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Stagg SRM70
This time we're looking at a mic that looks an awful lot like another mic... The Royer 121. The companies history has been famous for either paying homage to other companies designs or just outright stealing designs, but thats not for me to judge. Coming in at only around $200-230 USD, the SRM70 is a decently built passive ribbon mic. But how does it sound? We put this mic up against the original R121 to see how it stacks up in a bunch fo tests in the studio!
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AKG C 451B
Просмотров 50314 дней назад
This time we're taking a dive into the 451 line of mics from AKG. Though its changed over the years the newer versions of the mic are still a saughtafter sound for engineers looking for that extra bit of sparkle at the source. We put the mic up against its rival, the Shure SM81 for a bunch of tests as well. Get the gear! Clicking the affiliate links below help out the channel and cost nothing e...
Alder Audio H44
Просмотров 53821 день назад
This time we're looking at a boutique ribbon mic made in the USA. Made in Michigan, Tyler Campbell joins us for a look into the creation and innovations of Alder Audio, We then take the H44 Ribbon microphone into the studio and put it up against the Royer R10 Hot Rod edition. (and sneak in a quick R121 comparison as well). Get the Alder Audio H44: www.alderaudio.com/h44 Special Thanks to: @Tane...
American DR330
Просмотров 3112 месяца назад
This time we're looking at a mic that NEEDS an introduction, since its not very well known or seen. American Microphone Company or AMC was founded almost 100 years ago. Its name lives on in the many mics that still trade hands amongst collectors and studios, but are becoming harder to find and more expensive. The DR330 was a technilogically advanced mic that used patents from Western Electric t...
Sennheiser MD421 Kompakt
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
This time we're looking at a brand new version of the Sennheiser 421, the MD421 Kompakt. This mic features a departure from the much hated arm clip and comes in at around half the size of the current MD421ii. We put the mic up agains the past 2 versions, the MD421U4 and the MD421ii. Are the claims that the new Kompakt is the same as its larger brother? Corrections: The Kompakt is $289 without t...
Sennheiser e609, e906 & MD409 U3
Просмотров 9503 месяца назад
This week we dig up an older video to add a vintage version to the comparison. The Sennheiser MD409 U3 is the second iteration of the 409 series. We compare it to the modern versions again on some instruments in the studio and check out some pink tests as well. Quick video just to answer everyones FOMO for the 409. Special Thanks to: @drumagna for helping out on drums Matt Garzilli for helping ...
Electro-Voice 635A - 635A/B - 635N/D-B
Просмотров 7443 месяца назад
This time on the mic locker we're taking a look at a mic that has been seen by almost everyone, but isn't really talked about much. The 635 family of mics from Electro-voice have been in service from 1947 all the way to present day. But, whether or not the company has fully discontinued the mic is still up for debate! Thanks to: @drumagna for helping out on drums on this video @TanerUretener ww...
C1000S MKii Mod Update
Просмотров 2514 месяца назад
This is a quick update video for anyone using the 3rd version of the mic known as the MKii. This can be identified as having the battery check light indicator next to the on/off switch. This video is to demonstrate where the C2 capacitor is located on the mic for anyone that wishes to perform the mod on their own. This is for informational purposes only and I take no responsibility for anyone t...
Peluso 2247 SE
Просмотров 7965 месяцев назад
This week we're taking a look at a company that we haven’t taken a deep dive into yet. Maker of my personal favorite vocal mic, the Peluso Labs 2247SE. John Peluso started in audio from a very early age and worked in many studios in the Chicago area during the 70s. After a stint with MXL and Marshall Electronics, Peluso started his own endeavor with Peluso Microphone Labs and took his lifelong ...
Stellar Labs CM1800 Mic Parts Mod Build
Просмотров 3556 месяцев назад
This time we take the stellar labs cm1800 and replace its internals (all but the xlr connector) with a new micparts.com kit. Does the mod make a marked difference!? Buy the mic and mod: www.newark.com/stellar-labs/35-5975/studio-condenser-cardioid-microphone/dp/26Y8665?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw34qzBhBmEiwAOUQcF4Wd_vSuS1DNCQlAfseNFF-jCRpsZf71-fUOMcYk1GcTaUtonkMXQhoCfUcQAvD_BwE&mckv=_dm|pcrid||...
Warm Audio WA44
Просмотров 5 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This week we're looking at a new offering from Warm Audio. A large ribbon mic based on the classic RCA 44. We put the mic head to head with an original RCA 44BX and see just how close Warm got to the classic sound of a big ribbon mic. Special thanks to Drew Vision for the male vocal segment IG: @DrewVision Special thanks to Samantha Howard for the female vocal segment linktr.ee/iamsamanthahowar...
Effect Microphones
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
We're taking a drive into Weirdsville this time to look at a bunch of mics that are anything but pristine sounding. We look at: Shure Green Bullet (520) RCA 6206 (the brown handgrenade) Audio Technicas Pro 42 Trash Talk Audio's PP-1 pay phone mic Pyle Pro 50 Megaphone Pyle PDMIK1 CB Gitty Tin Can Mic! (thats a lot). Some info on each mic and some quick examples of what the mic can be used for. ...
Phantom Power On Ribbon and Dynamic Mics
Просмотров 7317 месяцев назад
This weeks video is kind of a boring one. What happens to our equipment when we apply phantom power to something that doesn't need phantom power? Namely, ribbon and dynamic microphones. We look at the history of phantom power and how electricity works in a phantom circuit. By understanding this though simulations, we can apply what we learn to the real world... and so, we do, by not just applyi...
Mic Pre Coloration
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.7 месяцев назад
This week we have a long one... sorry! It wasn't my intention to do an hour long video on this topic, but what a rabbit hole I went down. We're looking at 10 different mic pres and pushing them to their limits all to see just how much the mic pre makes a difference. From transistors to tubes, to discreet op amps and IC's, the heart of each preamp may be different, but how different is the end r...
Vintage Shure 315 Ribbon Microphone
Просмотров 8298 месяцев назад
Vintage Shure 315 Ribbon Microphone
Heil Handi Mic Pro Plus
Просмотров 2788 месяцев назад
Heil Handi Mic Pro Plus
Studio Projects C1 Mic Mod from Micparts.com
Просмотров 2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Studio Projects C1 Mic Mod from Micparts.com
Soyuz 1973
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Soyuz 1973
Neumann MCM114
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Neumann MCM114
AKG D202R, D200E and D200E1
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.11 месяцев назад
AKG D202R, D200E and D200E1
FIFINE K669 Dynamic Microphone and FIFINE K669 Condenser Microphone
Просмотров 789Год назад
FIFINE K669 Dynamic Microphone and FIFINE K669 Condenser Microphone
AKG Perception 170
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Год назад
AKG Perception 170
Shure SM81
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.Год назад
Shure SM81
Warm Audio WA-84
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.Год назад
Warm Audio WA-84
Universal Audio SP-1
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.Год назад
Universal Audio SP-1
Small Diaphragm Mics
Просмотров 834Год назад
Small Diaphragm Mics
AEA KU5A
Просмотров 936Год назад
AEA KU5A
AES Show 2023 NYC
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Год назад
AES Show 2023 NYC
Sennheiser MD441 U
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Sennheiser MD441 U
Huge Kick Drum Mic Shootout
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Huge Kick Drum Mic Shootout

