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Post by reddirt on Apr 13, 2020 19:57:02 GMT -6
Ive asked this before but why not the 16' MB pro?.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 13, 2020 19:45:50 GMT -6
Which ever way you roll with mic placement Vincent, I would try a blanket option , particularly hanging them a little further away if they are behind and to the sides of the mics; IME close blankets can give a tone that can suffocate and cruel your ability to perform. Where any reflections hit the direct pick up pattern i.e. from behind the singers , I would hang them closer. Secondary waves of blanket further back in the room to reduce build up in the room may be cool too
If you can get some kind of multi-faced (not flat) surface on the ceiling that quasi diffuses without further dulling the sound may be an option also.
In the DIY vernacular -"you're just going to have to suck it and see".
Cheers and best of luck, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 13, 2020 1:53:46 GMT -6
Thanks but no thanks Hadaja. Thats an epic vid - he's obviously got too much time on his hands.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 12, 2020 22:49:09 GMT -6
One of my biggest buzzes of late in Alice Springs, Australia was to play gratis in 3 different rest home venues every fortnight; songs of my childhood ( she was only 16, Danny Boy, Catch a falling Star etc, etc) which resonate with the clients who were in their youthful prime at that time..
It'll be aeons before that happens again me thinks - poor folks. (at least I think they liked me!)
Sadly, I'm locked down in New Zealand at my bros without an instrument of any kind right now.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 11, 2020 22:13:19 GMT -6
If you can make the 184 work, go for it I reckon. Could you get one 2nd hand? then it won't be a worry if your memory has built it into more than it is and you can flip it for little to no loss or keep it anyway as there are bound to be uses for it even if its jobs like hi-hat etc.
FWIW An interesting point for me is when I bought my 451 EB in 1985 it was a time of a few well made mics priced accordingly and it was my best at the time so I got to know it really well; I would suggest that we probably do not engage to the same depth these days with the plethora of options out there and perhaps don't get the best out of what we have at times.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 11, 2020 16:00:45 GMT -6
Another devil's advocate here monkeyxx - you may be sub-consciously put off by the 'collective wisdom' which holds the 184 in questionable regard.
Not saying that view is right because it's what works for you. I haven't used the 184 but heard them on an acoustic act at WomAdelaide in March - very impressive job and obviously not a 'hack' mic.
I have an AKG 451 bought new in 1985 which I hold in very high regard and have cut whole album vocals with it but collective wisdom would probably say it wouldn't be a good idea.
To take that further, I'm cutting acoustic guitar tracks more readily with my Stam 87 (lovely Heiserman cap /Sowter) than my KM84 so again whatever works.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 11, 2020 2:22:53 GMT -6
Youve probably got enough on your plate ; is there any reason why we users cant foot the bill?
I've no idea on the costs.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 10, 2020 22:31:53 GMT -6
Done, thanks for your efforts John .
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 10, 2020 18:29:59 GMT -6
Puremix had Fab DuPont doing a Webinair a few hours ago entitled mixing a song in Luna.
They had issues with the streaming but it was obvious there are several great aspects to this software/ hardware combo.
Number 1 would be the ability to track to all intents and purposes with zero latency in a to tape fashion with reverb and UAD plugs on the recording tracks. That freedom of just getting on and making music is fundamental to me.
Any UAD plugs are able to work in real tine; other manuf's plugs are definitely disabled on the recording track . ( not sure if the disabling is across all tracks even those not in record - maybe some of you can clarify).
However to clarify, other manuf's plugs work normally in a mix situation
Given the export functions are comprehensive, if the other capabilities of V 1.0 aren't floating your boat, then tracking in Luna and mixing in your current DAW would be a no brainer.
Of course you could run tracks through the summing before export if you wanted as well.
Speaking of which,the Neve summing sounded very good and Capitol chambers on the song they were using (beautifully tracked by Mick Guszauski BTW) made it a must buy when I update my set up.
Number 2 is the constant automatic saving feature; if for instance there is a crash you re-boot to exactly where you were - very cool.
Comping and automation seemed to be well resoled also.
I'm sure you guys will get your issues sorted; there's too much riding on it. I have to say I'm surprised UA stumbled, of all compamies I would have thought they'd have nailed basic stability right from the get go but hey it's V 1.0 and free.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 8, 2020 3:54:40 GMT -6
You're right about the production John, that last chorus gets bigger than Ben Hur when you think it had already maxed.
Also love the wallpaper of smoothly played acoustics not demanding too much attention but setting a scene.Would love to know a budget for something like this.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 7, 2020 22:49:31 GMT -6
Just checked the prices for Schoeps cm6 / 41 in Australia; a little under 2.5k rrp which for the quality is not exorbitant for here. Alternative heads are roughly 1.25k.
I have never considered them as I thought they were way dearer.
The old adages of "We didnt have much money so we bought the best" and "No one ever regretted buying quality" might well apply.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 7, 2020 2:46:34 GMT -6
You haven't nominated it but you may want to add the Heiserman valve 47 to your list if what folks round here say is any indication, not to mention the Flea 47 / 49.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 6, 2020 21:43:40 GMT -6
Stuck in New Zealand lockdown with no gear or instrument at all but a great view/food/bed so I'm doing well.
Thanks Wiz
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 6, 2020 17:35:19 GMT -6
Schoeps can give you the feeling of being at the inner sanctum if you will, of German mic technology. Through a great pre they can be wonderfully revealing.
