Hi guys,
With this post I’m letting some gear/parts go as I don’t record much right now (and when I do, I base myself off of a very big/well equipped studio that I assist at).
Some stuff here is diy, some isn’t. Some items are brand new, some were used sparingly to record personal projects in my home studio. All of them work great and are in mint condition. Below I'll provide detailed pictures of everything I list (for full size pics write me a DM, I don't want this thread to get too massive).
Please let me know if you’re interested in one or more items.
PS. I might update this post with new stuff in the future, so keep an eye open.
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With this post I’m letting some gear/parts go as I don’t record much right now (and when I do, I base myself off of a very big/well equipped studio that I assist at).
Some stuff here is diy, some isn’t. Some items are brand new, some were used sparingly to record personal projects in my home studio. All of them work great and are in mint condition. Below I'll provide detailed pictures of everything I list (for full size pics write me a DM, I don't want this thread to get too massive).
Please let me know if you’re interested in one or more items.
PS. I might update this post with new stuff in the future, so keep an eye open.
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- DIY TELEFUNKEN ELAM 251 CLONE — € 2000
This is an amazing microphone (great on vocals, acoustic guitar, cello, …) and I spared no expense on it. It features a Tim Campbell CT12 capsule (we all know how great and difficult to source it is). The transformer is a Moby T14/1 (again, the closest to the original). It comes with a NOS Mullard 12AT7 tube (selected by Christian Whitmore, very smooth top), but I will add an EH 12AY7 as spare (a bit more open). Dany Bouchard mic and psu pcb populated with the best components (wet tantalum output cap, styrene and Elna Silmic caps, Vishay Dale metal film resistors, …), silver teflon wire. Even the connectors on the body (HT-11A, double layer headbasket) and psu have been replaced with gold plated equivalents from switchcraft/neutrik/amphenol (they were chinese before). The cable is Mogami 3172 with Neutrik 7pin connectors. Comes with its shock mount.
Very clean build overall.
- DIY NEUMANN U47FET CLONE — € 700
Great sounding mic. I’ve used it successfully on vocals, kick drums, guitars, cello, double bass, …). It features a Maiku K47 capsule (really good for the money). The transformer is a Fab V8F (nice and big, great low end). Dany Bouchard pcb populated with the best components (carefully matched transistors, Wima and styrene capacitors, Vishay Dale precision metal film resistors, …), silver teflon wire. The pad and hipass filter have switches installed for easy operation. The connector on the body (body taken from an A.I.R. Swordfish, basically a GT-2B) has been replaced with a gold plated equivalent from switchcraft. Comes with its shock mount.
Again, a very clean build.
- JLM LA500A COMPRESSOR — € 600
Great optical compressor in 500 series form (fully 51x compatible via two shorter legs on the connector). I’ve used it mainly for tracking duties on vocals and bass in particular, but it really works on everything thanks to the slow attack mod and switchable HPF. It’s amazing how it can level a source so well while remaining transparent, and still add a nice sheen to it. Of course it can get pretty juicy if you want to squash a room mic or a parallel bus on drums.
Neatly built and carefully calibrated.
- CHANDLER TG2-500 PREAMP— € 1000
Amazing preamp in 500 series form. Bought to expand my preamp choices and used twice literally. It really needs no introduction: a recreation of the famous EMI console preamp. It can be dialled in cleaner or dirtier, brighter or darker, thanks to the various gain controls. With both mic and line settings, it’s a favourite on all kinds of sources from vocals to guitars to synths, etc… I’ve personally really enjoyed running a pre-recorded rock vocal through it to drive it hard into a compressor: lots of character.
Mint condition.
- IGS VANAD 500 PREAMP— € 600
Great preamp in 500 series form. Again, bought new to have more preamps and put in the rack once for a test before listing it. This version still has Carnhill transformers, so definitely a familiar sound. It’s a very good sounding and flexible preamp thanks to the on-board controls (HPF, Line-Mic-HiZ inputs on the front, double stepped gain controls).
Mint condition.
- SOUND SKULPTOR MP573 PREAMP — € 550
Amazing preamp in 500 series form. It has been my main preamp for a while and for a reason: it really has that 1073 thing going on. I particularly love it on vocals, acoustic guitar, snare drum and DI bass (and anywhere else you would use a Neve really). Very big and thick without being muddy, it can be pushed more or less depending on the settings.
Very clean build, calibrated as per the manual.
- (2X) FAB 251 MIC TRANSFORMER (now called FAB T14X) — € 80 (each)
Great sounding transformers for any 251/C12 build (12:1 ratio). It’s an improved version of the standard T14/1 transformer, providing more headroom and better low-end response (thanks to the slightly bigger core I guess). They come with their wiring diagram.
I planned on doing a stereo 251/C12 pair at some point, but I’ll never get to it, so I’m letting these go.
- (2X) FAB METRON RIBBON MIC TRANSFORMER — € 45 (each) + € 30 Ribbon Motor Kit
Great ribbon mic transformers (1:38 ratio). I planned on building a stereo set of ribbon mics, but it looks like I’ll never get to it, so I’ll let these go. They come with their wiring diagram.
If you buy both transformers I’ll happily include four N42 magnets (2”x1/4”x1/4”) and a 2.5 micron aluminum foil (5”x5”) from Bumblebee Pro Audio to build two ribbon mics for just 30 euros (an order value of more than 70 euros).