Комментарии

  • @m.i.andersen8167
    @m.i.andersen8167 День назад

    Thanks for the video. As you can hear in the video, it's good for acoustic rhythm guitar that needs to fit into the mix. Also sounds really retro-good on the congas. EV 635A was sometimes used for minimal drum miking ("Knee" position or snare), and could also be used to hammer in nails with it;)

  • @m.i.andersen8167
    @m.i.andersen8167 День назад

    Thanks for the video. It seems that the Stagg can be used for electric guitar, brass and maybe woodwinds. It lacks some midrange bite and together with its old school ribbon hi-end roll off it gives some limitations. When talking so much about copies, it would be appropriate to mention that the Royer 121 is a copy of the B&O BM3 from the 1960s.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony День назад

      Thanks for checking it out. I went into the B&O thing in the Royer video, probably should have brought it up again here though. Royer at least changed the head of the mic a bit from a rounded dome to a flat cap. Stagg changed the grill cutouts, slightly.

  • @tracyeaves4847
    @tracyeaves4847 День назад

    Joe Meek had a big range,

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony День назад

      It's a weird pre to say the least, though its probably the most colorful of all the pre's since its quirkiness can't really be avoided. Its harder to get a clean sound from this than something altered/colored.

  • @usieinfie
    @usieinfie 2 дня назад

    The 7b is just ugly af and looks low quality in comparison to the re20

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 2 дня назад

      Not gonna argue with this statement at all. Lol

  • @mickealgrier8236
    @mickealgrier8236 3 дня назад

    One of the most detailed mic comparisons I seen. I have a pair of the stag mics but have not used them yet but this video gave me some great starting points for when I do. Great Job Sir !

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 3 дня назад

      Thanks for checking it out!

  • @Rancherinaz
    @Rancherinaz 3 дня назад

    If I had to pick a winner it would be the vintage 545 .

