Is there any U 67 soundalike?

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 11:14 am

Hi,

I recently got to hear an U 67 - fucking shit, I am scared! What a beautiful sound. The Mids!!! Natrual, yet beautifully coloured, nice rolled off top, so smooth and what a big sound! I am pretty sure they are hard to find and if I'd find one, they are surely way out of my budget. But is there any soundalike ( i don't ecpect that class, but something similiar) given a budget of around 2k??

Best,

UTS

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:37 pm

Is this a troll? The Soundelux U99.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:44 pm

I know it's suppose to, but we have both and I don't think it sounds like a 67, at least not ours. I MUCH prefer the 67. The 99 sound flat to me, in comparison. The 67 IS very rich in the mids. Sometimes too much. CDepends, as always, on the application.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:48 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by UTS:
But is there any soundalike ( i don't ecpect that class, but something similiar) given a budget of around 2k??

Best,

UTS

no.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:57 pm

The ADK A51 TC (tube model single pattern around $599) is modeled to sound like the 67. (actually there non tube mics which sell for around 299 are also meant to sound like 47s but I prefere the tube model. Anyways back to the tube version, I can't say that it's a perfect reproduction because I haven't ever tried them back to back. But the A51 is close. I love mine and use it when I want that Temptations kinda sound. Very soulful sounding. I've tried a lot of mics in that price range and for vocals it is my favorite. Beats the heck out of RODE NTK and I even like it better than the Neumann 103. I usually switch between it and my Lawson's MP47 for vocals.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 12:59 pm

My quote earlier:
(actually there non tube mics which sell for around 299 are also meant to sound like 47s but I prefere the tube model

I meant 67s.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 1:35 pm

Last week a mint 67 was offered to me for 3200 euro ex BTW (VAT). I don,t have the cash, what about you UTS?

I can give you the telephone number (in Amsterdam).

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 2:08 pm

I'll add something to what Mike said
no, no
Jo

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 5:40 pm

A mic that sounds like which U67 ?

Put 4 U67s in a row and each one will sound different. They range from kind of nice to incredible. The problem is if you buy one without testing it you can pay a premium vintage price for a pretty average mic.

The Lawsons and the Soundelux mics are the way to go these days in my opinion.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 5:51 pm

OK, I guess I may have sounded a bit off. I'm not saying the ADK is as good as a good condition 67, but what I meant is that is the type sound it has. Give it a try you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 5:57 pm

Just because something has the same frequency response curve doesn't mean that it has the same vibe or whatever you want to call it.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2002 6:27 pm

Kirk,
i'm sure there is more qualified people.... around
here than me for talking about this but the U-67 is a way less "problematic " microphone compared to, let's say, another classic the U -47 (expecially the early ones with M7)
It's true that there will be some difference between a well mantained 67 and another not in the same shape but overall two cleaned and in good conditions 67's sound really pretty much the same.
I'm lucky enough to own a pair and, believe me, i've spent some time in front of the two..checking
and listening to any subtle possible diff.
I could not really hear any in all the patterns.
and is the same these days.
These microphones,if in spec., were not made in a way to possibly sound different one from the other....

Never tried 4 though... Jo

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2002 2:59 am

Thanks guys for the comments. I have heard of the Soundelux mics, but in Germany they don't have any distribution I think. Never seen them here around. Han, thanks for your help, but 3200 Euro is way out of my budget. I could stretch it to 2000 Euro, but anything more is out of reach.

Coldsnow, would you be so kind and point me towards these ADK Mics - do they have any homepage or something?? Would be darn kool.

Thanks again and best,

UTS

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2002 12:16 pm

http://www.adkmic.com/

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