This video is absolutely EPIC. Not just comparisons but a full song montage?!? Wow. I'll have to save this one as a cool reference. I think the 1973 is best used on single point sources, like a guitar amp or vocals, just because of that resonator. I tried it on toms and I thought that maybe that resonator was making the off axis bleed a little harsh. They have barely touched on this, but it's pretty unique.
Thanks Ryan, I feel the same way about a lot of your videos! The 1973 has been amazing on electrics and outside kick, it's going to be glued to guitar cabs for a a while here. I was actually considering getting another 1973 to try them on toms and have not had the chance yet (toms drive me nuts, I'm always looking for new ideas). Good to know about the potential bleed problem, maybe just a good choice for quieter players?
@@MillSounds Not sure about toms. I think it is amazingly fast and great for single sources. For the money, I would try the LS-308. The 1973 has it's place though.
I watched this video with great interest because I love soyuz products and use 013, 023 and Launcher Deluxe. The richness of the 023's low frequency range is exceptional, and the 1973's sound is bright and clearly outlined. Thank you for the great video!
Great comparison video! I've been waiting for someone to do one between the Bomblet and 1973. Having the same capsule it's very interesting to finally hear how different they sound. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for this excellent video. Your video and (of course) audio production quality is very high. That takes a lot of time and effort. I own the 1973, the bomblet as well as the Launcher Deluxe and love all of them.
Thanks Konrad! Between the Bomblet and 1973, what are you using each for a lot of the time? I've really fallen in love with the 1973 on electric guitars, the focus it brings is amazing. The bomblet's are more scooped, but the smoothness is great on vocals and acoustic instruments.
I think so. Maybe apart from on acoustic guitar where I appreciated them both. I did appreciate the more responsive transformless 1973 on the pick attack. On bass and piano, it would depend on the type of tone you wanted, the bomblet had the weight, and smoothness, the 1973 the melodic clarity and attack. They definitely share a very similar family sound, especially on voice. On spoken word, sung voice, drums, and electric guitar, bomblet is my clear favourite.
This sets a very high bar for professional microphone comparisons. It was so satisfying to see the final montage. I'm considering picking up a pair of 1973s as the workhorse LDC mics for my home studio. Up to now, we've been in a rented apartment with some noise bleed. So Shure SM57 and SM7b into Neve Portico 511s has been my setup. But we're moving to a quieter place. How do you think a pair of 1973s+Launchers would stack up against a pair of Chandler TG Type L mics? It would be to use on singing and spoken word for baritone, mezzo-soprano voices, spruce top concert classical guitar, Guild D-20 guitar, ES-335/Mustang/Jazzmaster into stereo Vox AC15/30 and Mustang Bass into Ampeg SVT. I generally don't record pianos, strings or drums here. Sometimes I do ORTF field recording, which I use Line Audio CM4s for. TapeOp described the 1973 as medium-diaphragm so I wonder if a pair of 1973s could be used for ORTF too, at a pinch? Since they're not too large and look sturdy.
I have a Bomblet and really love that mic but it's not right for everything, imo. I love, love, LOVE it on acoustic guitar -- and in your demo you can clearly hear the difference. I think the 1973 is a touch brighter and to my ears is lacking a bit in the low-mid and lows. It sounds really nice, I just prefer the tone of the Bomblet -- something very unique about mic other than it's look. In the full mix they all work -- cool song by the way.
Thanks Billy! I agree, I tend to like the Bomblets a little more on a lot of things. I’ve gotten to know the 1973 a lot better, and it’s turned out to be a great problem solver for getting things to come through in denser arrangements. I just did a video on mics under $1000 and the 1973 is in there. Take a look at that as well and download the session files, you might hear some different stuff in that song!
I don't know if you've tried it yet, but I didn't like the bomblet on kick until I figured out something. My trick is to center it and put it in front of the kick drum about 8 inches. NO pad. That's the trick with it. It saturates really nicely and just pad at the pre or in-line.
Oh man, I should have tried moving it back more! I tried it really quickly closer to the kick and just immediately put the pad on it because it was so hot...
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This video is absolutely EPIC. Not just comparisons but a full song montage?!? Wow. I'll have to save this one as a cool reference. I think the 1973 is best used on single point sources, like a guitar amp or vocals, just because of that resonator. I tried it on toms and I thought that maybe that resonator was making the off axis bleed a little harsh. They have barely touched on this, but it's pretty unique.