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony День назад

      I rarely use either, but when I do need to pull one of these out of the locker its usually one of the older 545s.

  • @ALACGltd
    @ALACGltd 4 дня назад

    Thank you. ❤😊

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 4 дня назад

      Thank YOU for checking out the video! Really appreciated!

    • @ALACGltd
      @ALACGltd 3 дня назад

      @ I hope you have a lovely holiday and new year. ❤️

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 3 дня назад

      @@ALACGltd to you as well!

  • @h.c.7799
    @h.c.7799 4 дня назад

    Why not EQing post instead of modding?

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 4 дня назад

      Good question. Answer is you can, but its a bit different. And why that is, i havent been able to fully figure out. I've taken mics that have "EQ" built in to them (D12VR for instance) and tried to recreate the EQ curve with an EQ in the daw. It gets close, but never exact and It probably has to do with how the entire head amp reacts as a whole to incoming complex signals. If you're in the school of thought that its "close enough" (which many times IS close enough esp in a mix) you can absolutely get by with doing it in post. To be honest, this mic is a little too bright without the mod and listening to it while tracking can be a bit distracting. Yes you can put an EQ on the channel while recording, but I'd rather have it taken care of before it hits the pre/converter (which you could do with outboard gear as well) than adding anything thats going to add potentially more latency. Its a workflow/preference thing. Id rather have to do as little as possible on the back end when i record, which is why we have so many mics in the closet here. Thanks for the comments! Appreciate it!

  • @h.c.7799
    @h.c.7799 4 дня назад

    Why not piggyback the new capacitor?

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 4 дня назад

      You absolutely can. I wanted to be able to quantify the response i was getting and without being able to 100% tell what the value of the existing cap was, theres no way to do that. After this video I went back and installed a different value cap since i felt i rolled a little too much off. If piggy backing gets it to where it sounds good for you, go for it!

  • @BlueHouseSoundStudio
    @BlueHouseSoundStudio 5 дней назад

    Stagg. This is a deep cut… $200 and it does something. The 121 had a lot more life on most instances. I recently went down an ice bell rabbit hole in the vein of Stewart Copeland… stagg being one of the several but limited companies that came up and was actually sonically blown away by them. Unfortunately they only have one line of them now… and like most cymbals will be a mixed bag of weight and pitch.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 4 дня назад

      I was really tempted to try out some other non-pro audio stuff from them. Nice to hear that some of their other stuff is of decent quality as well. Odd choice for them to go with a more squared off bell on the current line. Looks interesting though! Thanks for checking out the video!

  • @pml394
    @pml394 5 дней назад

    Your videos are so nice and all are very well documented , you are putting a lot of work into this . Thanks a lot - really valuable for all the unmodded C1 mics lost in the closet. I ve done the mod earlier but missed this kind of video ( also good if you want to sell the modded mic later on ). Can anybody comment on some critics I read somewhere of changing the sensitivity of this mic . It should have a negative influence on the sound somehow- I cant hear it ?? are there any substance in that? I moddede my C so that The potmeter now is accessible from the bottom outside of the mic. im very happy with the result - and now I really really want a desoldering gun !

  • @CraigAdams-s9i
    @CraigAdams-s9i 5 дней назад

    The WA-84 sounds so much better than the 184!

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 5 дней назад

      Im not a fan of the 184. The original 84 was nice, but the headroom was kind of limited. The WA does a decent job all around. Thanks for checking it out!

  • @leoalvarez2213
    @leoalvarez2213 5 дней назад

    Listening on Sony 5000XMs. Cheap mic sounds very good and in most contexts inside a mix either would work great. That said, the Stagg feels like it has less headroom which in turn feels a little pinched, like it gives a bit less sparkle on top and a slightly looser low end. This may actually be a good thing in a dense mix but on something with big dynamic shifts that you want a more open feel (and only if you had the Royer for comparison) the Royer would be my choice. All that aside I am not hearing a $1,200 difference between these mics. For $200 this is a bit of a steal. Curious about long term reliability but from a,sonics standpoint I can see these being a huge boon for people who want a good ribbon sound without breaking that bank. Thanks for the demo, subscribed

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 5 дней назад

      Hey! Thanks for the comment and sub! At a distance, the mic performs pretty well. Lot of work to do when dealing with it close miking anything. But yeah, for the $200 this is currently sitting at, its definitely a bargain. I think with a proper tensioning, this mic would be even better than it is.

