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Post by markfouxman on Aug 15, 2024 21:23:20 GMT -6
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Post by ericn on Aug 15, 2024 21:41:41 GMT -6
Here is some interesting porn from the repairs of quite awesome ribbons I was doing. Re-ribboned motor of Melodium 42B--a wonderful French classic ribbon: View AttachmentHere is Telefunken Ela M 25 after complete renovation. This is the first ribbon microphone in production. Originally designed by Siemens, re-branded under Telefunken and Klangfilm. Very heavy (hefty 10 pounds), with impeccable craftsmanship--just look at all those bolts and hardware--those all were made by hand--time when CNC, or just automatic machinery ware still some 30 years away. Still sounds wonderful by all modern standards, with a nice and healthy output: View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentThe DR took “ mic porn” literally 😁 |
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Post by markfouxman on Aug 15, 2024 21:51:07 GMT -6
Here is some interesting porn from the repairs of quite awesome ribbons I was doing. Re-ribboned motor of Melodium 42B--a wonderful French classic ribbon: View AttachmentHere is Telefunken Ela M 25 after complete renovation. This is the first ribbon microphone in production. Originally designed by Siemens, re-branded under Telefunken and Klangfilm. Very heavy (hefty 10 pounds), with impeccable craftsmanship--just look at all those bolts and hardware--those all were made by hand--time when CNC, or just automatic machinery ware still some 30 years away. Still sounds wonderful by all modern standards, with a nice and healthy output: View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentThe DR took “ mic porn” literally 😁 Obviously, something I have a great affinity for))) |
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Post by drumsound on Aug 15, 2024 23:17:07 GMT -6
Beyer M201, great off axis rejection as a hyper cardioid, never used it on anything but snare, and never by itself as it comes off a little thin, very good for articulation though, if anyone has another "use" suggestion i should try... i'm all ears View AttachmentView AttachmentMy M201 is almost always on HiHat. I don't like zippy hats, I like more chunk in the tone. Mandolin is also wonderful with an M201. OH not bad either. And sometimes guitar solos. The more compact sound works nicely to sit up front and sound focused. |
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Post by tonycamphd on Aug 16, 2024 21:03:01 GMT -6
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Post by markfouxman on Aug 17, 2024 0:10:13 GMT -6
At the urging of the dear departed and super cool friend that I miss often, kidvibes, I asked the good Dr Fouxman to do up a pair of Apex 205's after i tried my best to diy them myself, he turned them into absolute monsters, ribboned them like they should be, and added custom diffusors, they sound just incredible with high freq extension that is so smooth, exactly like Dennis told me they would end up sounding, I can't use them without saluting the sky to good ole D View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentFirst (before reading), I saw the picture and thought--wait a second, this is mine, LOL..
Thanks for the warm words and glad you like the mics! Likewise I miss Kidvibes... sad.
Is it my imagination, or just an optical illusion, but the ribbon doesn't look straight. Can you check it, please?
Best, M
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Post by tonycamphd on Aug 17, 2024 20:35:02 GMT -6
At the urging of the dear departed and super cool friend that I miss often, kidvibes, I asked the good Dr Fouxman to do up a pair of Apex 205's after i tried my best to diy them myself, he turned them into absolute monsters, ribboned them like they should be, and added custom diffusors, they sound just incredible with high freq extension that is so smooth, exactly like Dennis told me they would end up sounding, I can't use them without saluting the sky to good ole D View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentFirst (before reading), I saw the picture and thought--wait a second, this is mine, LOL..
Thanks for the warm words and glad you like the mics! Likewise I miss Kidvibes... sad.
Is it my imagination, or just an optical illusion, but the ribbon doesn't look straight. Can you check it, please?
Best, M
Hi Mark, I think i see what you're seeing in the pic at the bottom? I took it apart and upon very close inspection it is absolutely flawless, it is sitting between the magnets perfectly and still sounds great, so thanx again👍🏻 |
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Post by paulcheeba on Aug 17, 2024 23:57:23 GMT -6
I’m not bragging but it would take me 2 days to do this and I can’t justify it but these were some I could think of:
1. 12 Clone 251’s 2 BN, 2 HM & 2 Bock, 2 Upgraded AR51’s and 4 custom built with Haun & BN capsules.
2. 2 C12’s, 2 Flea with AKG capsule’s, 2 DIY with BN capsules and 2 C12a’s & 2 BC12a’s
3. AKG C24.
4. 2 Brauner VM1
5. 2 Brauner Valvet & 3 Phantera
6. 2 Chandler REDD and 2 TG
7. 2 Horch RMJ2 mk2
8. 6 M49’s including 2 M49V, 2 Blackspade and upgraded Fleas with K49’s.
