. Has a long way to go but atleast it's more than just under construction lol Www.micrehab.comEric looking forward to meeting u |
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Post by tonycamphd on Jul 11, 2014 12:38:07 GMT -6
Tony! Keep the capsule it's all yours I completely forgot about it! And Dennis please feel free to post some pics and sound clips of the 251, I really thought it sounded good. It would fun to see what everyone else thinks. Eric Geez Eric, thats more than nice of you man! Now my inherited Catholic guilt is making me feel like more of a shmuck for not getting that badboy back to you lol Thanx bromee, it will be put to good use, it's sitting in a Jim Williams done up Rode nt1, it sounds great, and of course when someone says "that sounds great", i'll continue to say "it's got a Tsk guy k67 capsule" 8) T |
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Post by category5 on Jul 12, 2014 11:10:24 GMT -6
@shan & Eric, are either of you guys doing a ground up M7 cap?
How do you guys feel about the potential of re-skinning the Chinese K47 capsules? Any chance of getting a lower cost option for the MK47 projects that sounds even remotely like an original? Obviously the blueline Thiersch is the favorite for this project, but that doesn't necessarily mean we can't get the same vibe for less. I'd be much more comfortable throwing a smaller MK47 with a re-skinned Chi cap in front of a windy kick than a 2K+ mic, especially in a live enviro (eek).
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Post by kidvybes on Jul 12, 2014 11:37:14 GMT -6
How do you guys feel about the potential of re-skinning the Chinese K47 capsules? Any chance of getting a lower cost option for the MK47 projects that sounds even remotely like an original? Obviously the blueline Thiersch is the favorite for this project, but that doesn't necessarily mean we can't get the same vibe for less. I'd be much more comfortable throwing a smaller MK47 with a re-skinned Chi cap in front of a windy kick than a 2K+ mic, especially in a live enviro (eek). ...funny you should mention that Shane...Eric just re-skinned a Chinese 32mm K47-style capsule (same one Dave Thomas uses in his Advanced Audio mics) for me while he was tweaking the HK12 in my 251...I'm expecting both to arrive back, later today...as a note, Eric has been re-skinning dozens of those for Jim Jacobsen at JJ Audio along with other Chinese capsules, and Jim has always commented on how much better they sounded when re-skinned properly...the cost of re-skinning is reasonable too...I'm sure Shannon has similar options as well... |
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Sorry Eric, i'll get it back to you soon, please pm me your new address bromee 8)
