hey guys, just wondering what Neumann U47 restored by BLUE were worth compared to all original U47s, considering the capsule, tube, transformer, wiring etc are all new. Adding a U47 in good working condition to my gear list would be great, but without the original guts of the mic it's no better than some U47 copy, right?

thanks!

Anybody have any ideas on a reasonable substitute for old KM84 SDC mic. I really like the sound of this mic om acoustic fiddle but dang they are pricey and hard to find in good condition. I really like the unhyped top end this mic exhibits.
I've tried the KM184 and it is not the same beast at all. Any clues on a reasonably priced substitute SDC mic ?
DB

I just did a quick and dirty comparison of a mic I was considering buying for studio - the BCM104. I was attracted to it because it uses the 04 capsule which is used in the Solution D - a very expensive mic - while the BCM104 is well below 1000. It was made for broadcast and those are often good studio mics (look at the PL20, RE20 etc).

hello,

its in pretty good shape but it took a fall and the screen is dented. I reckon it should be tested too to see that it performs like they say it should... where can I send it? an recommendations?

also, how much will it cost about... anyone know? thanks!

meuedyn

I'm searching for a professional microphone for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. I've heard about the Neumann U87. It should be a very good item for this recording situation but the company Neumann only produces now the new model U87Ai. Can anybody tell me what the differences are between the two mics?

thx.

Does anyone know where I can buy one?

Is it possible to damage a KM184 just by unscrewing the tip? I was searching for the serial number to register my mic, and then screwed it back together. Now the mic seems to be not working. Is this a fluke, or did I possibly damage it by unscrewing the tip? It was working fine before.

Hi all
I'm curious to know how the Microtech Gefell mics with the M7 capsule stack up against their revered counterparts from the past.

I've rarely come across a reference to the UM92.1. How does this stack up against the M49 and U47?

Hi all,

I have come to a realization that I was never taught properly (or found an manual in the mic box) how to read the capsules on the SM69. All I know is the bottom capsule is system I and the top is system II. What exactly does all those dots mean? Thanks!

~D.

Hi,

First of all a big greetz to all ! GREETZ !
(well it's kinda big :P)

Anyways I'm the new kid on the block and why not begin with a idiotic request :p:

I'm wondering if I could hear the difference between a good and a bad pre-amp ( or between 2 different pre-amp's ).

So does anyone have sound files where you can clearly hear the difference?