I dont own any but my experience some years ago through a Nagra pre clearly showed the sound of both the pre and the room not to mention the talent.
Its amazing how they still by and large fly off the radar.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 5, 2020 21:13:06 GMT -6
If the eqpt is ethical ( Im looking at you, Behringer) I'll still be in as amongst the plethora of crap there is good stuff being made much like japan in the 60s.
E.G. My mate has a lower end Eastmann mando and its a very solid inst easily worth the money ; another fine guitarist whose last album I did has just parked his custom shop Martin for the Eastmann 10 ss/v which is a J 45 copy. This fella makes his own instruments so he knows his stuff and even though he balked at the Made in China tag, he was hooked on the quality whichever way he looked at it so he maxed his credit card to do it even though he wasnt intending to buy another instrument.
Thus, I am now looking at their line for an acoustic as well.
Ive never bought their food products and In other situations if a local product isn't vastly more expensive i'll buy local everytime as its quite probably better quality and should be supported - this virus has shown that dropping home production and relying on cheaper off-shore can bite us on the arse big time. .
Coronavirus hasn't caused me not to buy Chinese per se but it has made me think more local if possible and deepened my mistrust of the Chinese leadership and what they dont say in order to save face or to actively promote their imperialist ambitions.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 5, 2020 16:56:07 GMT -6
Excuse the fact that i seem to be in the business of offering negative aspects lately but hey its a contribution....
A couple of absolutely glowing reviews in Sound on Sound and Audio Technology had me champing at the bit to try the multi pattern model as I'm a sucker for the early AKG CK 12 sound and the price is more than right.
Called one of the top stores here in Australia who had it and dug into the salesman as I'm 1500 kms away and wouldnt be able to hear it before purchase; told him my present mics and explained if it didnt wow me Id be sending it straight back.
He then shared that a highly regarded tech from the national broadcasting service (ABC) had given it a solid trial and gave it back not overly enamoured.
Now, FWTW it tempered my initial excitement .
I've probably too much time on my hands right now but pause for thought can be good ; definitely pays not to take too much out of reviews and to try for oneself is my take out, which I will do next time in Sydney.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 4, 2020 19:28:55 GMT -6
Nicely put Mike
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 4, 2020 19:23:58 GMT -6
John (Eppstein) my experience directly with the company was nothing less than as good as it possibly could be. Gefell provided express priority bags to Australia both ways if required with exemplary communication. I did not have to go through my dealer , emailing them directly.
It may be because the CMV 563 was a top end product that they were so keen to see me happy but my first hand experience sees them deserving of this post.
My issue was 2 factory screws which were too short to hold the capsule head to the body reliably, actually let go after i had put in a new tube and the capsule assembly hit the deck.
They took my case on board, admitted their poor design and sent me 2 new longer screws in double quick time also offering for me to priority bag the cap back to them on their dime for inspection. I didn't take them up on sending the cap as it appears to run as before.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 4, 2020 17:08:30 GMT -6
FWIW, BAE prices probably reflect the cost of meticulously building a piece of gear with great componentry in the American environment with its attendant wage costs, labour regulations and the necessity to make a reasonable profit commensurate with the cost of living in the US.
Talking about this re-opens a hell of a can of worms because ethically if we are not prepared to pay these costs then we should expect our wages to go down to match our desire/ability to pay.
I'll stop now ; just bridling a little at the imputation that we may be getting ripped off for an unquestionably quality product.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 4, 2020 1:33:08 GMT -6
A slightly cautionary point here; I have the Gefell CMV 563 re-issue which has the M7 and is a great mic on some things but overall vocals are hit and miss even with a lovely old Bowie sourced tube.
Further to my experience, Klaus (Heyne - guru of German mics) has stated in other fora that the newer gen of Gefell M7s are lacking relative to earlier incarnations.
I'm seriously thinking of checking in with Heiserman to replace my cap particularly as I like the Heiserman cap in my Stam 87 a lot.
On the plus side, Gefell are absolutely top to deal with IME
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 1, 2020 15:41:39 GMT -6
Have'nt used the Lio 8 but have an 11 yr old ULN-2 which is still absolutely rock solid so just spreading the love as they deserve it IMO.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Apr 1, 2020 15:22:59 GMT -6
Chris, you make a great point about the right pre amp making a mic sound more euphonic. It's like 'ah that's how the mic is supposed to sound' could well be an impedance thing, I don't know but whatever suddenly a 57 has an integrity I never previously credited it with.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Mar 27, 2020 22:45:11 GMT -6
Javamod,I have the Heisermann / Sowter option and would not swap it for a U87 as it doesn't bite although mine has less bottom end than I might have expected (not really an issue though). You'll love it; it's a great studio work horse only let down by the generic shock mount which makes it dicey to hang the mic upside down.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Mar 27, 2020 22:30:40 GMT -6
Metric Halo ULN-2 is a great device and runs off DC power if required. i think they are now USB C.
Only 2 pres but they are real quality; my firewire version is 11 years old without a blip.
Cheers, Ross
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Post by reddirt on Mar 27, 2020 22:17:16 GMT -6
FWIW, I have both the BAE (minus eq) and the Great River with it's eq which adds another transformer to the path. Sorry, no Heritage or Stam to compare but the G R combo is one of those pieces I don't question and thus will probably never sell. Its in no way demeaning to say its a great all rounder; a little more open i.e less thick in its sound than the BAE which I also have a lot of time for.
Very cool to have that trust in eqpt; I cant say that about everything I've got.
Cheers, Ross
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