  • @JAO53JAO
    @JAO53JAO 5 дней назад

    You could buy 5 Stagg mikes for the cost of 1 Royer121, so cost is important. I would not trade my single 121 for 5 Stagg mics, and I loathe the notion that a company is making knock-offs for a living without bringing anything new to the table or advancing the science. Being just a cheap copy-cat is ugly, but that is the world we live in. Thanks for the video.

    • @Fl4ppers
      @Fl4ppers 5 дней назад

      I've two Subzero 57 copycats. Not a fan either but bought them because they had extended range compared to a real 57. Also you can pick up 4 for the price of one real 57 here.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 5 дней назад

      While i wouldnt trade my 121 for them either, for $200, its really not a bad sounding mic if you're not having to mic really close. I also do NOT agree with companies copying designs of current production models. Rampant IP violations permitted in the countries that manufacture these items and the market are certainly to blame for that. They do just enough to get past infringement rules. Sad, just come up with your own design at that point and if the product stands up on its own, you look like the innovator not the copy cat.

  • @JasonWelchMusic
    @JasonWelchMusic 6 дней назад

    On piano: I noticed the pedal noise was more prominent via the Stagg mic, even to its detriment. It was picking up a wierd tone from the pedal, similar to bumping a mic stand with a hot mic. The Stagg was brighter on piano and lacking character. On acoustic guitar: I found opposite results. The Royer was clean with a nice presence. The Royer also captured the sustain better. I hated the Stagg on it. The Stagg sounded muddy. On drums: They both lost. I just didnt like them at all as an overhead. But I could imagine them being great for a room mic. But tonally, I don't see a $1200 difference between them. Your $100 dynamic Heil Handi Mic would whoop them both with change left over. (I know. Dynamic/Ribbon = Apples/oranges.😂) Great video as always. I really enjoyed this one.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      Theres a lot to clean up on the stagg for sure. But for $200 its not terrible especially if you have some space between it and the source. Proximity effect is disastrous on it and i think thats likely due to bad ribbon tensioning. Not a fan either on the drums. The R88 definitely beats both of these out for a ribbon overhead (or room). Though i am curious about the stereo version of the stagg. And youre probably right about the Heil hahahaha.

    • @JasonWelchMusic
      @JasonWelchMusic 5 дней назад

      @meistudiony I'd love to see the Stagg compared with some of the cheaper ribbons from MXL. I own a MXL r80. I bought 2 as a pair for oveheads. Only one came, and they refunded the other. Guitar center said that I bought the last one. It has apparently been discontinued. So I tried it as a mono. I didn't like it. But when I tried it on vocals, it did OK. Im gonna see what it does with harmonica. Wish me luck.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 5 дней назад

      @ ribbon on harmonica sounds like a bad idea lol. The air going on and out may be too much stress but if youre willing to risk it, please let me know how that works out! I have one of those mxl ribbons, i just put in for another cheap ribbon the ART AR5. I have a few others floating around. I recently sold a tbone ribbon i felt was particularly bad and have a monoprice active ribbon that is possibly one of the darkest ribbons ive ever used.

    • @JasonWelchMusic
      @JasonWelchMusic 4 дня назад

      @@meistudiony good point. I will put a pop filter in front of it.

  • @Fl4ppers
    @Fl4ppers 6 дней назад

    Stagg sounded kind of bad in the lows/low mids on the electric guitar. Heard that clipping there too.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      Yeah the low end is way exaggerated on the stagg when its close to a source. Its not AS bad when its got some distance but the lows are still a little mushy. I think its just a ribbon tension issue. One day ill muster the courage to re-ribbon it and tension it properly.

    • @Fl4ppers
      @Fl4ppers 5 дней назад

      @@meistudiony if not @mannysmiclocker tensions and reribbons over your side of the water. I still havent mustered the courage to buy a ribbon mic due to the storage conditions too.

  • @sonyphotoguy6601
    @sonyphotoguy6601 6 дней назад

    I like the mics of AEA more. Especially the R88A. The N8/N22 also rock. I was never a big Royer fan. But of cause a cheap Ribbon is better than no ribbon in the mic locker.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      Never gonna argue against someone for the R88. That mic is a beast. I do prefer the royer on guitar cab, but not many other places. It does work well on horns esp lower brass. I gotta get an N8 one day. Ive heard nothing but good things.

    • @Fl4ppers
      @Fl4ppers 5 дней назад

      The R88A is an amazing looking mic. I've watched about 9 videos on that. If I ever win the lottery 😅

  • @lucianoluggren
    @lucianoluggren 6 дней назад

    I think Stagg does not manufacture microphones, they must brand Chinese OEM microphones. I know at least two companies (Stellar and OPR) that use that microphone. OPR improves it by changing the transformer and the ribbon. And to be fair, Royer's design is based on a B&O design. Greetings from Argentina.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      Without a doubt royers design is based on the Bang & Olufson design. Most of the "bargain" companies rebadge mass produced items, usually with a slight modification here or there, so thats likely true as well. I have run into instances where a company in china was building a product for a major manufacturer of pro audio gear, lost the contract but continued making the device they were making and slapped a different brand name on it... logs of strange things going on out there that probably border on legality. Thanks for checkin out the video! Appreciate it!

