3 more ribbon mics to test! This is going to be a fun day
Sounds like a tragedy Mark. I feel for you, really I do.
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Sounds like a tragedy Mark. I feel for you, really I do.
Interesting, up until very recently he had been talking Hamilton as the spot for the new team. According to an article that was floating around ages ago Rugby League is close to the CFL of some decades ago.
I think his long term goal is to roll up enough Pro and Semi Pro teams (New York & Boston are talking the same way but different owners) into the English Super League that they can form their own Conference in that comp. As you say I think it is a vanity project. Cool if he pulls it off.
There is a domestic scene played in some Provinces but at a low level. The National team are the Wolverines.
Jamaica qualified for the next RLWC over USA, Canada & Chile.
Cool!
I think you'll love it. If you snag one be sure to pop back over here and join the club. Like the Lone Wolf club, this is one of the best places to be. Tons of tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your bird and life in general.
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Somebody has to be the ribbon mic crash test dummy. Somebody else has to do the other stunts.
Great buy for a new Gibsin with the Babicz factory installed. Enjoy it and welcome to the club!
A few weeks ago I asked the GenPop for advice on a small, portable wav player for triggering samples and loops. The concensus was 'use a laptop or a tablet' which really weren't the solutions I was seeking and I walked away pretty quickly.
Ribbon mic and Bird enthusiasts, I give you the Roland SPD One Wav pad - 12/24 selectable wav files in a small form factor, operable by drumstick, hand or foot. Clamp on to a mic stand or on the drum kit and you have instant amazeballs!
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Ribbon mic and Bird enthusiasts, I give you the Roland SPD One Wav pad - 12/24 selectable wav files in a small form factor, operable by drumstick, hand or foot. Clamp on to a mic stand or on the drum kit and you have instant amazeballs!
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Bowie was an admirer. Take a listen to Station to Station. The influence is clearly evident. Walker never made it on this side of the pond, a shame really. I kinda lost tack of him thirty years ago.
Gaolee
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That's a pretty amazing little tool.
Gaolee
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I retired from that duty. Somebody else has to decide that one. It's not my job anymore.
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Ok, did a quick voice/speech test on 6 different ribbon mics. 3 of them are vintage Shure 330’s. With decent earbuds or headphones, the differences should be apparent
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My takeaway
1. Shure 330 ‘Uni-Ron’ ($500ish)- very smooth and even. Not a ton of low end. Could be a really nice drum overhead.
2. Shure 330 ‘Uni-Tron’ ($500ish)- very similar to the ‘Uni-Ron.’ Nice mic!
3. Shure 330 ‘Uni-Tron’ ($500ish)- VERY different from the other two. Has more of an SM57 kinda vibe
4. AEA R84 ($1,100 new)- very classic ribbon thing. Big lows, muted highs. Probably the darkest sounding of the bunch, but not in a bad way. Vintage RCA vibe.
5. Avantone CR-14 ($260 new)- the only Chinese made mic in this test. Highest output next to the Stager. I actually like this mic a lot and am tempted to grab a second one for stereo stuff and drum overheads. Nitpicking, I’d say the mids are less articulate and sometimes sound a bit ‘smeared’ compared to the others, but a fantastic value and really nice mic.
6. Stager SR-3 ($1,500 new)- the Stager starts with the RCA 44 concept, but shaved off a lot of low end and adds presence to the original design. Incredibly well made too!
For voiceover work, my favorite would possibly be the Stager, depending on the voice. The Shure 330 ‘Uni-Ron’ would be my second, followed by the Avantone for most voices. I still think the AEA has a certain ‘authoritative’ quality over the others, but that’s not always what’s needed
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My takeaway
1. Shure 330 ‘Uni-Ron’ ($500ish)- very smooth and even. Not a ton of low end. Could be a really nice drum overhead.
2. Shure 330 ‘Uni-Tron’ ($500ish)- very similar to the ‘Uni-Ron.’ Nice mic!
3. Shure 330 ‘Uni-Tron’ ($500ish)- VERY different from the other two. Has more of an SM57 kinda vibe
4. AEA R84 ($1,100 new)- very classic ribbon thing. Big lows, muted highs. Probably the darkest sounding of the bunch, but not in a bad way. Vintage RCA vibe.
5. Avantone CR-14 ($260 new)- the only Chinese made mic in this test. Highest output next to the Stager. I actually like this mic a lot and am tempted to grab a second one for stereo stuff and drum overheads. Nitpicking, I’d say the mids are less articulate and sometimes sound a bit ‘smeared’ compared to the others, but a fantastic value and really nice mic.
6. Stager SR-3 ($1,500 new)- the Stager starts with the RCA 44 concept, but shaved off a lot of low end and adds presence to the original design. Incredibly well made too!
For voiceover work, my favorite would possibly be the Stager, depending on the voice. The Shure 330 ‘Uni-Ron’ would be my second, followed by the Avantone for most voices. I still think the AEA has a certain ‘authoritative’ quality over the others, but that’s not always what’s needed
Gaolee
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Now I have a reason to go home and plug in headphones. Four hours from now. I hate being patient!
The issue with vintage is that it has history. The history may or may not have been kind.
The issue with vintage is that it has history. The history may or may not have been kind.
could your interpretation of 'smear' be brake up? overdrive?
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The mids do seem to break up quicker on the Avantone, but I’d swear I find the mids to be a bit less detailed in a general sort of way. Nothing crazy and sometimes I quite like it
@dukeorock, you should hit up the OPR bloke for a demo Rocket.
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If I thought they’d be remotely interested in a small time pseudo-engineer half a world away, I could maybe work up the nerve to ask! So far, I’ve never asked to demo anything, but sometimes folks are kind enough to offer. Would be thrilled to test the OPR stuff since their pricing borders on too good to be true
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Ouch. Can it be rescued?
1. sounds very warm, but just right in all areas. This would be reallly nice for a podcast or an ebook.
2. sounds bland.
3. sounds like you are inside of a pop can
4. is more like 1, but has more low end push. I wouldn't like it for a podcast, as too much bass can be taxing in a pure voice scenario. But would probably be nice on a bass or guitar or something.
5. is very bassy. Really grabs in the lower lows. I like 4 better. *I can see how it would be nice for a female vocal, as it would emphasize her low end textures. Which naturally, won't push as much as man's voice. Would also probably be good on a guitar.
6. sounds pretty nice on your initial voice. But the reverb sound gives a sense that you are in a concrete tunnel or something. Its like only the highs are affected. The "backside" sounds better. Still a little tinge of that effect. but otherwise warm and pleasant. kind of like 1.
