Would you rather (C37 choices)

P’s are FET so a bit Different sound wise, last I looked they were once again less than c48’s. Biggest problem is matching a pair of capsules these days even if my memory is correct and the “p” was the 2000’s reissue.
Tonelux planned to do a FET c37 clone but I think it was going to be fixed cardiod and never happened.
I do love Sony’s but at this point I would love to see someone like Beesneez give us a nice tube 37 with the mechanical pattern control, a FET 37, and fixed cardiod FET. If we could get a c48 clone, even without the battery power I would be a very happy camper.

Transformer and Metal work are the hardest part, the 87 capsule would just require a little tweaking.

The reason I suggested the FET cardiod as well is I’ll bet with just a slight mod to the head basket he could use his body from the BC12a and give us another budget FET classic.
Then we beg for a C48😁

Chris do you know how tempting it was to sketch a rack panel labeled MEL as a reply🤪

And if the client actually pays

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Any consideration for the Tonelux JC37??

Hi All. I would certainly be interested in remaking the C37a.  I do have an original and some capsules so it would be an overly difficult project to move on.

capsule and transformer are quite easy to make for this mic.  The circuit is also uber simple (we may even make a tweak or two to lower the noise if you want.

So a few questions for you all.

1/ Would you want the mic to be traditionally made as in the mechanical omni C7 capsule or would you prefer a dual output version (so basically 2 mics in one) so you could choose the patterns either during or post capture?

2/ How many of you would want to purchase one?

3/ would you want the head grille to be perforated like the original or mesh?

Let me know.

thanks.

Tim that is what I thought l, but years ago a couple of guys on GS Kept saying it and the C48 were both 67/87. So there I go repeating GS folklore 40 lashes with a cheap cable ! I’m

Oh it looks great by the way.

I want one was excited, told the wife I was going to get on the list, so she hands me the kid’s tuition bill, I’m out for the next 4 years and I’m broke for at least the next 4 years.

Keep an eye out for a Groove Tube MD3 or MD3A, which uses Josephson's version of a Sony 37 capsule and was Aspen's "spare no expense" attempt to recreate that microphone (it was his person favorite). Or, maybe a Manley Silver.

Sony C38B's are not expensive second hand if you are thinking FET route

I believe the circuit is pretty similar, although the the C37P has a higher dynamic range and can handle a higher sound pressure level. They have the same capsule