  • @TheJTish
    @TheJTish 6 дней назад

    On the Piano and the horns.. I was having real trouble distinguishing them. Might be interesting to consider a comparison of some 'cheap' ribbons. I own a few and can always find a place for them (although I need a couple cloud lifters maybe as I only have a couple pre-amps that supply the gain). Nice demo as always, Pags! Thanks for sharing.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      They were really close on overheads as well. I used the royer for the ride side and SRM70 for the hat side. They worked well as a pair. Only time i didn't like the SRM was when it was CLOSE to a source. It doesn't handle proximity well at all and the bass test was kind of telling. Ive had a few people suggest a cheap ribbon shootout recently. I have a bunch and @joesalyers recommended the ART AR5 in another comment. Def worth lookin into! Thanks for checkin it out and checkin in! Have a great holiday season!

  • @joesalyers
    @joesalyers 6 дней назад

    I have the SRM75 Stereo version of this and used it as a Mid/Side Room mic for a couple years on tons of stuff. Its a great mic too and worth the $400 price tag. I never used the mono version but I already had the Royer 121 if you want a real GEM of a ribbon mic for very little money look at the ART AR5 Ribbon Mic (its about $150) and is a very unique ribbon for drum rooms and guitars giving them power and thickness no other active ribbon I have ever used does. Pair it with a nice condenser on a amp cab or as over board on a piano and you will be shocked at how good a $150 active ribbon can be!

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      Thanks for the info! Would love to check that out! I've been looking at the stereo SRM75 as an alternate to the R88 i have for drum overheads. Another stereo ribbon out front of the kit is usually nice, but Id rather not spend another $2k+ on another AEA (even though they sound amazing). Gonna put that AR5 on the list! Thanks again!

  • @ivanvicente9633
    @ivanvicente9633 6 дней назад

    You just made fall in love with 1500 bucks mic. Thanks but fuck you?

  • @ObscureTech
    @ObscureTech 6 дней назад

    Woop woop

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      This is a copy of the original video with the volume essentially reduced by less than 2db, and no strike. So weird. I had to leave the original up but unlisted until the claim goes through.

    • @ObscureTech
      @ObscureTech 6 дней назад

      @ super strange

  • @JonathanCutrell
    @JonathanCutrell 6 дней назад

    Do you have a link to the desoldering gun you're using here?

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      The one I have I dont think is made any longer. However there's something really close from the same manufacturer and for about the same price (maybe just an updated model). Its def not the best but, for as much as it gets used, it does the job. Heres an affiliate link: amzn.to/3BJ8JCv

  • @markO-S-z6h
    @markO-S-z6h 6 дней назад

    Hey there, I really appreciate the time you put into reviewing this mic. Hearing its sound with various instruments was very interesting & even though I will mostly be using for voiceovers if I buy it, price to performance & flexibility are important to me. Thanks for giving me the extra insights!

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      Thanks for checking out the video! Appreciate it!

  • @TheGurner1
    @TheGurner1 7 дней назад

    I have an MD421 2 which I like in a live situation for sax or congas - I may well buy another couple to have a set for toms in the studio

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      Check out the new Kompakt version (ruclips.net/video/PEJBcMKbutk/видео.html) for use on toms. I think the sound profile works a bit better on rack toms and the small form factor and change of clip makes it a little more user friendly. Id stick with the original full sized for horn use though, theres a weird cut in the upper mids that I dont think would play nice with a sax.

  • @clickeye1
    @clickeye1 8 дней назад

    I am learning that mic lovers are just wine lovers without the fun of getting drunk. Why on god's earth would anyone think this mic is that much different than a ten times cheaper $100 SM57?

