Telefunkens Rule!

[Shawn Simmons]

I recorded some drums yesterday and got to use my new (but old) Telefunken V72 mic pres. I used a Coles in an over-the-shoulder position into a V72 then into a Distressor, just barely touching the compression. That with a few other mics and we had a great drum sound. Punchy, full, smooth. Sounded amazing! Of course, the drummer was top-notch and the vintage Ludwig kit was setup great but woooeeee! Those drums were killing!

If you haven't heard or used some V72's, you're missing out.

shawn

[eeldip]

If you haven't heard or used some V72's, you're missing out.
shawn

well, i suppose that is something i am just gonna have to live with.

[Mark]

If you'd like to share the experience, Shawnee, I'll PM you my address so you can ship the aforementioned items to me forthwith.

I'll even let you pay the shipping costs

[Al]

[I'm Painting Again]

Shawn isnt that like a "beatles-ie" chain..with the coles and 72's..I remember reading they used both those things..

in your opinion what do the v72's impart on your signal..specifically compared with a neve style transformer balanced pre ?

[1chroma7]

another awesome thing about the v72s is that they break up nicely when overdriven, as opposed to the harsher distortion sound of a solid state pre.

[Mark]

Well, there's lovely for you boyo

[DoubleDownSound]

seig heil

[Shawn Simmons]

Shawn isnt that like a "beatles-ie" chain..with the coles and 72's..I remember reading they used both those things..

in your opinion what do the v72's impart on your signal..specifically compared with a neve style transformer balanced pre ?

Yes, it WAS very "beatles-ie". That's what I was going for. I even had the drummer play like Ringo. Here was my setup:

kick > U195 > 1073
snare > C42 > 1073 > 550b
Front of kit/OH > Coles > V72 > Distressor > GML
Over the Shoulder > Coles > V72 > Distressor
Floor > MC-012 > 1272
Rack > MC-012 > 1272
Hat > 4047 > Trident

I could easily use only the shoulder track and the kick track and it would be great. I'll have to wait until I mix to make that decision.

This was one of the first real tests that I put the V72 pres through so I can't really give you an opinion other than to say they are awesome. I've also used them on backing vocals and they shined there too. I'll give you more info once I use them more. I can't wait to try them on electric guitars.

shawn

[wing]

how do these compare to the solid state versions the V672?

[joel hamilton]

Shawn,

Those V72's do rock. Are you going to change your name to "shawn V72" now?


If you like those, you would love the V76. I think the V76's might be some of the most amazing tube mic pre's ever made.

[Shawn Simmons]

how do these compare to the solid state versions the V672?

Not sure, never used a V672. I'm curious though.

Are you going to change your name to "shawn V72" now?

Good idea. Or maybe "shawntubetapemachinetubetapeechojesus"? (pertaining to your other thread)

shawn

[Electricide]

so I've got 57 going into my sound card at 16 bit, recording an Ace Percussion 3 piece in my basement.

Will that work?

[@?,*???&?]

Yes. The venerable V72 is a drum pre amp of doom. The Coles is an enviable combination with a Telefunken. Wow.

[Meriphew]

Anyone try one of the Tab-Funkenwerk V-78's yet?