|
Post by nobtwiddler on Apr 1, 2018 18:33:43 GMT -6
John, I had a pair in custom built cabinets by "Moth" audio years ago. Simply put, hey were wonderful. At the time I was getting into acoustic "Americana material, and wanted something new as far as monitors. So I paired them with "single ended triode" mono block amps. The speakers were a perfect fit for those amps.
Then a few years ago when I moved into my new smaller space, I had to let them, and 12 other pairs of speakers / monitors go....
But they (were) are wonderful monitors, albeit a little restricted at both ends. Truth be told, they really show you the crux of what is there.
I loved them.
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 21, 2018 19:43:00 GMT -6
I own and have tried on Overheads,
Original U67's Tube SM69 Original Km-84's C-12's Gefell, UM-70's Vintage AKG 451E's Coles 4038's U87's Royer SF-12
For me, the Royer SF-12 wins all the time, as I love the overheads to capture the overall drum sound instead of just cymbals.
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Mar 18, 2018 20:37:31 GMT -6
Just spoke with Tony, Printed with permission:
"I'm running late on the reissues.... But we hope to deliver 14 X Type 69 in 500 series before April when another larger batch will be ready before May the Standard size Type 69's I hope to deliver in May along with the 1U twin unit
If all goes according to plan around July I should be free for more designing when I plan to complete the design of the Helios F760 in 500 format. We will also be bringing out the 1U X 19" with a Type-69 on the left and the F760 on the right.
Finaly I've started to design our own 19" racks but in Lunchbox format the will come a 4 unit Lunchbox that can be extended to hold 8 modules these racks will have very high spec PSU that can be inside the rack the now Helios rack will also house any 500 series type module"...
So there ya go....from the man himself
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 25, 2018 21:52:47 GMT -6
Eric, I was talking about the Daking EQ, not the 737! I think you misunderstood my post. Haha..
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 24, 2018 20:14:17 GMT -6
I thought, the EQ was one of it's highlights?
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 22, 2018 18:11:32 GMT -6
And getting smaller every day!
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 22, 2018 17:39:08 GMT -6
Haha And here's the best part...
"The address is 57-10 226th Street, Bayside, New York 11364."
I grew up on 58-54 206th Street, Bayside, New York 11364...
Now I have to keep these!
Still, I can't find anything else on them? But I did plug them in, everything works, albeit the pots are a bit scratchy & dusty.
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 22, 2018 12:01:01 GMT -6
I just picked up a pair of these... Was wondering if anyone has any info. I never heard of them before, but they look to be along the same lines as a Pultec ? If I have some time, I'll make some pigtails later today, and get them hooked up. Really interested in hearing what they sound like?
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 21, 2018 20:39:46 GMT -6
What ya need to know? I own 16 of the vertical 52270's and 8 of his 91579 limiters from the same era.
They both are amazing... Big thick, and just sound great.
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 16, 2018 12:07:25 GMT -6
soniccircus.com/product/helios-28-x-16-x-24-studio-console-vintage
Personally I HATE the color of that thing! But that's just me.
In the meantime, If I were ever inclined to spend the $$$ people are asking for an original Helios, it better have the original "Lustraphone" transformers installed, or it's no deal.
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 16, 2018 11:11:15 GMT -6
Looks like it might be a Helios console, if this was shot in London as I suspect?
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 16, 2018 8:59:28 GMT -6
I don't understand this unison thing? I have the UAD Helios plug, but I need to purchase something else, specifically to use it as a pre-amp? Is this the case?
I never used a plug in as a pre-amp before?
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 15, 2018 10:29:17 GMT -6
Hey Martin, This is just a snippet of some of the records made using the Helios console that was in the Stones mobile. Bad Company: ‘Run With the Pack’ Bad Company: ‘Straight Shooter’ Deep Purple: ‘Burn’ Deep Purple: ‘Machine Head’ Deep Purple: ‘Made in Europe’ Deep Purple: ‘Who Do We Think We Are’ Dire Straits: ‘Alchemy: Dire Straits Live’ Faces: ‘Long Player’ Fleetwood Mac: ‘Mystery to Me’ Gary Moore: ‘Over the Hills and Far Away’ Gary Moore: ‘Wild Frontier’ Iron Maiden: ‘Live After Death’ Iron Maiden: ‘No Prayer for the Dying’ Led Zeppelin: ‘Led Zeppelin III’ Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin IV’ Led Zeppelin: ‘Physical Graffiti’ (also with Ronnie Lane Mobile) Nazareth: ‘Rampant’ Queen: ‘Live Magic’ Lou Reed: ‘Live in Italy’ Rolling Stones: ‘Sticky Fingers’ Rolling Stones: ‘Exile on Main St.’ Rolling Stones: ’Some Girls’ Santana: 'Moonflower' Ten Years After: ‘Recorded Live’ Ten Years After: ‘Rock & Roll Music to the World’ Frank Zappa: ‘200 Motels’ Frank Zappa: ‘Tinseltown Rebellion’
And some made using Ronnie Lane's Mobile Airstream trailer, also with a Helios Eric Clapton, Rainbow Concert (1973) Rory Gallagher, Irish Tour '74 (1974) The Who: Quadrophenia (1973) and Rick Wakeman: Journey to the Centre of the Earth (live) (1974) and Lisztomania (1975) Bad Company: Bad Company (1974) and Straight Shooter (1975) Peter Frampton: Frampton (1974) Billy Nicholls, Love Songs (1974) Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers: Bongos Over Balham (1974) Mott the Hoople: Drive On (1975) Andy Fraser Band: In Your Eyes (1975) Led Zeppelin: Physical Graffiti (1975) Barry Humphries, Dame Edna Everage: Housewife Superstar (1976). Eric Burdon: Darkness Darkness (1980) The Jackie Lynton Band: The Jackie Lynton Band (1980)
The records recording in RLM's mobile, sold over 500 million!
