Are both these designs based around a U67/87? If a U67 was refurbed would there really be that much difference between a U67 and an 87 because of the tube?
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Hi all , with regard to the U87 to U 67 comparison ...they are
Hi all ,
with regard to the U87 to U 67 comparison ...they are altogether different beasts.. I have a vintage pair of each and the 67's are among the best vocal mics I have ever used. In fact the 87's which are fets, are no match for the 67's when it come to vocals. I find the the 87's almost harsh sounding compared to the 67's and 67's seem to suit both male and female singers well,(something i don't alway find even with 47's) All 4 of my mics are still original, including capsules.
I believe I remember George Massenburg saying his favorite vocal mic was the U67.
hope that helps,
Scott
To answer the original poster's question, here's what David Bock
To answer the original poster's question, here's what David Bock sent me regarding the sound of the U99:
>Thanks for contacting us. The U95 was >designed to be a unique sounding mic,
>free of some of the design "errors" >commonly found in tube mics. The U99
>however, was designed to be a modern, >more "open" U67. This was in response
>to prototypes I had built for people here >in LA, and it conformed to my "no
>NFB (negative fedback, as used in the >original U67) electonics" criteria.
>The U95S was designed to fill the U47/M49 >void. I designed and built all of
>them so you can say you got it right from >the horse's mouth.
>Sincerely,
>David Bock
>Sr.V.P.
>Soundelux Microphones
I've never heard a U67 firsthand so I really can't compare it to the sound of a U99...but I am really happy with my U99.
Brad
Originally posted by Scott Petito: with regard to the U87 to U 6
Originally posted by Scott Petito:
with regard to the U87 to U 67 comparison ...they are altogether different beasts.
Dear Scott,
Yes, I agree, although I find the U87 (with or without Stephen's mod) more useful for v/o than the 67. They are more "different" that one would expect. The '67 is more warm/full/plump/soft, and the '87 is more hard/inyourface. If the original poster wants to hear a U67 vs. and ELAM 251, check out the Celine Dion/Barbra Streisand duet, "Tell Him." (Streisand is on the '67). When diva mics collide! :p
Yours,
Dan Popp
Colors Audio
USA
I thought their B-6 was supposed to be closer to a KK67 capsule,
I thought their B-6 was supposed to be closer to a KK67 capsule, and the B-0 was more like an even extended CK12, maybe somebody can clear this up. You know the whole thing about "let me try it out sounds like a pain in the ass for me (and my credit card) and the dealer" Usually if I ask around enough people can describe it thoroughly enough and compare it to classic gear or its attributes and they are dead on. I like to go with the dealer who has the best price, that to me is customer service, not something like a double warranty (I have yet to have a new product break in the first two years). Haven't been wrong yet with over $90K worth of purchase, so I am not worried about it at this point. If lots of people say the Kiwi sounds closest to a C12, I know that sound, if they say it sounds closest to a U87, I know that sound.