(Feeler)AKG C-12 and 251 Vintage style piont to point boards for Apex 460

[Woot]

Oh cool, thanks, that would work well. I'll PM you when I have them in hand.

 

[Gus]

Did you water jet cut the plastic? The edges look frosted.
If so sometimes grit can be embedded at the cut edges.

 

[OPR]

It was milled... The acrylic l used in the 251 proto was a non glare semi frosted acrylic which is why it looks frosted

 

[OPR]

Here's the 12 with the Tc capsule installed..

 

[OPR]

Here is an and audio comparison between the PCB and point to point on acrylic of my O.P.R 251's  Deluxe (pcb) Ultralux (point to point) both mics share identical components and circuit and capsule which is a Chinese Edge terminated Ck12 style with Chungers 251 head basket. Once again the differences are huge!

https://soundcloud.com/open-planrecording-studio/opr-251-ultralux-point-to

https://soundcloud.com/open-planrecording-studio/opr-251-deluxe

 

[Dylan W]

Can you post a picture of your pcb layout?

 

[OPR]

Can you post a picture of your pcb layout?

Are your referring to the Apex PcB? Or the Acrylic P to P board?

 

[Dylan W]

Can you post a picture of your pcb layout?

Are your referring to the Apex PcB? Or the Acrylic P to P board?

Yes, the Apex PCB, and also pictures of the shootout.

Surprised at the vast tonal difference between the P2P and the Apex. The mic positioning sounds different.

 

[OPR]

I didn't take Photos...both mics were head to head with the source about a meter away. I agree they do sound very different so will repeat the test with some pics to make sure nothing was off... The Aphex PCB Is Just you typical Apex PCB layout but with mods to make it closer to the 251.

 

[maq3396]

This is an observation, not a criticism...

The version with plastic rings shown in 'skeleton' form at the top of this page is eerily reminiscent of the Genesis probe in Star Trek !!:The Wrath of Khan!

Guess it is time for sleep.

Cheers
Mac

 

[OPR]

The version with plastic rings shown in 'skeleton' form at the top of this page is eerily reminiscent of the Genesis probe in Star Trek !!:The Wrath of Khan!

Guess it is time for sleep.

I dont know what your talking about! I'm more of a starwars type...  ;D I though it looked a bit more HR Giger..

 

[Aaronrash]

That is one beautiful looking mic. Can you post a vocal sample with the 251 PTP with Tim's capsule installed?

 

[tonycamp]

^+1 you gotta post with the TC capsule many

 

[OPR]

^+1 you gotta post with the TC capsule many

I have a few TC Capsules here that I need to test,  so hopefully get a chance to do some comparisons tonight..

 

[OPR]

Ok here it is the 251 and C-12 Point to point, Tim Campbell capsule sound comparisons with yours truly on acoustic  guitar and vocal (sorry I'm not a Singer )

https://soundcloud.com/open-planrecording-studio/opr-ultralux-251-tc-popint-to

https://soundcloud.com/open-planrecording-studio/opr-ultralux-c-12-tc-popint-to

 

[Melodeath00]

Very cool. Is the 251 also with a 6072? In this context I prefer the added bit of air with the C12

 

[micaddict]

Thanks for the samples!

For this kind of thing I prefer the less scooped sound of the 251. Nice tone and character, too. I want one 
Nothing wrong with the 12, mind.

 

[OPR]

Yes The 251 is 12ay7 like the US version.. I like the 12 too in this application!

 

[Aaronrash]

I also prefer the 251. These mics sound awesome. Any news on the kits?

 

[OPR]

Getting there sorry for the delay! Busy times as a fist time father Baby permitting We should be good to go in the next two weeks! 8)