I was shocked by your voice coming from this microphone in the first five seconds of the video; it's a perfect sound, better than all the "modern" glass-scraping mics.
That was a one of those "once in a lifetime" events. Congrats on such a great find. it sounds great from what I can tell. Just learning about this stuff so I don't have a lot knowledge at this point. I am just trying to get a V-10 and the Li-414 at this point... Lol... Thanks for sharing a great story.
@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff Hahaha! Yeah. Well, the BCM-104 is still gnawing at me. I mean, you’d think I’d be satisfied with a U87 ai and a 416, but last night I was walking the pups thinking, “Man, maybe give the 103 another shot, or get a TLM-67, and you never got the 017 or the Sphere…” It’s almost a form of self-torture. Or it certainly is, but it’s too good and powerful to stop.
@@liquidvelvetliterature So what is it about the sound of either of those mics that you are looking for? There is nothing like that feel of getting a new mic, but now I ask myself what it is that this mic does that I need, that I don't already have. I spent years aiming at a moving target, which is why I could never find "the" mic. I had to first define what "my sound" should be and then drill down from there with intent based upon that criteria. It's not easy, but I realized it's why I'm at this juncture with this 1979 mic that may indeed be my "it".
@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff That’s a good question. I don’t think I need a mic, well, not like I used to buy them, left and right. But every time I do, I always revert back to the 416. Even from the U87, which I’ve yet to try in a pro space. But the transistor-less large condensers, well, the few I had, were bright and kind of weird sounding, where the U87 is darker, smoother, but to my ear a bit less open than the 103, but I hated the 103 when I had it, after a few months. I guess had I used the U87 as long as I’d used the 416, I’d be used to it, and the 416 would sound off to me. Ah… I don’t know. Could also be I like the hunt for sound. But, like you said once, it’s chasing the dragon. It might be time to stop and focus on the tools I have here. I mean, they’re not chopped liver. Two years ago, I would dream of owning a Twin X, a U87, and a 416. I think I have issues… hahaha
I think a lot of us can relate. We all kind of laugh at Gear Acquisition Syndrome as this made up, first world “problem” without truly understanding the impact of it on our productivity. I’m all for the new, shiny, shiny, but more than ever I want to run what I have through the ringer to make sure I’m not missing out on something magical I haven’t discovered yet.
Lets be honest you know how to work a mic to the point that you always sound good on every mic, but this mic (at the beginning of video )stands out imo w/ its smoothness, (usually you sound more grainy, and the your lower mids are usually more emphasized)
You are absolutely correct on all counts. A goodly amount of that graininess, I have since come to realize, especially in the low mids was caused by UAD’s Console’s attempt at analog cosplay, and I’ve kicked it to the curb.
This sounds great. Do you recall what transformer you used for this vintage build? I have a body and a vintage k67. Gonna use the Dany Bouchard tapered boards and I think the only other thing I'll need is the transformer. I am interested in using the same one you have in this guy because the build sounds really great
i love the content and thank you for making comparisons, would love to see the mic open as well to see the combo in circuit form .. could be great content as well...
Great video as always, Mark! Thank you! Can you elaborate more about your transformers choices in this two mics? I wonder how would the Arienne sound attached to Danny's pcb instead of an AI circuit.
It’s these US $24.44 52％ Off | KINGLUCKY 2022 Cardioid Microphone, Metal Body, Condenser, Recording, For Notebook, Studio, For Vocal, Music, Link, Sound Card a.aliexpress.com/_mPNhSQc It’s like 7/8th size of a real 87, but the headbasket is the right kind of meshing.
I was shocked by your voice coming from this microphone in the first five seconds of the video; it's a perfect sound, better than all the "modern" glass-scraping mics.
Thank you! It really is something else.
Love this sound. It's the type of sound where you just can't really pick out any one objective flaw.
It’s like a 44 year old single malt scotch.
That was a one of those "once in a lifetime" events. Congrats on such a great find. it sounds great from what I can tell. Just learning about this stuff so I don't have a lot knowledge at this point. I am just trying to get a V-10 and the Li-414 at this point... Lol... Thanks for sharing a great story.
Thanks! Enjoy those Baifei Li mics when you get them. You’ll have some fun with them for sure.