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 8 дней назад

      From a basic standpoint, both mics pick up sound and in that respect, you're correct. Is this mic overpriced? Id say no, only because of the insane engineering inside (and outside) of it. A lot of tooling and machining needed to produce this. But why choose something thats $1000 over one thats $100 that seems to do the same thing? Again, from a basic perspective they do. When you start to get into more of the finer details, you find that things aren't the same at all past that basic concept. Off axis rejection is important in certain professional situations and the two mics handle that VERY differently. Frequency response on the two is also very drastically different as well. The Shure having very harsh upper frequencies whereas the sennheiser isn't as drastic. This is a matter of how much work you want to do in post to get the subject you're recording to sit within a mix. For spoken word, it doesn't matter as much, especially if theres no comparison between the sound of X vs Y. The sennheiser also has filter controls built in which the Shure doesn't. In certain circumstances, having a bass rolloff may be required. If you aren't able to handle that on the receiving side, having this on the mic is a godsend. The Sennheiser also has voicing controls for the top end to either flatten or enhance it. Shure implemented something very similar on the SM7B, but nothing on the 57. Again, for basic everyday use, yeah, go for a 57 or 58. For studio/live professional work, go with something that is more tailored to your use case. This is why we dont just have ONE microphone that just picks things up for sale. (also why there is more than one type of wine to drink ;) ) Does it have to be a $1000+ mic, no, but I can think of a lot of situations where the $100 won't pass in a professional situation. End of the day, a choice like this is made in response to a working situation. If this mic save time in getting things right, well, time is money. If the money it saves exceeds the cost of the product, then it's worth it! Why would someone buy a Mercedes vs a Toyota? They both get you to where you're going. In this case I'd argue for the cheaper of the two vehicles since the cost of maintenance on the Toyota is significantly less than the Mercedes. Neither is going to get me to my destination any faster, so the cost comparison is out the window in regards to Time vs. Money. (especially in NY traffic lol) Both scenarios are quantifiable in their own regards and is up to the individual to figure out for themselves if it fits their need. And lets not forget about the personal taste factor... thats worth a lot to some people! Thanks for the comment and checking out the video! Appreciate it!

  • @nomada7029
    @nomada7029 13 дней назад

    I used to be able to score vintage Unidyne 3 57s for steals and deals on eBay in the early 2000s by searching for "Unidyme." The cursive writing would throw some uninformed sellers off thinking it was an "m" instead of an "n." And that brown gunk told you you got the real deal. Cosmoline goes opaque when it ages, I suspect that's what it is.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 12 дней назад

      Forbidden peanut butter. Makes the mic sound twice as good! Lol. The internet has ruined so many great deal opportunities. Everyones now and expert and knows what they have even if its junk. Theres a guy selling the outer shell of an old sennheiser mic (no capsule or anything) just most of the body for almost a G. So crazy. But if the market is willing to pay… which i guess it isnt in his case since its been up for months now.

  • @BunkerAudioPanama
    @BunkerAudioPanama 13 дней назад

    How did you get a hold of all those versions?? Impressive. Subscribed

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 12 дней назад

      Hey thanks for checking it out and subbing! Been collecting mics for over 20 years now. You occasionally find people or bump into things online. Just recently posted the newest revision of this mic, the Kompakt. ruclips.net/video/PEJBcMKbutk/видео.html

  • @JasonWelchMusic
    @JasonWelchMusic 15 дней назад

    How did I miss the notification? Wow bro, thanks for purchasing and reviewing this mic for me.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 14 дней назад

      This is a cool little mic. And i mean LITTLE! Lol This was right around the time bob passed. Hope you got some info out of it. Thanks for checkin in!

    • @JasonWelchMusic
      @JasonWelchMusic 14 дней назад

      @meistudiony sadly, I didn't know that Bob had passed until yesterday when I saw your video. The world is at a loss without him. He was so kind to me when helping me choose the pr31bw for overheads, and I didn't feel like he was talking above my head. He was spot-on! Its PERFECT for my needs. I wanted a small-bodied, large diaphragm, dynamic mic because I only have 7 foot ceilings in my basement studio. I have a nicely treated studio, but my HVAC is next to the studio. Condenser mics were capturing the air noise from it. I tried ribbons, but they sounded horribly muddy (even after eq). Two engineers (one of them was multi-award winning) have visited my humble studio to collaborate with me. They couldn't get over how well the PR31BW pair did at capturing only what they were pointed at, and how clean the audio was. Very little EQ was needed in post. Best part was that I haven't even tried a cieling cloud above the mics, and they already sound great. Im going to build a cloud and see if it makes any difference. Cant hurt, eh? ....After seeing your video on the Handi Mic, I noticed that it seemed to pick up highs really well, but the bass was a little muddy. Im sure I could fix all that with EQ. I think the Handi Mic will serve best as an under snare mic, or a cheap vocal mic for interviews on-the-go.

  • @oj-sho413
    @oj-sho413 16 дней назад

    Modulation with Neve 😵‍💫omg

  • @ruyidou
    @ruyidou 16 дней назад

    I have AKG D1200E ,Thx

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 6 дней назад

      I like that they got away from the sintered bronze wind screen on the D1200. Still a really cool looking design. They both remind me of light sabers!

