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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 20, 2015 11:11:13 GMT -6
I'm borrowing jsteiger's V76 (formerly littlesicily's) until he gets down here to use it. And damn...it be good. Just has a ready made top. The Helios is a persnickity beast...I wouldn't normally crank it this high - not a ton of headroom - but I wanted to match volume. MK-U47-->V76-->Burl https%3A//soundcloud.com/johnandkris/v76MK-U47-->Helios-->Burl https%3A//soundcloud.com/johnandkris/helios |
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Post by jsteiger on Apr 20, 2015 11:14:45 GMT -6
Wow. If I didn't already buy it, I would buy it all over again. Damn that was nice. Thanks for posting JK!
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 20, 2015 11:16:21 GMT -6
shit...anybody got $4k I can borrow?
Do I really need this Sta-Level?
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Post by jsteiger on Apr 20, 2015 11:41:31 GMT -6
$4K and don't forget the rack you need to put it in. I can't get over that top. It's so elegant and refined.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 20, 2015 11:44:24 GMT -6
Sigh.
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Post by littlesicily on Apr 20, 2015 12:34:25 GMT -6
Yeah, I didn't want to love it as much as I do b/c they ain't cheap. I've never found another preamp to come close to what it does. Johnkenn, that MK-U47 / V76 combo is sick! |
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Post by tasteliketape on Apr 20, 2015 14:47:21 GMT -6
Just wondering why not a bunch of clones of v76 ?
I know Tab - also mercury but there are tons of neve api , clones
Are any I don't know about ? Any sound close?
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Post by stratboy on Apr 20, 2015 15:31:12 GMT -6
I can't do a direct compare, but I love my Tab V 78. Very smooth on vocals with LDC and ribbon.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 20, 2015 16:58:44 GMT -6
Looks like Blackbird rentals has a Mercury V76...might have to rent one for a day to shoot out.
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Post by jsteiger on Apr 20, 2015 17:03:39 GMT -6
Looks like Blackbird rentals has a Mercury V76...might have to rent one for a day to shoot out. Yeah do it! |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 20, 2015 17:11:24 GMT -6
Holy crap...the dual Mercury is $5800...
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 20, 2015 17:13:03 GMT -6
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Post by tasteliketape on Apr 20, 2015 17:13:09 GMT -6
I'd kick in on the rental if you do it
let me know
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 20, 2015 17:14:27 GMT -6
How would one hook up the V76 without a rack?
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 20, 2015 17:16:43 GMT -6
From Fletcher on another site...I think I'd rather just pay for the rack...
Its not that difficult - the only hard part is finding the connector. The "pin out" is readily available on the internet. They take 220vac to run, which in North America requires a "step up" transformer [readily found at any hardware store for about $15-20 -- 1600w will be more than sufficient].
In terms of the physical "racking" - that requires metal work. If you're not planning on traveling with them get a Mid-Atlantic "universal rack shelf" and while you're at the hardware store pick up some "industrial velcro"... apply the velcro to the shelf and the module and it will sit on the shelf where you left it without a struggle.
Don't try to add "gain control" unless you're an actual expert [which it is apparent, you're not] as that will open up a can of worms you absolutely don't want to know about. V-72 units are fixed gain [34db if I remember correctly] - the mic signal goes in and comes out 34 [IIRC] louder - end of story. They're obviously very useful that way.
The connector was made by Tuchel. It can probably be found through Sonic Circus, Funky Junk or Vintage King [and I'm sure a number of other sources but you might have to dig deeper to find them]. If you get the connector, some wire, some connectors, know how to solder its about a 30-45 minute job to wire these things. If you don't know how to solder then you will want to send these things out to someone who does [or seriously, its a handy skill to have, perhaps worth learning].
All that said - I don't know where you got them or if they have seen proper maintenance in the last 50+ years. There are internal parts that fatigue due to heat that require an actual tech to repair / maintain. I might suggest a visit to Dave Hecht's forum on R/E/P [you can find a link to R/E/P in my signature file]... there are some VERY serious techs who hang there, I'm sure most of them can solve your problems in very short order.
Peace.
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Post by jsteiger on Apr 20, 2015 18:25:01 GMT -6
Yes a proper rack is the best way to go. I did my homework and the Marquette rack is the best one you can get. That is what Blackbird uses and what all of my buddies have, I have read/heard horror stories about the other ones.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 20, 2015 18:34:06 GMT -6
I should really stop entertaining the thought. Really.
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Post by littlesicily on Apr 21, 2015 10:03:40 GMT -6
my friend has a single v76 hooked up to a harness w/ power and pigtails. works great when done right.
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Post by littlesicily on Apr 21, 2015 10:07:41 GMT -6
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Post by jsteiger on Apr 21, 2015 11:00:40 GMT -6
Mono is $2800...not nearly as sexy, though. I agree  Looks soooooo great littlesicily. Are you still selling one of those? Not for me just curious. I'm sure after having both spaces full it will be hard to let one go..... |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 21, 2015 11:22:52 GMT -6
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Post by littlesicily on Apr 21, 2015 11:36:07 GMT -6
I agree Looks soooooo great littlesicily. Are you still selling one of those? Not for me just curious. I'm sure after having both spaces full it will be hard to let one go..... Jeff, I'm not "trying" to sell it. Would consider, but my feelings won't be hurt by keeping it.  |
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Post by wiz on Apr 21, 2015 16:00:57 GMT -6
Sounds great...
You know I think I am gonna start a v76 jar.. Pop money in there a bit at a time and maybe in a couple of years..........
Cheers
Wiz
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 21, 2015 16:02:47 GMT -6
They should be around $14k in a couple of years...if VK has their way.
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Post by Randge on Apr 21, 2015 21:42:05 GMT -6
I would love to chain my V-72's and compare to that V-76 sometime, Jeff.
R
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