U47 Capsule Options

[opacheco]

Hi,

This question was made severals time I suppose!!, but need to know more about the best choice for a U47 mic project without price restrictions!!

Thanks a lot anticipated!
Opacheco

 

[gyraf]

..probably the KK47 from Neumann...

Jakob E.

 

[tonzauber]

I agree here.Kk47 from Neumann. Its not cheap, but its the real thing when you want something post-PVC era. And it sounds really good!

If you want something PVC, then anyway Thiersch is your only option.

 

[opacheco]

Thanks gyraf and tonzauber!!.....But what will be a second option??

Opacheco.

 

[gyraf]

Probably the Flea or the Thiersch (red line) - I think these two are based on same hardware.

Note: The M7 is in no way as complicated or as hard to get sounding right as the CK12 - so I suspect there will be only small sonic variations between manufacturers (and/or individual capsules).

Jakob E.

 

[radardoug]

You said you had no price restrictions. So buy the Neumann.

 

[Bowie]

I feel that there is a significant difference between makers.  Neumann is widely considered "the best" but at well over $800 per-capsule, you have to ask yourself if it's worth it, or if that extra $500 + could be put to better use somewhere else in your studio.

Here's a great shoot-out that our own Chunger did with a Thiersch blue, Eric H hybrid, and BeesNeez; http://studio939.blogspot.com/2014/11/vocal-microphone-and-capsule-testing.html

And, here's an older comparison with a few different options and re-skins (some of which aren't currently available);
http://www.panphonic.com/M7/

Keep in mind that "best" is a relative term that is influenced by application, perception, and personal taste.

 

[opacheco]

You said you had no price restrictions. So buy the Neumann.

Dear radardoug thanks for your comment;
I have a pair of them alredy!, but my question is focused in built my own microphone like DIY and I would like to know some capsules possibilities "with no price restrictions" but finality options.

Opacheco

 

[opacheco]

I feel that there is a significant difference between makers.  Neumann is widely considered "the best" but at well over $800 per-capsule, you have to ask yourself if it's worth it, or if that extra $500 + could be put to better use somewhere else in your studio.

Here's a great shoot-out that our own Chunger did with a Thiersch blue, Eric H hybrid, and BeesNeez; http://studio939.blogspot.com/2014/11/vocal-microphone-and-capsule-testing.html

And, here's an older comparison with a few different options and re-skins (some of which aren't currently available);
http://www.panphonic.com/M7/

Keep in mind that "best" is a relative term that is influenced by application, perception, and personal taste.

Bowie,

Thanks for your comments, let me to check your links.

Opacheco.

 

[poctop]

I wasn't looking at free publicity but since I am pretty new in the game I tought I would give it just a little hint , 

D7 Custom Capsule
http://www.vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com/Caspsule.html

Best,
Dan,

 

[AusTex64]

I am very pleased with my Thiersch blue line PVC in my AMI U47 build. Oliver chose that capsule for CS-4, so I trusted his judgement on that and have not been disappointed.

It would be interesting to compare KK47 to Thiersch red line Mylar. The Neumann is about 3X the price, wonder if it sounds 3X as good as the Thiersch? I understand that the backplates and edge termination is different. Just sayin'...

 

[Whoops]

The Neumann is about 3X the price, wonder if it sounds 3X as good as the Thiersch?

Never, Ever!

Although some people have a lot of money to spend!