  • @TheGurner1
    @TheGurner1 17 дней назад

    I have a pair - great little pencil mics - I wonder which ribbons do you like on drum O/H ?

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 17 дней назад

      R88 all day long. Perfect phase/coherence everytime. Ive used r121s as well, dont like it as much.

    • @TheGurner1
      @TheGurner1 13 дней назад

      @@meistudiony Monster mic!

  • @TheGurner1
    @TheGurner1 17 дней назад

    I got a 906 for guitar combo in a reggae band recently - very cool mic

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 16 дней назад

      It’ll def cut thru the live mix for sure!

  • @Ascoundrel
    @Ascoundrel 18 дней назад

    Would love to see inside the three side by side

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 18 дней назад

      Mentioned in your other comment on the repair video, these are all just capsule->xlr. The switchboard on the 906 has a couple of components but thats it. There isnt even a capsule mount. The capsule is floated by the foam insert in the basket.

    • @Ascoundrel
      @Ascoundrel 17 дней назад

      @@meistudiony this is fascinating, i always assumed capsules required circuits. i appreciate the responses !

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 17 дней назад

      @ dynamic mics dont. Anything condenser or (regular or electret) does. Many dynamic and ribbons have transformers as well to help boost the output and also protects the capsule against stray voltage.

  • @Ascoundrel
    @Ascoundrel 18 дней назад

    Is there even a pcb circuit? I am confused. Is this just a capsule directly wired to an XLR?!

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 18 дней назад

      Yes it is. No transformer or anything. Straight shot. The only one that has anything in it is the 906 which has a small board for the filters.

    • @Ascoundrel
      @Ascoundrel 17 дней назад

      @@meistudiony could a 609 become a 906 or are the capsules different? i was interested in modding a 609 after this

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 17 дней назад

      @ i think there are slight differences in the capsule but i could be wrong. Unless the filter bank is doing something even in bypass, the two mics dont sound the same on any setting. You could certainly throw a lpf in the 609 to tame some of that high end.

  • @ScottGrammer
    @ScottGrammer 20 дней назад

    Back when I had hair, I owned both a 451EB and an SM81. They sounded different, but I liked them both. I solved the fine thread problem on the 451 by only owning one capsule and no pads. 🙂

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      Lol dont have to thread it if you never take it apart! -taps head

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      I used to have hair too… ruclips.net/video/EmNloUBCAQA/видео.htmlsi=id2ZcIS0PeJaWaQv Lol

  • @astralaudio101
    @astralaudio101 20 дней назад

    Hey thanks for presenting this mic. These classic 451’s are familiar to me because I’m certain Eddie Kramer used these on his classic live albums to mic the PA up to find an interesting dimension.. and it worked. I own a 451B pair and at my enthusiast level sound nice.. Thanks again 🎙️

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      This one had been on my long list. Its definitely got a unique flavor to it. I like what it was doing on the acoustic guitar but was kind of bright everywhere else. Nothing a little eq can fix. But i picked them up to be spot mics on a rather large drumset for an upcoming project. Thanks for checking it out and for the comments. Appreciate it!

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner 20 дней назад

    Nice to hear some love for the SM81. Underrated mic for sure.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      Thanks for checking out. From a price/performance perspective, sm81 all the way. I really feel the 451’s are over priced for what they are. If they still had removable capsules might be a little more justified, but not as is.

    • @davewestner
      @davewestner 20 дней назад

      @@meistudiony yeah man, been enjoying your content over the past few days....thanks for doing it. I actually love 451s, but not well enough to buy (unless I found a serious deal). One of the studios I work at has a pair that I occasionally use, although it's kind of a crapshoot because one of them picks up an AM radio station during daylight hours. In regards to the 81s, it wasn't that long ago that everyone was crapping all over those things and I never understood why.

    • @dillpereira250
      @dillpereira250 20 дней назад

      @@meistudiony IMO the 451b doesn't make sense for its price since sE electronics, Lewitt and Lauten Audio came out, unless someone really dig into the sound of this mic. Nowadays we have a bunch of versatiles and good affordable SDCs.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 19 дней назад

      @@davewestner not so long ago. (I guess thats relative) this idea popped up that electret mics were somehow inferior to their “true condenser” counterparts. Id have no doubt that played a role in the hate a lot of mics get in the sdc realm. Im not going to bash someone for not understanding the technical aspects of a particular technology, especially one like electrets since it seem like utter black magic to me. However, spreading false info is where i get frustrated and annoyed, especially when all the info is out there for anyone to find. Love me some 81s.