Not to mention all the records made in these studios.....
Island Island Basing Street The Manor Studio - Richard Branson The Manor Mobile unit - Richard Branson Townhouse Studio - Richard Branson Rampart Studios - The Who Olympic Strawberry Studios Helioscentric Apple Studios - The Beatles had 2 consoles Basing Street - had 2 Helios Consoles Berwick Street Studios Dawnbreaker Studios, Los Angeles, USA, John Entwistle private studio Funky Features, San Francisco, USA, Hansa Tonstudio Berlin, W.Germany, LaMaisonRouge, Alvin Lee's private studio Harry J.Records, Kingston, Jamaica, Paul McCartney's private studio Magritte Studios, Steve Marriott's private studio Steve Miller's private studio Musicland, Munich, Eric Clapton's private studio, Leon Russell, private studio 10cc's Strawberry Studios, Telemetropole, Montreal, Canada, Topic Records, Universal Sound, Steve Winwood's private studio, Ron Wood's private studio
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 13, 2018 16:48:52 GMT -6
"Don't pity him. He had one. Sold. I sold him mine, he sold it"
Haha
Indecision is a terrible thing!
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 13, 2018 15:41:11 GMT -6
be patient my dear friend......
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 28, 2018 18:20:01 GMT -6
That is definitely a M49. And if the other photo is from the same session, then it's just the angle that makes it look different?
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 28, 2018 17:24:32 GMT -6
Like Dr Bill.... "I don't have too much experience with the Ai's," In fact I, ACTUALLY I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE WITH THEM! My earlier comment in this thread was about my original 70's era U87's, and I love them! And I also agree with John, what's not to like in a great vintage 87? You know, I've read all this stuff (posts on forums) about the 67's over the last 5 or 10 years, and I've kept pretty quiet about it, cause I don't want to start any shit, But, to me they're really no big deal~! Def, not worth 7K... How the hell can the majority of us justify that expense for one microphone in today's studio environment I believe people have lost their minds over equipment? I guess, You can't fix stupid! I'm done, gonna have a beer...
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 28, 2018 17:08:58 GMT -6
Well if it's a photoshop deal, then ... How's bout a Gefell 930 or 1030 Size would be just about correct.
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 27, 2018 15:55:22 GMT -6
"I should say “my” state of the industry."
And most of us on this forum.... Funny thing is, I have a couple of originals, and I really don't get what all the fuss is about?
I actually use my 87's more often.
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 22, 2018 17:26:53 GMT -6
I own, 2 x custom made Cary Audio Signature 300B mono block amplifiers. That were made specifically to power my Wilson Audio speakers in my living room.
They are 8 watt Single ended Triode power amps that use original WE 300B Vacuum tubes. And yes, they cost $$$.
Absolutely ridiculous...how GREAT these sound when matched to efficient speakers!
You really need to hear this stuff to believe how great reproduced music can be! Totally mind blowing, and sadly very few will ever experience this, or know what is possible.
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 17, 2018 11:26:41 GMT -6
Hey guys, there are replacement (after market) foam pads for the Grados, that make them at least 75% more comfortable. Grado also used to make a bigger more comfy pair I think as a alternative to the stock ones.
Anyhow, I bought a pair, "much more betterer" ! Haha
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 17, 2018 10:04:27 GMT -6
Funny, Eric, keep digging, you'll find it...eventually! Haha
I have a few pairs of Grado RS-1's and don't really enjoy them at all. Although I DO find them very useful for editing, and or critical listening while mastering for any extraneous noises.
But I love my Sennheiser HD600, 650's!
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 13, 2018 7:57:28 GMT -6
I have had the same type of experience the first time I placed a Royer SF-12 stereo ribbon, about 5 feet out in front of a drum kit in my place. I walked back into the control room while the drummer was playing, and for the first time ever, the sound coming thru the monitors was exactly like the sound I heard while standing in the room!
I was blown away...
I believe EmRR is correct " techniques like Blumlein are the winning aspect" but I also think the "Ribbon" mic is also a beautiful capture tool.
Since that time, I've purchased a few more Royer Stereo ribbons, and use them every session for, Drums, either out in front, as Overheads and or Room mics, Acoustic guitars, Horns, Strings, Piano, Background vocals....etc....
They are amazing mics.
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 9, 2018 22:04:47 GMT -6
"although one of their reps said Helios was re-launching in March"
|
|
|
Post by nobtwiddler on Jan 4, 2018 15:37:47 GMT -6
Fist pour this afternoon.....
|
|