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CyanJaguar
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Is there a break-in period for mics and preamps, or are they sounding as good as they will ever sound when you get them from the factory?
tubedude
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Well, with new mics its always good to take off the screen and stretch the diapragm by pushing it firmly with your finger. 
"Breaks" em in....
"Breaks" em in....
Gidge
Lapdance Test Dummy
tubedude,
you should definitely attach a disclaimer to that post stating the obvious attempts at humor. if not 3 days from now we'll get a post like "I broke in my mic like tubedude suggested and now...."
you should definitely attach a disclaimer to that post stating the obvious attempts at humor. if not 3 days from now we'll get a post like "I broke in my mic like tubedude suggested and now...."
Markd102
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It's hard to believe that someone would do that... but unfortunately we have to 
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CyanJaguar
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Tubedude,
that was NOT funny.
that was NOT funny.
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fenix
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i would say there is no break in period but i'm not sure
Michael Jones
New member
So, you mean I should not have pushed in on the diaphram of my new condensor like TD said??
Damn!
Damn!
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fenix
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microphones are like virgins. if they are not broken in, they hurt.
JFogarty
New member
fenix said:
Dude, you're supposed to sing into it...
Note to self, don't buy a used mike from fenix
Gidge
Lapdance Test Dummy
Markd102 said:
https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?s=&threadid=42999&highlight=format
Buffalo Bob
New member
"Note to self, don't buy a used mike from fenix."
LMAO
LMAO
Track Rat
Just Your Average Sized Member
OK. I massaged the diaphram on my new Neumann KM-184 last night for a good hour and a half but now it just makes a loud humming noise. What ever could be the matter???
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Harvey Gerst
New member
You said your KM184 is new, right? That explains the humming; it hasn't learned the words yet. Try putting a lyric sheet in front of it.
Track Rat
Just Your Average Sized Member
That fixed it Harvey!
TexRoadkill
Audio Bum
If it's a tube mic I would have to believe the tone changes somewhat over time with the age of the tube. But solid state shouldnt change at all.
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Harvey Gerst
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Actually, mics do change somewhat over time, and not just the tube mics. The original Meumann U47 used a PVC material - not mylar, as the diaphragm substrate, and that became brittle. Capacitors (used in the mic's electronics) age and change value. The electrostic charge on a condenser capsule attracts dust.
If any mic is used for a lot of low frequency work, the capsule resonance will drop over time. Ribbons sag in ribbon mics and it's a very good idea to use them upside down 50% of the time to even that sag out.
If any mic is used for a lot of low frequency work, the capsule resonance will drop over time. Ribbons sag in ribbon mics and it's a very good idea to use them upside down 50% of the time to even that sag out.
smellyfuzz
New member
QUOTE
Yes.. You are right, be glad.
Audiophiles just have to sit & listen to thousands of horrible sounding recordings,
on their stereo investment, that sounds like a 10 year old mixed them on a portable
CB radio.
The sad thing is, that these so called engineers, get paid to torture people who spend much
money & time trying to make their lives a little better by enhancing their musical experience
at home in their living room & causing no one any harm at all.
AND GOD FORBID if there is a group of people (misguided or not) that actually
kind of hold a professional responsible for his quality of work.
I mean, if you guys work for Atlantic Records & fuck up every recording you make,
who is going to complain ?
The only thing that matters is that you get paid, right ?
I feel lucky to be on both sides!
Peace
Sean
Yes.. You are right, be glad.
Audiophiles just have to sit & listen to thousands of horrible sounding recordings,
on their stereo investment, that sounds like a 10 year old mixed them on a portable
CB radio.
The sad thing is, that these so called engineers, get paid to torture people who spend much
money & time trying to make their lives a little better by enhancing their musical experience
at home in their living room & causing no one any harm at all.
AND GOD FORBID if there is a group of people (misguided or not) that actually
kind of hold a professional responsible for his quality of work.
I mean, if you guys work for Atlantic Records & fuck up every recording you make,
who is going to complain ?
The only thing that matters is that you get paid, right ?
I feel lucky to be on both sides!
Peace
Sean