MK-U47

[Melodeath00]

Max, are you going to be doing another run? I really want to build an MK-U47, but can't afford to spend that kind of money on a mic right now

 

[marcelkroese]

Got it! Does someone have tips and tricks to fasten and align the Flea capsule holder with 1 height adjuster? Do you cut the plastic screw that fastens the holder, if so how much? And what about the alignment compared to on-axis and fixing: glueing...?

Thinking as a sound engineer (as I am) rather than an electronic engineer (which I'm not). I found the height of the capsule holder quite high. Especially in conjunction with the top rim of the basket: acoustical obstacle. Compared it with an original U47 it sits indeed a bit higher. Decided to wait for a decision on that after testing, measuring and recording in an anechoic chamber and studio circumstances.

Other than that: Here is a tip from me for the Teflon Feed Through. I had some trouble with one of the holes (ruined 4 feed throughs...). At last I used several philips screwdrivers to create some kind of chute/funnel and after that I was able to install it easily just by hand!

 

[Brotastic]

Ioaudio, I can't PM you due to your inbox being full.  I am going to purchase a MK47 kit from you, but I was wondering if I could get an extra kit but minus the flea housing.  Could you give me a price for this?  Thank you.

Dan

 

[ioaudio]

Hi Dan,

my email address can be found in the first post - [email protected] - pls send me a email and we can discuss.

best,
Max

 

[gbruler]

Hey guys, I'm wondering about what shockmount you all use.  I was about to get this one: http://www.rycote.com/products/shock-mounts-suspension/invision-studio/invision-usm-vb/    as it seems to be good for some other mics in our studio.
We're nearly finished with the build and it seems that the MK U47 will weight around 1 Kg, it weights 940 g' without the tubes and capsule right now. This Rycote shockmount seems to be really good and have some nice reviews, but it's limit is 900 g'.

I wonder which shockmount do you guys use and how it is going with the heavy duty, is it clumsy ?

Thanks

 

[marcelkroese]

What about this one:
http://store.studio939.com/product/microphone-shock-mounts
It looks a lot like the Telefunken U47 shockmount:
http://www.frontendaudio.com/Telefunken-Elektroakustik-M-740-Mount-p/9999-14986.htm
Best,
Marcel

 

[gbruler]

Thanks for the reply Marcel, I actually just got an answer from Rycote, and they said that their shockmount should hold the microphone easy, and might have problems only if I put it in horizontal position.

Anyone has experience with using the MK U47 in horizontal position?

Thanks

 

[kosi]

It works, but you really have to use a lot of power on the screw.
I don't know, why they still have this old system of pressing 2 plain parts together by pressure.
It would be so easy to use some kind of jagged surfaces on the friction areas.

 

[marcelkroese]

Almost there....

 

[LOUXY]

HI MAX I SENT YOU EMAILS FOR ORDERING A BV 12  FOR A D67 PROJECT  IN PROGRESS  BUT  NO ANSWERS  !!!  ([email protected]) ???
I HOPE YOU ll get the message with this post ...and contact me  thank you

I M ALSO INTERESTED WITH YOUR U87 MODIFICATION TO U67

 

[ioaudio]

Hi Loic,

sorry i missed your email, just replied to it.

thanks,
Max

 

[marcelkroese]

Hi guys!
Finished my PSU and Mic's today with great help from a colleague DIY friend. Almost there and the result is very, VERY promising!

 

[Johnkenn]

Nice badge...you make that yourself?

 

[ioaudio]

Shop open again - back in stock: Bv.08(U47) | Bv.12(U67) | Bv.11(M49/50) Transformers.
4 MK-U47 Kits left.

-Max

 

[CBR]

Anyone knows the difference between the MK-U47 and MK47? Wrote Max but no answer.
Cheers, daniel

 

[ioaudio]

Hi Cbr,

sorry i missed your email.
Check out the two build threads for the differences: http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=50694.0
and http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=41379.0


All paid orders have been shipped, currently 2 MK-U47 kits left.

-Max

 

[blekpat]

Hello, I m trying to get in touch for a MK U47 order  but no reply to my email  :-[
Thanks!

Hi Cbr,

sorry i missed your email.
Check out the two build threads for the differences: http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=50694.0
and http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=41379.0


All paid orders have been shipped, currently 2 MK-U47 kits left.

-Max

 

[stelin]

Have built three so far. Sold two. But there is a lot of interest here in Sweden, so I will probably have to build at least two more.
Will there be another round?

Keep up the good work, Max!
- Stefan

 

[blekpat]

Hello max, Emailed you about an order, maybe you missed my email
Cheers!

Hi Cbr,

sorry i missed your email.
Check out the two build threads for the differences: http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=50694.0
and http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=41379.0


All paid orders have been shipped, currently 2 MK-U47 kits left.

-Max

 

[ioaudio]

MK-U47 Kits sold out.