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Post by timcampbell on Oct 24, 2018 3:42:54 GMT -6
I thought you guys might get a kick out of seeing this. One of my clients in Austria just bought A pristine ELA M251 and ELA M250 that were owned by an AKG employee. The M250 was never given a serial number because it was kept by AKG at their factory to use as a benchmark. I have it on my bench because it's a bit dark and lacking low end.
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Post by timcampbell on Oct 24, 2018 3:44:29 GMT -6
It looks like it could have been made yesterday.
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Post by jsteiger on Oct 24, 2018 7:48:38 GMT -6
Wow!
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Post by indiehouse on Oct 24, 2018 7:56:15 GMT -6
I thought you guys might get a kick out of seeing this. One of my clients in Austria just bought A pristine ELA M251 and ELA M250 that were owned by an AKG employee. The M250 was never given a serial number because it was kept by AKG at their factory to use as a benchmark. I have it on my bench because it's a bit dark and lacking low end.
It was used as a benchmark but it's dark and lacking low end? Or did that happen over time? |
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Post by ulriggribbons on Oct 24, 2018 8:33:08 GMT -6
That's really nice! I've had that happen with a couple mic repairs, where the mic arrives, and it's so mint that it must have been in a drawer for 50 years. The alternate is also sometimes fun. A mic that still works and sounds fine, but looks like it spent it's life on the bottom of the ocean. Here's to hoping that someone forgot to take the wrapping paper off the capsule!  Regards Jon |
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Post by avgatzeblouz on Oct 24, 2018 8:50:28 GMT -6
Freakin nice !
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Post by timcampbell on Oct 24, 2018 8:52:08 GMT -6
"It was used as a benchmark but it's dark and lacking low end? Or did that happen over time?"
Well this was probably manufactured in 1959 and they went out of production in 1965. It could just be time has taken it's toll. The first CK12's however were made using 9 micron styroflex membranes and a smaller resonator so they can be naturally darker and a bit bass shy.
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Post by seawell on Oct 24, 2018 9:09:44 GMT -6
Wow! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Ward on Oct 24, 2018 9:27:33 GMT -6
my mouth is literally hanging open here.
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Post by timcampbell on Oct 24, 2018 9:51:03 GMT -6
This is the 2nd ELA M250 that I've had here that had never been opened. I get my fair share of 250/251's because of being in mid europe.
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 24, 2018 10:14:52 GMT -6
Do you need my address?
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Post by ericn on Oct 24, 2018 11:31:29 GMT -6
"It was used as a benchmark but it's dark and lacking low end? Or did that happen over time?" Well this was probably manufactured in 1959 and they went out of production in 1965. It could just be time has taken it's toll. The first CK12's however were made using 9 micron styroflex membranes and a smaller resonator so they can be naturally darker and a bit bass shy. Always learn something new from you Tim. |
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Post by chessparov on Oct 24, 2018 11:53:45 GMT -6
So cool! Chris
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Post by Mister Chase on Oct 24, 2018 12:10:30 GMT -6
That's amazing. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 24, 2018 23:08:31 GMT -6
Wow.
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Post by Guitar on Oct 25, 2018 15:04:12 GMT -6
holy guacamole what a beaut that's a spicy meatball
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