9. 3 OG U47, 1 OG u48, 2 Flea with Beesneez capsules, Voxorama with K49 and VF14m and a Nordic NU47 in wood. 2 others : an SA 47 and a GAP XL with new heads and capsules. Some M7 heads, original & Thiersch red and blue.
10. Many ribbons Coles, 90% of the AEA catalog, EMI and 4 Beyers.
10b. Manley Silvers.
11. 6 U67 including 2 BN.
12. 3 Neumann SM69 2 tube and 1 fet.
13. Sony C800G & 2 C100’s.
14. Soyuz 017 2 Tube, 2 Fet, 2 tube 013 and 2 Bomblet.
15. Stam 87T’s and BU87’s.
16. A couple of ball and biscuits.
17. Large selection of Dynamic mics.
18. 2 KM84, 2 KM 85, Mercenary M69’s and 2 KM 184.
19. 3 Josephson e22’s & 2 LS 308’s
20. Pair of Schoeps CMC 6 U with mk4’s.
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Post by chessparov on Aug 18, 2024 1:28:56 GMT -6
I hope you have good security Paul.* Last week the National Scrabble Museum was robbed. And the embarrassed Security is at a loss for words.  Chris *Awesome list! (I can hear Ward and Dr. Bill counting away) |
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Post by paulcheeba on Aug 18, 2024 8:48:37 GMT -6
I hope you have good security Paul.* Last week the National Scrabble Museum was robbed. And the embarrassed Security is at a loss for words. Chris *Awesome list! (I can hear Ward and Dr. Bill counting away) It’s fine I live next door and I take the cables home at night. Plus I have a fearless mini schnauzer. |
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Post by drumsound on Aug 18, 2024 9:46:43 GMT -6
I’m not bragging but it would take me 2 days to do this and I can’t justify it but these were some I could think of: 1. 12 Clone 251’s 2 BN, 2 HM & 2 Bock, 2 Upgraded AR51’s and 4 custom built with Haun & BN capsules. 2. 2 C12’s, 2 Flea with AKG capsule’s, 2 DIY with BN capsules and 2 C12a’s & 2 BC12a’s 3. AKG C24. 4. 2 Brauner VM1 5. 2 Brauner Valvet & 3 Phantera 6. 2 Chandler REDD and 2 TG 7. 2 Horch RMJ2 mk2 8. 6 M49’s including 2 M49V, 2 Blackspade and upgraded Fleas with K49’s. 9. 3 OG U47, 1 OG u48, 2 Flea with Beesneez capsules, Voxorama with K49 and VF14m and a Nordic NU47 in wood. 2 others : an SA 47 and a GAP XL with new heads and capsules. Some M7 heads, original & Thiersch red and blue. 10. Many ribbons Coles, 90% of the AEA catalog, EMI and 4 Beyers. 10b. Manley Silvers. 11. 6 U67 including 2 BN. 12. 3 Neumann SM69 2 tube and 1 fet. 13. Sony C800G & 2 C100’s. 14. Soyuz 017 2 Tube, 2 Fet, 2 tube 013 and 2 Bomblet. 15. Stam 87T’s and BU87’s. 16. A couple of ball and biscuits. 17. Large selection of Dynamic mics. 18. 2 KM84, 2 KM 85, Mercenary M69’s and 2 KM 184. 19. 3 Josephson e22’s & 2 LS 308’s 20. Pair of Schoeps CMC 6 U with mk4’s. Dayum, Dude! It's like you're the John McBride of Europe. |
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Post by chessparov on Aug 18, 2024 16:55:51 GMT -6
T-Shirts yet? We want more Cheeba Merchandise! That we can buy online 24/96. Oops. 24/7. Chris |
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Post by aremos on Aug 18, 2024 20:48:39 GMT -6
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Post by vanguardaudiolabs on Aug 19, 2024 11:27:15 GMT -6
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Post by vanguardaudiolabs on Aug 19, 2024 11:29:20 GMT -6
Here is some interesting porn from the repairs of quite awesome ribbons I was doing. Re-ribboned motor of Melodium 42B--a wonderful French classic ribbon: View AttachmentHere is Telefunken Ela M 25 after complete renovation. This is the first ribbon microphone in production. Originally designed by Siemens, re-branded under Telefunken and Klangfilm. Very heavy (hefty 10 pounds), with impeccable craftsmanship--just look at all those bolts and hardware--those all were made by hand--time when CNC, or just automatic machinery ware still some 30 years away. Still sounds wonderful by all modern standards, with a nice and healthy output: View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView Attachmentthat's no moon, it's a space station! |
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Post by drumsound on Aug 19, 2024 12:54:14 GMT -6
DYNAMICS BABY!Beyer Box with 3 M88tg, TGX50 and the open slot is for the M201 that's on the hihat.  EV box with 2 RE10, 3 635a and one PL11 
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