You won the lottery on that find!
And I cherish it knowing it’ll probably never happen again. LOL.
Best true story ever.
I think I used up all my Ebay luck on that one, so it had to count.
Damn, that 1979 sounds good.
Thanks Jeff. This may be the one.
At least until next week.
@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff Hahaha! Yeah. Well, the BCM-104 is still gnawing at me. I mean, you’d think I’d be satisfied with a U87 ai and a 416, but last night I was walking the pups thinking, “Man, maybe give the 103 another shot, or get a TLM-67, and you never got the 017 or the Sphere…” It’s almost a form of self-torture. Or it certainly is, but it’s too good and powerful to stop.
@@liquidvelvetliterature So what is it about the sound of either of those mics that you are looking for? There is nothing like that feel of getting a new mic, but now I ask myself what it is that this mic does that I need, that I don't already have. I spent years aiming at a moving target, which is why I could never find "the" mic. I had to first define what "my sound" should be and then drill down from there with intent based upon that criteria. It's not easy, but I realized it's why I'm at this juncture with this 1979 mic that may indeed be my "it".
@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff That’s a good question. I don’t think I need a mic, well, not like I used to buy them, left and right. But every time I do, I always revert back to the 416. Even from the U87, which I’ve yet to try in a pro space. But the transistor-less large condensers, well, the few I had, were bright and kind of weird sounding, where the U87 is darker, smoother, but to my ear a bit less open than the 103, but I hated the 103 when I had it, after a few months. I guess had I used the U87 as long as I’d used the 416, I’d be used to it, and the 416 would sound off to me. Ah… I don’t know. Could also be I like the hunt for sound. But, like you said once, it’s chasing the dragon. It might be time to stop and focus on the tools I have here. I mean, they’re not chopped liver. Two years ago, I would dream of owning a Twin X, a U87, and a 416. I think I have issues… hahaha
I think a lot of us can relate. We all kind of laugh at Gear Acquisition Syndrome as this made up, first world “problem” without truly understanding the impact of it on our productivity. I’m all for the new, shiny, shiny, but more than ever I want to run what I have through the ringer to make sure I’m not missing out on something magical I haven’t discovered yet.
Lovely story！1979 Neumann capsule！！！！！
Thanks Oscar. I never like win raffles or contests, so I figure this is the universe making it all even.
Lets be honest you know how to work a mic to the point that you always sound good on every mic, but this mic (at the beginning of video )stands out imo w/ its smoothness, (usually you sound more grainy, and the your lower mids are usually more emphasized)
You are absolutely correct on all counts. A goodly amount of that graininess, I have since come to realize, especially in the low mids was caused by UAD’s Console’s attempt at analog cosplay, and I’ve kicked it to the curb.
This sounds great. Do you recall what transformer you used for this vintage build? I have a body and a vintage k67. Gonna use the Dany Bouchard tapered boards and I think the only other thing I'll need is the transformer. I am interested in using the same one you have in this guy because the build sounds really great
3u Audio GZT-87. I've tried a number of different 87 transformers and this is the one I like best on my voice.
i love the content and thank you for making comparisons, would love to see the mic open as well to see the combo in circuit form .. could be great content as well...
You can see a really good breakdown of the entire build here: vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com/Neumann%20U87%20Build.htm
Great video as always, Mark! Thank you!
Can you elaborate more about your transformers choices in this two mics?
I wonder how would the Arienne sound attached to Danny's pcb instead of an AI circuit.
It’s the cinemag cm13113 in the 1979. Haven’t tried Arienne’s capsule with Danys circuit yet. I’m sure it bangs.
@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff you rock, Mark! Thanks a lot
Hey Mark! Could you tell me whats your go-to for mic bodies? Those look great!
It’s these
US $24.44 52％ Off | KINGLUCKY 2022 Cardioid Microphone, Metal Body, Condenser, Recording, For Notebook, Studio, For Vocal, Music, Link, Sound Card
a.aliexpress.com/_mPNhSQc
It’s like 7/8th size of a real 87, but the headbasket is the right kind of meshing.
F****g piece of luck 😄
No kidding. And I never have luck finding stuff or winning raffles or in gambling. Never. This makes up for a lifetime of that.
❤
Yeah man, she's a beauty.