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Post by hadaja on Dec 18, 2023 4:09:37 GMT -6
Thanks for the people that tagged me in this latest conversation. this was the first time I had ever done a comparison graph, analyser thingy before, so there could be some user error on my behalf there. Cant remember who but one of you guys mentioned that there was more hi end captured then the Upton. And that was true when I was listening to play back. TIs funny how I liked the Upton sound and when you see it graphed and it being different to another 251 mic like the OPR you start to 2nd guess yourself over what sound you really like. But I knew i was going to get and keep the extra Transistor Cardioid OPR 251 model stock standard so that extra reach was alwasy going to be there with the second OPR 251. Getting Mark to slightly mod my main OPR Tube 251 to be closer to the Upton was something I wanted to experiment with. So now all 3 x 251's are quite wonderful.The Upton and the 2 x OPR's will all have a place and a purpose in my uses. Thanks
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Post by hadaja on Dec 16, 2023 0:15:23 GMT -6
SO the OPR 251 mic came back as I got Mark to make some minor adjustments and now it sounds very very close to my Upton. I am so very impressed. Thanks Mark. was this the transistor or the Ultralux? Ultralux
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Post by hadaja on Dec 13, 2023 15:31:30 GMT -6
We are so fortunate to live in a time of history where we have so many talented people at our fingers tips around the world that can transform these 50 x year old mics into something we can treasure and use for another 50 x years. Thanks Stewart Xaudia cant wait to test these out this weekend.
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Post by hadaja on Dec 10, 2023 0:32:26 GMT -6
I have had a few of these RCA KB2-c's over the years, they never cease to amaze me how consistent they sound when serviced. They sound like a very good mini 44bx. Very similar sound qualities even though they are a made differently. Different transformer, different ribbon motor length, thickness, magnet etc. If you ever wanted a 44bx on the cheap I think these are closer to the 44bx then say the Melodium 42b at twice the price. Ribbon mics, especially these older ones certainly have a unique quality and sound to them. One day I am going to make a book about this stuff, I sure have had enough pieces and pictures of these.
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Post by hadaja on Dec 8, 2023 17:08:42 GMT -6
More clips please . Longer clips please. That was so lovely to listen to whilst working. You got any more? It was very tasty reverb was not over done. everything sounded quite acceptable.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 24, 2023 15:21:34 GMT -6
Having owned the Soyuz 23 for a few years there is nothing that justifies the price hike. Its Cardioid only capsule is not magic, the torodial transformer is not magic. But it is well made and everything in it works like it should and it is reliable. But with many products like BN67/269, Serrano SA87, etc out there costing less then the Bomblet, I dont know who would buy the Bomblet? I didnt find it excelled in anything I had already had in the mic locker. So in the end I sold it. Happy that its working for the above poster.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 12, 2023 0:57:40 GMT -6
I bought a big metal Xlarge cabinet to store my mics and stuff in. Just quickly put stuff in there to show the depth but will need to re-arrange my cupboards now.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 9, 2023 20:19:36 GMT -6
Works in anything designed to take 5670 tubes. Bock 251 I had took 5670 tubes. Not all do though depends on circuit design.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 9, 2023 18:08:40 GMT -6
So I was quite surprised when my Transistor OPR 251 arrived that it matches my serial number of my Tube OPR 251. Nice. Tested it out on spoken word. It has the very nice clear highs, very solid good lows not huge like my old Bock which was too much. Very quiet. Very similar sounding to the Tube 251. Here's a big statement - I think for the money this transistor 251 would make any Neumann TLM49/67/103 model redundant.
And as a bonus feature it is significantly cheaper.
This ones a keeper.
Thanks Mark.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 8, 2023 19:20:22 GMT -6
Bendix 5670 /2C51 Tube . Bowie says about this one: Brighter, cleaner sounding of the 5670's. Many feel that these ones are the most revealing. Some find them to be a little bright. These Bendix tubes are getting harder to find and are commanding a higher price for a good one. I never used this in the 15 x years, so here is an opportunity to grab something special. Price includes Delivery US$100 Attachments:
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Post by hadaja on Nov 8, 2023 19:04:40 GMT -6
These are left over Tubes alternatives from Bowie when I had my Bock 251 mic a few years ago. They are sitting doing nothing. Bought direct from Christian Whitmore - Bowie Here we have : Sylvania Gold 5670 Tube. Chris's comment on was : This is an early military issue. It is well Balanced in the lows and mids with a lift in the highs. IF this 5670 floats your boat. Then its yours with included delivery for US$80 I never used it in my 251's so it has practoically never been used in the last 15 x years.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 7, 2023 22:02:53 GMT -6
Do you think its big enough? Or should we say - if you think the picture is big, wait till you hear the sound of it?
No I dont want to take Chris's gig !!
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Post by hadaja on Nov 6, 2023 22:01:00 GMT -6
USD$2500 for a KM84 is certainly not out of the realm of a reasonable price. I have honestly seen these go for a lot more.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 6, 2023 21:56:29 GMT -6
Did someone say they wanted a KM84 ? Attachments:
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Post by hadaja on Nov 5, 2023 17:55:31 GMT -6
So it’s a Dan Smith era with the perpendicular input jack and just one tone knob? Those can be had for very favorable money on occasion and they are good guitars. My first real guitar was an 83 strat, but sadly it was stolen. Yes its a Dan smith model with 2 x knobs and input jack on scratch plate. IT plays very nicely and has not been used since 2003 and is in very good condition.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 5, 2023 1:25:41 GMT -6
1983/84 Fender Strat in really really nice condition, same colour as my 1994 Strat underneath. Are people falling out of love with Strats? Very surprised that they both feel different on the fretboards but to decide which is better would be impossible to tell. The pickups in the 83/84 do sound noticeable different then the the more polished ones in the 1994 model.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 2, 2023 13:40:31 GMT -6
Sank has done 2 x 44bx of mine and Xaudia did a PB90. NO problems with either, I think I also had Jon quite some time back do a ribbon mic of mine and had no issues with that process either. Lots of good people out there.
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Post by hadaja on Nov 1, 2023 13:22:52 GMT -6
My next exciting venture which will take a couple years to manifest, but this new toy will help immensly. Nice, you got one of the 'new' ones! Yep 1957
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Post by hadaja on Oct 30, 2023 13:52:33 GMT -6
Had a problem with Daking power supply and they just replace dit for free with a new one. One of my First preamps a SPeck MP5.0 needed fixing they replaced all the parts and a few others and sent it back to me for free. Nice companies seeing how I dont live in USA.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 28, 2023 4:47:18 GMT -6
Well Mark is putting out a Cardioid only 251 FET version with his Custom 251 chambered CK12 capsule. I couldnt help it, i placed my order for one.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 28, 2023 1:11:22 GMT -6
SO the OPR 251 mic came back as I got Mark to make some minor adjustments and now it sounds very very close to my Upton. I am so very impressed. Thanks Mark.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 27, 2023 5:09:14 GMT -6
My next exciting venture which will take a couple years to manifest, but this new toy will help immensly. Attachments:
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Post by hadaja on Oct 16, 2023 14:07:11 GMT -6
UM17r does it have the brick style or square style Power supply? Would love to see some pictures thanks.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 14, 2023 19:07:01 GMT -6
Yep had one of those. Sold it 2017. It did have a big chinese made transformer in it. I used it for different mics including ribbon mics. IT was not nice and it added nothing to the sound but took it away. It might have sounded different with a better? transformer. But it certainly was not a keeper.
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Post by hadaja on Oct 14, 2023 17:28:58 GMT -6
Serrano 84's is that the version that has the red dot vintage km84 style capsules?
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