Swapping an M7 capsule for a K49 in my U47

[Seattlesound12]

Hi all,
I have perhaps a stupid question but I have an M7 capsule that's cracked and shot and I went out and bought a K49 vintage capsule that's in good shape. However when I actually look at it the K49 is much thicker and larger overall than the M7. Is it possible to swap just these capsules without swapping the head? I don't see stems or other parts readily available.

 

[Seattlesound12]

 

[RuudNL]

You have to replace the capsule mount.

 

[Seattlesound12]

Got it

 

[Seattlesound12]

Ok thanks. Any idea where you buy the mount?

 

[Ericbazaar]

Flea sells K47/49 Mounts

 

[k brown]

Can't the M7 be re-skinned?

 

[Seattlesound12]

It can be but I wanted a capsule with that authentic U47 sound and don't believe any of the re-skins can quite do that yet. I currently have a rebuilt thiersch in a new head on my U47 but wanted to restore the original M7 (and original head) so bought a vintage K49 and wanted to swap it out. It's likely a nominal difference but I am drawn to having a true vintage sound if possible.

 

[Moby]

It can be but I wanted a capsule with that authentic U47 sound and don't believe any of the re-skins can quite do that yet. I currently have a rebuilt thiersch in a new head on my U47 but wanted to restore the original M7 (and original head) so bought a vintage K49 and wanted to swap it out. It's likely a nominal difference but I am drawn to having a true vintage sound if possible.

I will share my personal opinion and of course you will have yours after you replace the M7 with the K49. If you prefer the "smooth vintage U47 high mids" you will not be happy with K49. It sounds a bit more "in face". If I'm you I will proceed with the M7 reskin. But I would be careful who to pick for the task.

 

[Seattlesound12]

Who would you recommend?

 

[xeawr]

Thiersch

 

[k brown]

I wouldn't too hung up on "authentic U47" sound either; even when new, the mic's sound changed quite a bit over the course of production.

 

[Moby]

Who would you recommend?

I have a good experience with
http://www.drefahlaudio.com/I don't say that Thierch does a bad job but I like the above one

 

[AusTex64]

Regarding the K49 capsule mount, Tab Funkenwerk in Seattle has very nice parts.

 

[tomas.borgstrom]

I also think that U47 with M7 sounds better. With K47/K49 it can be quite harsh on some sources.

I have a good experience with
http://www.drefahlaudio.com/I don't say that Thierch does a bad job but I like the above one

I agree, Drefahl reskinned my M7 and did a wonderful job.

 

[Whoops]

Who would you recommend?

http://www.drefahlaudio.com/

 

[dreamix]

Fix the M7 instead

Also used Drefahl for service, highly recommended

 

[TLRT]

In m49a/b the k49 sounds a bit better for me than the reskinned m7. Never tried that in u47, but u48 is very good mic with factory k47's

 

[TLRT]

Btw ask poctop for k49 mounts

 

[McIrish]

Not to hijack but can anyone recommend someone to reskin a M7 (Beesneez) in the USA? I'd hate to ship something to Germany if it can be done well closer to home.