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Post by kcatthedog on Apr 23, 2017 15:41:00 GMT -6
I was up on pt Xpert site couple of weeks ago on the wa87 story and someone asked a question about what the 87 and 412 sounded like so I posted my drum video above. they viewed it and deleted it, now what do you know, they show theirs: guess we are just one big happy supportive recording family !
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Post by Guitar on Apr 23, 2017 16:42:25 GMT -6
I'm sneakily watching the details of various U87 clones while planning my DIY build, hehehe.
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Post by Quint on Jan 15, 2019 20:47:39 GMT -6
So did anyone ever get a Zen modded WA87 with the Tab T13 tranny or do the mod themself? If so, thoughts?
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Post by cdkelly on Jan 19, 2019 16:54:15 GMT -6
So did anyone ever get a Zen modded WA87 with the Tab T13 tranny or do the mod themself? If so, thoughts? I actually evaluated that transformer (AMI T13) during the R&D of that mic and the Cinemag happened to be the clear winner IMO, as far as openness and phase response, etc. The AMI T13 may add a little more grit/warmth to the mix but I didn't feel it was the better choice, if my memory serves. That being said, I happen to love AMI and Dennis and the team there do great work. I mostly use them on my handmade mics... but not in that specific case... when I make a handmade 87, I still actually use the Cinemag part. I feel that way about the T14 also (C12, Elam 251), on certain things, Cinemag really nails it by leaps and bounds over everything else. and on certain things, AMI 'gets it' better in terms of adherence to vintage aesthetic.
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Post by brenta on Jan 19, 2019 22:19:44 GMT -6
So did anyone ever get a Zen modded WA87 with the Tab T13 tranny or do the mod themself? If so, thoughts? I actually evaluated that transformer (AMI T13) during the R&D of that mic and the Cinemag happened to be the clear winner IMO, as far as openness and phase response, etc. The AMI T13 may add a little more grit/warmth to the mix but I didn't feel it was the better choice, if my memory serves. That being said, I happen to love AMI and Dennis and the team there do great work. I mostly use them on my handmade mics... but not in that specific case... when I make a handmade 87, I still actually use the Cinemag part. I feel that way about the T14 also (C12, Elam 251), on certain things, Cinemag really nails it by leaps and bounds over everything else. and on certain things, AMI 'gets it' better in terms of adherence to vintage aesthetic. Are you able to share where the capsules are sourced from for the WA87? Rumor has it they are 3u capsules.
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Post by kcatthedog on Jan 20, 2019 0:38:53 GMT -6
Have you asked that question of Warm Audio directly ?
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Post by cdkelly on Jan 20, 2019 4:59:04 GMT -6
I actually evaluated that transformer (AMI T13) during the R&D of that mic and the Cinemag happened to be the clear winner IMO, as far as openness and phase response, etc. The AMI T13 may add a little more grit/warmth to the mix but I didn't feel it was the better choice, if my memory serves. That being said, I happen to love AMI and Dennis and the team there do great work. I mostly use them on my handmade mics... but not in that specific case... when I make a handmade 87, I still actually use the Cinemag part. I feel that way about the T14 also (C12, Elam 251), on certain things, Cinemag really nails it by leaps and bounds over everything else. and on certain things, AMI 'gets it' better in terms of adherence to vintage aesthetic. Are you able to share where the capsules are sourced from for the WA87? Rumor has it they are 3u capsules. I really don't want to get into all that publicly, but thank you for asking.
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Post by jamiesego on Apr 7, 2020 12:24:08 GMT -6
I’m still tempted to get a couple of these Warm 87’s and 84’s. I figure my chances of building a vintage mic collection has probably slipped out of reach in this economy.
I have plenty of good ribbons and dynamics but I could use some more condenser options.
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Post by notneeson on Apr 7, 2020 13:48:08 GMT -6
I’m still tempted to get a couple of these Warm 87’s and 84’s. I figure my chances of building a vintage mic collection has probably slipped out of reach in this economy. I have plenty of good ribbons and dynamics but I could use some more condenser options. I have no doubt you'll get killer captures— Muscle Shoals, baby!
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Post by jamiesego on Apr 7, 2020 13:52:01 GMT -6
I’m still tempted to get a couple of these Warm 87’s and 84’s. I figure my chances of building a vintage mic collection has probably slipped out of reach in this economy. I have plenty of good ribbons and dynamics but I could use some more condenser options. I have no doubt you'll get killer captures— Muscle Shoals, baby! As long as the band is good!
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Post by notneeson on Apr 7, 2020 14:00:17 GMT -6
I have no doubt you'll get killer captures— Muscle Shoals, baby! As long as the band is good! Ain't that the truth.
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