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I've built a clone, as (I think) most of you know. I originally made it with a 797 capsule and it sounded fantastic. A tiny bit sibilant, but really 3D sounding and present. Recently I decided to upgrade the capsule to a Peluso CEK-12 and was thinking it would be in the ballpark of the Ela M...

I am so close to finishing this U47 clone I can taste it. But I've run into this huge problem. Since I'm using an EF14 instead of a VF14 for the tube I have to supply filament voltage separately. I decided to make a similar PS to what I used on my Ela M clone, which works beautifully, but when...

I have used SM57's and Beta 57's and other mics, but still have not found that perfect sound for me. So what I want to know... Please list your personal favorite mic for snare and why. I will be evaluating each post to see the qualities I'm looking for. Be sure to talk about cardioid pattern...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130121981790 Well, one of the most expensive anyway... :D

Has anyone found the straight-up schematic for the TCM1100, or maybe even an MXL V77? With values? Thought I'd ask. Thanks.

I have been taking my time on this project! A lot of time! Making sure everything is right! I have constructed my version (as close as I can get) to a real U47. Followed the schematics and geometry to the letter. Have all the right parts and created the right frame. Real M7 capsule and U47...

Looks like John stopped posting his capsules on eBay. Guess business must be good.

Should it warm things up? Add color? Not add color? Be transparent? Not need EQ? Low noise? What is most important? Are preamps MORE important that the mics you use? Can a good preamp make a mediocre mic sound good? I guess I've never focused on the importance of preamps. The list of...

God, I'm pissed! I just won a Neumann TLM103 capsule online and it's broken! The guy is telling me that he knows it works fine, so obviously it's now going to become my problem. I have installed it in two mics and it has the same symptoms. The bass is there and then fades in and out. If I hold...

I've got a country recording gig coming up. Just wondering (yeah, I've used the search function) what anyone's personal favorite mics and placement are for recording banjo and fiddle. Any particular techniques you favor or can recommend? Thenkyew! Phil

I know this has been asked before, but I can't find it. Anyone know where I can get a pre-made 7 pin cable for a tube mic? I'm really not in the mood to build one.

OK, Marik, Harvey and whoever else can help me figure this out, please help me to understand something that's been bugging me about the AKG CK12 capsule. There are 3 internal "resonance" chambers. One inside each half of the backplates and then the chamber created by the seperation of the two...

I have the following: A schematic Several paper in oil capacitors of values specified by the schematic a .01uF 400v polypropylene capacitor as specified by the schematic some resistors of values specified by the schematic An MXL 992 body Some wire cloth of coarse and fine mesh A cinemag...

If I record something with 6 $1000 mics, will it sound as good as using one $6000 one?

Now it's time for a really dumb question. After all the DIY upgrades and mic building I've done I suddenly realize I have quite a few old 2:1 transformers cut out of these chinese mics. Now, I don't want to throw them away because they might be a fun project so here's what I'm wondering: What...

I have a small question needing a concise answer. I like upgrading my mics, and often swap out components on the cheaper ones to see what improvements I can get. I have done all the capacitor upgrades from Gus on my MXL 2003's and recently discovered that I like the sound of the capsule from an...

A good friend of mine, Simon Phillips and his band Protocol will be playing the "Baked Potato" on Dec, 8th. At Lankershim Blvd., across from the Universal Studios entrance. 2 sets. 9:30pm and again at 11:00PM Tickets are $20. Show lineup is: Simon Phillips: drums Dean Brown: Guitar Alphonso...

I don't. ...At all!!! (sigh...life is good again) :)

Can't be outdone. Cerado!

I decided to do this as a new thread rather than sorting through the old one. This is the latest mix of this one. I brought the drums out more and tried to make the rhythm guitar more full sounding. I tried to make the solos less harsh and processed sounding. Overall I think it's a more natural...