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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 27, 2021 15:42:28 GMT -6
Vincent. Is the 87i mount tapered? If so Can you take the tapered mount from the Neumann shock mount and use it in the BeeNeez ? Robert No, the U87ai screws on at the bottom of the mic. Seen here: http://instagram.com/p/CHBl7EfB777
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 27, 2021 14:09:31 GMT -6
My U87ai shock mount just couldn’t take the additional weight of my custom MKU67 kit. I’ve already tried replacing the bands. So I finally just broke down and grabbed BeesNeez’ replacement U67 shock mount. I had to play around to figure out the best way to place the mic in the mount, since it’s not no tapered, but it’s really solid. http://instagram.com/p/CQoutLDjH7C
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 26, 2021 5:58:50 GMT -6
Personally, I’m in the KM84 camp. I feel like I hear everything with it. The SU-13 has a more enhancing quality in a good way, but I can see the KM84 being more versatile. I think I could easily find uses for both, it if I could only choose one it would be the KM84.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 23, 2021 13:01:14 GMT -6
Nice review/demo of the U67 reissue.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 21, 2021 13:05:45 GMT -6
I just went through pricing this myself and it really is a 10k investment, give or take.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 17, 2021 17:38:47 GMT -6
How much? Did I miss the cost?
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 11, 2021 14:28:20 GMT -6
I believe that capsules are interchangeable with Schoeps based on one report. Not advertised. Read between the lines… I'd love to know if the Schoeps KA40 spheres would fit on one of their omni mics. I haven't. Look interesting. Totally a copy almost too much so of schoeps. I like the stereo recording ruler they make though. I was thinking about grabbing that ruler myself.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 11, 2021 13:48:56 GMT -6
I've seen these microphones pop up a few times on a classical recording group I follow on Facebook. They look like Schoeps knock offs. Anyone have any experience with them? b9audio.com/
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 11, 2021 4:41:01 GMT -6
Only 3 changes: - More release times, I believe they added 3 more - Additional Drive switch, adds more input gain(not sure how much) - New meter that is back lit Otherwise it is the same. A backlit meter is probably the one thing I wish mine had. That’s a nice addition.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 10, 2021 19:04:47 GMT -6
Curious what this deluxe edition entails. I’ve got the 6386 edition and it’s damn good.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 10, 2021 9:33:47 GMT -6
I can’t help you with the Stam vs the SAE 48, but I can show you the SAE 48 vs the FleA 47. Maybe that will give you a point of reference. I posted this earlier in the thread, but just in case you missed it. I've seen your videos they are great thanks for making them But in most of these clones I don't hear the "sound" of a good U47. The closest, I've found, was the Heiserman. It still lacks a bit of depth and weight I found. But the first batches of Stam SA47 had Dany Bouchard's M7 capsule which I believe was made by Heiserman, so they should be close enough? Also, I hear little talk about the BSA microphones bsa-microphones.ch/ They have a Haun K47 capsule. Are these rated well? Thanks for the compliment. Unfortunately, the missing component will always be the VF14. Without it none of the clones/replicas are really "right." Just close. I personally favor the FleA, which is a touch more mellow with slightly less low end and a little more midrange than a real U47. What I've heard of the Heiserman was also really good. I'd love to get one in here with both heads to try for myself. I haven't heard much of the BSA mics in general. Would love to hear some clips of it.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 9, 2021 18:35:53 GMT -6
Also took the AudioScape plunge a couple weeks ago with the OptoComp. Now that I've used it a few times on some real mixes I'm ready to comment. We're gonna need a bigger rack. Agreed. I like my VComp a lot, but it’s a specific sound. That Opto works on everything.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 8, 2021 4:53:44 GMT -6
What's the consensus of Stam SA47 vs Signal Art Electronics U48 premium edition ? I heard a Stam vs Flea shootout and the Stam had extended lows and highs, but the Flea had the magic midrange I associate with a U47. The Stam in comparison had hyped highs, which sounded good but a tad artificial. I can’t help you with the Stam vs the SAE 48, but I can show you the SAE 48 vs the FleA 47. Maybe that will give you a point of reference. I posted this earlier in the thread, but just in case you missed it.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 6, 2021 12:16:35 GMT -6
Nice. I’m gonna need one of these soon.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 5, 2021 5:42:15 GMT -6
My friend has the TC8210 Classic Reverb. It sounds great. It will probably be all over our Christmas Album.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 1, 2021 4:51:31 GMT -6
I think a lot depends on what you are modding, who is modding it, and what you expect the outcome to be. I had a pair of TNC ACM-1200s (essentially Avantone CV12s) that I had modified by Advanced Audio into their CM12 and CM251 respectively. I don’t know that either microphone became better, just different. Actually, they added a modification to my CM12 that I think was my favorite of all 3 versions of the mic. It was a touch darker than the stock CM12 voicing.
