AKG c12 capsule
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AKG c12 capsule
What's the consensus on the shelf life of these? Are the mics with these brass caps worth their asking prices?
Where else to look for other quality multi pattern ldc mics?
Where else to look for other quality multi pattern ldc mics?
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An original or their current model? And how old if the later? Worth the asking price? It's all perspective, but if you can afford it, then yes!
Where else to look? In today's world, there are a huge bunch of serious contenders to consider everywhere you look!
Still, after using at least a hundred different mics and owning half of them at some point, now days, I'm over lusting after the $5k-$30k originals... A number of boutique companies make damn good mics now; trying to faithfully-copy the originals as much as possible, trying to spin-off of originals, or simply inspired by classics.
So, I'd rather have possibly up to a couple dozen of various great mics for the price of one original classic. And that's just what I'm doing now, buying parts and having about 20 custom tube mics being built.
But can't really go wrong any way you go! Today it's a job just trying to narrow the options!
Where else to look? In today's world, there are a huge bunch of serious contenders to consider everywhere you look!
Still, after using at least a hundred different mics and owning half of them at some point, now days, I'm over lusting after the $5k-$30k originals... A number of boutique companies make damn good mics now; trying to faithfully-copy the originals as much as possible, trying to spin-off of originals, or simply inspired by classics.
So, I'd rather have possibly up to a couple dozen of various great mics for the price of one original classic. And that's just what I'm doing now, buying parts and having about 20 custom tube mics being built.
But can't really go wrong any way you go! Today it's a job just trying to narrow the options!
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Exactly Jim... I have 3 of Tim's CT12s and 2 more on the way... I personally no longer care about owning an original CK12 capsule from a sound-perspective. With that said, if the cost of an original CK12 is like $400 in your budget or mindset, you still will not regret an original; should you buy one in good shape or brought to good shape. Will the one(s) you buy sound better than Tim's CT12s? Well, that ties into your question. Some are in good shape, some in terrible-shape... All depends on the environment(s) it has lived in all its life and it's maintenance.
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Haven't tried any Peluso mics, definitely one to consider, but in that $2k price-range, for just a bit more you could find a Manley Reference Cardioid on eBay.
I personally like the new Luke Audio mics. You could get one of the Beesneez mics.
You could get more custom with a JJ Audio mic or have someone like Fox Audio mod a mic.
Barbaric Amplification is building all my tube mics... Chris can build anything you want in all sorts of donor bodies for the cost of the major parts plus $400 for his power supply. I can send pics of the the 3 pairs he's made for me thus far... Plus a C12-type for a friend.
I personally like the new Luke Audio mics. You could get one of the Beesneez mics.
You could get more custom with a JJ Audio mic or have someone like Fox Audio mod a mic.
Barbaric Amplification is building all my tube mics... Chris can build anything you want in all sorts of donor bodies for the cost of the major parts plus $400 for his power supply. I can send pics of the the 3 pairs he's made for me thus far... Plus a C12-type for a friend.
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Just a plug in pro of Peluso microphones.
I have a 22 47 LE (the top end model of that mic) and it is fantastic.
I am considering getting another one of those, plus a Stereo pair of his P12s.
They seem hard to get used (the P12s), which means whomever owns them loves them.
Cheers
I have a 22 47 LE (the top end model of that mic) and it is fantastic.
I am considering getting another one of those, plus a Stereo pair of his P12s.
They seem hard to get used (the P12s), which means whomever owns them loves them.
Cheers
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