    • @davewestner
      @davewestner 19 дней назад

      @@meistudiony Didnt realize it was because of the type of condenser mic it is, thanks for the info. Glad to meet another 81 fan!

  • @Kookie_sings
    @Kookie_sings 20 дней назад

    Oh that's an interesting one! I got my guitar mic'd up by a pair of those at a concert recently, so I was a little curious about them. They definitely sound good, but wow the price tag is hard to justify for me. Especially without swappable capsules. I definitely heard that slight airiness from them in your test. At least on the sources that were not too rich in harmonics. Also I gotta say it sounded good to me on everything, except maybe the overheads? Good mic for sure. But too pricy for what it is I think. Also I really wanna hear what people might have to say about the C26/28 , especially about all the funky accessories that were sold for them (The gooseneck ones always looked fun to me). Thank you as always for your videos!

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      Hard to disagree w any of this. I think they’re quite overpriced personally, however, they do go on sale. I was able to pick up my pair for around $1100 after tax. Still really steep imo. Ohs are a tad bright. I love my R88. Just rolls off those highs perfectly. Def would need to either stick a shelf or lpf on the 451s for a mix. Ill have to check out the c26/28s. Not sure ive ever used em. Thanks for watching!

  • @Fl4ppers
    @Fl4ppers 20 дней назад

    The sheer dedication you put into this is to be admired

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      Thank you! Appreciate you checking it out!

    • @Fl4ppers
      @Fl4ppers 20 дней назад

      @@meistudiony I'm a fan of AKG. I have one of their budget d65s's knocking about, and a first gen c3000 (black with green stripe). Underrated stuff. They've lost a bit of that magic for me since sacking the workforce and moving to Hungary, sadly.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      @@Fl4ppers the first gen black C series were cool lookin. Wish they stuck with that over the champaign or silver look. They finally figured it out a few years back when they went to all black on their P or perception series. D65. Havent run into that one yet.

  • @stallionproductions666
    @stallionproductions666 20 дней назад

    Who is this repair guy in Switzerland? Need one of my MD441s repaired...

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      Hit me through my website. 😉

  • @Aussiepithecus
    @Aussiepithecus 20 дней назад

    The SM57 sounded better in most situations but the D190E got something extra out of the acoustic guitar which just wasn't there with the SM57. I had expected the SM57 would leave the D190E for dead across the board so this is an interesting result. I have an old D190E lying around unused for a very long time - looks like there are some situations where it might actually be a good option.

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      D190 just has that mid forward instead of scooped thing happening. Depending on the instrument either could be the right choice. I have a really thin (dimensionally) snare drum that the 190 just brings to life. My usual goto, the m201, just has too much top end for it and a 57 makes it sound like paper. Right tool for the job kinda thing. Thanks for checking it out!

  • @MDHeleniak
    @MDHeleniak 20 дней назад

    Excellent video. The Alder & Royer are both great at capturing 'real'. Both sound beautiful, and surprisingly, very similar. Alder's extended high & low was obvious on upright bass, acoustic and trumpet. QUESTION: With a quality EQ, can the R10's high & low end be bumped up and still sound musical, and can the H44's jow & high ends be rolled off and still sound musical? IE, can the two mics be tailored to sound even closer?

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 20 дней назад

      Using a really surgical eq like fab filter pro q3 or something similar the sound can be shaped quite nicely. Since the response on both mics arent weird scooped messes in the midrange both take eq quite well if used lightly. The high and low ends with either a smooth shelf or a low db/oct filter work nicely with either mic. Ribbons tend to be cool like that. Unless youre dealing w a ton of proximity build up ribbons and eq go well.

  • @ObscureMics
    @ObscureMics 22 дня назад

    ayyyoooo

  • @annekedebruyn7797
    @annekedebruyn7797 22 дня назад

    I may have a stupid question, but is the foam really necessary if you are just going to use the mic indoors on your home rig?

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 22 дня назад

      Not a stupid question at all. It serves a few purposes. First it protects the diaphragm from dirt/debris. Second, because of the density of the foam, it actually affects the tone of the mic and rolls off a bit of the high end which these mics desperately need. Third and most important, there is no capsule holder in the mic. The foam floats the capsule in the head basket. So without the foam, the capsule will just kind of rattle around in the housing which probably wont sound great. So you do kind of need it unless you can come up with a way to stabilize the capsule in the head-basket.

  • @javierbadaracco8679
    @javierbadaracco8679 22 дня назад

    Great video, man. Thanks

    • @meistudiony
      @meistudiony 22 дня назад

      Thanks for checking it out!! Appreciate it!