Currently, I’ve been going back and forth with myself on modifying a pair of TNC ACMP-84s I have. They are cheap Neve 1084 clones that I own. Revive Audio said they could fix the popping issue that occurs when you hit the last gain stage. They also advised they would upgrade caps and swap the cheap transformers out with real carnhills. There is a part of me that really wonders how close these would sound to my AMS- Neve 1073DPX if I modded them. Right now they have a brightness to them in comparison. At the same time, it’s hard to sell modified items and make your money back on them. So if it doesn’t work you have an item that will be tricky to sell, if it sells at all.
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Post by Vincent R. on Jun 1, 2021 4:39:09 GMT -6
Dude - this is exactly what’s happening to me with the Apollo. You ever figure it out? I had that same issue for a while here. I believe there was some setting within console that solved that issue for me. It’s been a while though, and I think it was my friend humblecomposer who actually figured it out for me.
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Post by Vincent R. on May 30, 2021 17:55:45 GMT -6
Curious myself. I’d love to hear how it compares to Audio Scape’s take on it.
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Post by Vincent R. on May 30, 2021 14:57:30 GMT -6
I’m really torn right now between adding an Apollo X16 to my Apollo silver face rig, and setting up the silver face mostly as a monitor control station and for extra dsp, or dropping Apollo entirely and grabbing a Carbon. I’ve of a mixed mind about it.
I don’t need more than 8 channels most of the time, but i do want 16 in if I can manage it. I have created my work arounds with Console, but I hate having this extra step. I can’t really record using plugins. I get phase issues and can’t hear myself properly. I wish I knew what Avid has in store for the future, since I don’t really need the preamps on the Carbon. I’d love to know what kind of expandability they have in the pipeline. I started with an MBox pro and am often recording at my friend’s place which is hdx. I would love to go back to the simplicity of recording that way. I’d need to grab a UAD satellite though on top of the Carbon. I have a few months before I’ll be ready for the upgrade. Still debating though.
I’d love to hear what people think of them sonically.
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Post by Vincent R. on May 29, 2021 7:19:38 GMT -6
I won’t say it’s the “cherry on top,” but having a FleA 49, MK U67, or U87ai to start with means I start with a great capture. It doesn’t really matter if I use my Neve preamps or the stock Apollo’s. Those mics make the most difference in what I do.
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Post by Vincent R. on May 29, 2021 7:03:14 GMT -6
This guy sounds great. It’s got some nice weight to it. I have to throw it next to a few plugins and show just how good it is. I only have one pet peeve about all the Audio Scape gear I own. I don’t like that the outputs and inputs are not labeled. I get that I know what they are, but it requires taking a moment to remind myself while patching everything in. I was concerned about choosing which was correctly R & L while wiring this. I was intuitively right. Still, I would prefer a label. http://instagram.com/p/CPblk2phFXd
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Post by Vincent R. on May 28, 2021 15:18:09 GMT -6
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Post by Vincent R. on May 28, 2021 14:52:52 GMT -6
I've been looking at adding the Behringer Powerplay to my set up for tracking purposes. I like the idea of giving an artist in the studio the ability to create their own levels as needed. Any one using this with an Apollo based set up? Is if difficult to route the audio properly in console? I currently have an Apollo Silver Face, but I'm hoping to upgrade to the X16 at some point. I use the Hearback via ADAT. In console, click on Cue Outputs. If you want to set up just an overall 2-mix, In Cue 1, set the source to "Mix" and mirror the output to ADAT 1-2. That way you will hear the mix on Stereo 1-2 of your PP (I'm guessing it's similar to the HB). The in Console, take whatever Console input channel you're using and set the Output (above the fader) to whichever ADAT channel you want. I always keep my vocal on 3. So I set the output to ADAT3 and uncheck Mirror to Monitor. That way, your vocal input is only coming through the single ADAT channel. I also set up a Reverb on lets say - Cue 3. You put whichever verb on the AUX channel in Console. Then turn up Cue 3. Now, in Console Outputs, assign whichever ADAT channel you want it to appear on. Then you've got selectable reverb the singer can adjust. Ok. That’s exactly how I want to set it up. Thanks John.
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Post by Vincent R. on May 28, 2021 11:23:52 GMT -6
Yeah, the plan is to use the ADAT out from my silver face to send signal to the Powerplay. My wife always asked me whenever we are working, "which nob is the track and which is my voice." It's just a headphone amp currently, so the answer is its just the full volume and I can tweak it from the desk. I just think it will make things easier. I can start with one personal mixer and build from there. I'm not a huge fan of console, but I've been able to manage with it. I may make this investment before we start recording the next few songs for the Christmas Album.
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Post by Vincent R. on May 28, 2021 9:44:05 GMT -6
I've been looking at adding the Behringer Powerplay to my set up for tracking purposes. I like the idea of giving an artist in the studio the ability to create their own levels as needed. Any one using this with an Apollo based set up? Is if difficult to route the audio properly in console? I currently have an Apollo Silver Face, but I'm hoping to upgrade to the X16 at some point.
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