BLUE lollipop capsule for AKG 451?

[Ian]

Has anyone heard this product, I have a few 451's and would be interested in one of these, "they"say it sounds like a C12, I seriously have my doubts, but if anyone knows better, fill us in.

[Coco]

I just asked this question on a thread about the Blue Ball and Robbie pre. A guy over on the 3db audio forum likes his a lot and that is what got me thinking. I think the capsule is $450 US. I am very curious as well. I think it is probably C-12ish, and wont sound exactly like one. Obviously a C-12 is a tube mic and will have different electronics ect. so the capsule design will be emulated and could share some similar attributes. I would love to try one but do not feel like shelling out $450 just for an experiment.

[jrsgodfrey]

Well, I heard the 451/Blue combo, dug it a lot, sold my Brauner (fet, nice but never did it for me) and have purchased a Blue lolly. They've got them up on ebay starting at $400. No other bids, so I grabbed it. Free shipping also.

Round of vox and acoustic overdubs coming up. Will report my findings as a review here. If it works out, I'm thinking about a pair.

Cheers,

Jay

[chetatkinsdiet]

I've got one and love it. A C12? Not sure....I wish I had a great, vintage C12 that I could compare to, but if I owned one of them, or had access to them....why would I need the lolly?
I think it's a great capsule. If you've got an older 451 preamp, get one. You're getting an amzing LD capsule for under $500.
If you really want the real C12 sound, I hear that you can simply pick up one of the older AKG tube versions of the 451. I forget the number off the top of my head......C28? Is that right? They're usually around a grand or so....from what I hear, it's the same preamp and everything as the C12, just in a smaller body and obviously, the small diamater capsule that normally ships with these. Add the lolly and it's supposed to be pure bliss.....
later,
m

[Coco]

I thought about the C28 thing as well. they are kind of hard to find though. I was looking for one last year but never found one so I spent the cash elswhere. I think I will consider the lollipop capsule now. Did any of you guys try it on vocals?

[trodden]

[chetatkinsdiet]

That's about all I've used it on. It's a bit tailored for vox, IMO. It might work for other stuff as well....I know the original C12's are supposed to be amazing on overheads, but I just haven't experimented much.
later,
m

I've seen the c28 recently....vintage king? funkyjunk in london? don't remember.
later
m