Thanks Ryan, I feel the same way about a lot of your videos! The 1973 has been amazing on electrics and outside kick, it's going to be glued to guitar cabs for a a while here. I was actually considering getting another 1973 to try them on toms and have not had the chance yet (toms drive me nuts, I'm always looking for new ideas). Good to know about the potential bleed problem, maybe just a good choice for quieter players?
@@MillSounds Not sure about toms. I think it is amazingly fast and great for single sources. For the money, I would try the LS-308. The 1973 has it's place though.
@@ryanearnhardt8598 I heard the rejection on those is amazing. Have you done any videos on them?
@@MillSounds No videos yet. I could send you the files for them on some drum tracks if you'd like to hear some raw tracks.
I watched this video with great interest because I love soyuz products and use 013, 023 and Launcher Deluxe.
The richness of the 023's low frequency range is exceptional, and the 1973's sound is bright and clearly outlined.
Thank you for the great video!
They’re great mics, definitely worth having both!
Bomblet for days.
Great comparison video! I've been waiting for someone to do one between the Bomblet and 1973. Having the same capsule it's very interesting to finally hear how different they sound. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for this excellent video. Your video and (of course) audio production quality is very high. That takes a lot of time and effort. I own the 1973, the bomblet as well as the Launcher Deluxe and love all of them.
Thanks Konrad! Between the Bomblet and 1973, what are you using each for a lot of the time? I've really fallen in love with the 1973 on electric guitars, the focus it brings is amazing. The bomblet's are more scooped, but the smoothness is great on vocals and acoustic instruments.
Really appreciate this one and the new Coil vids. Super informative. Thanks a lot.
Thanks!
Bomblet hands down. So much fuller body and tone
I think so. Maybe apart from on acoustic guitar where I appreciated them both. I did appreciate the more responsive transformless 1973 on the pick attack. On bass and piano, it would depend on the type of tone you wanted, the bomblet had the weight, and smoothness, the 1973 the melodic clarity and attack. They definitely share a very similar family sound, especially on voice. On spoken word, sung voice, drums, and electric guitar, bomblet is my clear favourite.
Man really glad to see you back!! Been missing your videos. Hope all is well!!👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks, appreciate it!
Great explanation! You are now more terse with more information. Aces!
Thanks!
Wow, man such an amazing work!
This sets a very high bar for professional microphone comparisons. It was so satisfying to see the final montage. I'm considering picking up a pair of 1973s as the workhorse LDC mics for my home studio. Up to now, we've been in a rented apartment with some noise bleed. So Shure SM57 and SM7b into Neve Portico 511s has been my setup. But we're moving to a quieter place. How do you think a pair of 1973s+Launchers would stack up against a pair of Chandler TG Type L mics? It would be to use on singing and spoken word for baritone, mezzo-soprano voices, spruce top concert classical guitar, Guild D-20 guitar, ES-335/Mustang/Jazzmaster into stereo Vox AC15/30 and Mustang Bass into Ampeg SVT. I generally don't record pianos, strings or drums here. Sometimes I do ORTF field recording, which I use Line Audio CM4s for. TapeOp described the 1973 as medium-diaphragm so I wonder if a pair of 1973s could be used for ORTF too, at a pinch? Since they're not too large and look sturdy.
I have a Bomblet and really love that mic but it's not right for everything, imo. I love, love, LOVE it on acoustic guitar -- and in your demo you can clearly hear the difference. I think the 1973 is a touch brighter and to my ears is lacking a bit in the low-mid and lows. It sounds really nice, I just prefer the tone of the Bomblet -- something very unique about mic other than it's look. In the full mix they all work -- cool song by the way.
Thanks Billy! I agree, I tend to like the Bomblets a little more on a lot of things. I’ve gotten to know the 1973 a lot better, and it’s turned out to be a great problem solver for getting things to come through in denser arrangements. I just did a video on mics under $1000 and the 1973 is in there. Take a look at that as well and download the session files, you might hear some different stuff in that song!
What is the bass amp you’re using? Thats a Matchless cab but I was wondering what you were using there.
It’s my Matchless Baby amp (more or less a 6 watt version of the Spitfire).
I don't know if you've tried it yet, but I didn't like the bomblet on kick until I figured out something. My trick is to center it and put it in front of the kick drum about 8 inches. NO pad. That's the trick with it. It saturates really nicely and just pad at the pre or in-line.
Oh man, I should have tried moving it back more! I tried it really quickly closer to the kick and just immediately put the pad on it because it was so hot...
Isn't Soyuz Bomblet that guy who does the Arma videos?