Richard Monroe
Well-known member
Well, I'm not connected with SP in any way, except being a generally satisfied customer. But this really is impressive. I had a problem with the shock mounts on my new C-4's being a little loose, and I emailed Justin Hyatt about it, and I did post up a limited review on the mics. Well, I also had a problem with one of my omni capsules generating some impressive self noise.
Well Justin asked to arrange a pickup to evaluate the mics at their expense, and I figured, "what the hell? I don't have to track drums or guitar for the next couple of weeks. I'm tracking bass, and that'll all go DI anyway." So I agreed. Now my bass player is flying in this weekend, and he got injured in February, and has been unable to play the other 19 instruments he plays (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, etc. etc.) So he's bringing his mandolin.
Well I've got some options for mandolin (C414B-ULS comes to mind) but I'm thinking those C-4's might be the best mics in the cabinet for that job. I banged off an email to Alan Hyatt, and explained the situation. It looks like there was a flash of plastic interfering with the capsule, and Brent Casey blew off a meeting with Stephen Paul to hand lap the suckers! The bands have been changed out on the shocks, which apparently is the key, as too tight bands spread the mic holders a bit too much. They shipped Fedex for a Friday delivery, and I'll have them for this session. They also ran the plot graphs on them.
Well, in the end, the mics had a couple of teething issues, but you know, I've got a pair of Oktava MC012's (which I like very much, thank you), and the owners manuals and warranties (if there are any) are entirely in Russian. When they break, just what kind of service do you think I'll be getting, comrade? Not to mention the world famous customer service and technical expertise of Guitar Center (or was that infamous?).
Keep doing what you're doing, Alan, Justin, Brent, et al. You have earned my business. Now, there's a few things you need to build- my new twinQ, the Toft ATC-2, the Stephen Paul mic. Those will do for starters. Thanks to all of you.-Richie
Well Justin asked to arrange a pickup to evaluate the mics at their expense, and I figured, "what the hell? I don't have to track drums or guitar for the next couple of weeks. I'm tracking bass, and that'll all go DI anyway." So I agreed. Now my bass player is flying in this weekend, and he got injured in February, and has been unable to play the other 19 instruments he plays (guitar, keyboards, mandolin, etc. etc.) So he's bringing his mandolin.
Well I've got some options for mandolin (C414B-ULS comes to mind) but I'm thinking those C-4's might be the best mics in the cabinet for that job. I banged off an email to Alan Hyatt, and explained the situation. It looks like there was a flash of plastic interfering with the capsule, and Brent Casey blew off a meeting with Stephen Paul to hand lap the suckers! The bands have been changed out on the shocks, which apparently is the key, as too tight bands spread the mic holders a bit too much. They shipped Fedex for a Friday delivery, and I'll have them for this session. They also ran the plot graphs on them.
Well, in the end, the mics had a couple of teething issues, but you know, I've got a pair of Oktava MC012's (which I like very much, thank you), and the owners manuals and warranties (if there are any) are entirely in Russian. When they break, just what kind of service do you think I'll be getting, comrade? Not to mention the world famous customer service and technical expertise of Guitar Center (or was that infamous?).
Keep doing what you're doing, Alan, Justin, Brent, et al. You have earned my business. Now, there's a few things you need to build- my new twinQ, the Toft ATC-2, the Stephen Paul mic. Those will do for starters. Thanks to all of you.-Richie