U47-style bodies - who can make one?

[Melodeath00]

Hei

I just listened to some music. Than I picked the head basket and put it on my ear !

give it a listen, it"s very interesting !!


nicholas

In past 6 months  I found some time to better analyze secrets of U47. Besides Bv-08 mystery (solved), head grill acoustics response is one of the main characters of this legendary mic. Unfortunately slight differences of wire mesh dimensions changes overall acoustics in the range from 2k up to 15khz. ( still in progress but it will be solved)

Would you care to elaborate on how the BV8 was solved?

 

[Moby]

Would you care to elaborate on how the BV8 was solved?

i have done with my version of BV8 , custom UI30/25 lams, 4 chamber bobbin and original winding scheme 

 

[spase]

cant wait for that ))

 

[Moby]

cant wait for that ))

Problem is that I'm bussy with a studio work so I can't start with a batch  :-\ But it will happen

 

[Zottel]

So.. are there any of those Models left? I'd love  to get one!

All the best,
Zottel.

 

[crackerjack555]

I was just wondering what ever became of the Equinox Systems U47 bodies?  If they are no longer available, does anyone know of a similar body available these days?

 

[seancook]

chunger has good quality and budget model u47 models, i have an equinox and a budget 47 and in many ways the budget model is nicer..... whereas the equinox always felt cheap to me even when it cost 3 times the amount of this new body from chunger

 

[Spencerleehorton]

I make some slightly smaller versions, just finished some FET47 bodies, just going to nickel plate, then make a few more long body versions as well as U67 bodies.

Spence.

 

[crackerjack555]

Thanks guys,

chunger has good quality and budget model u47 models, i have an equinox and a budget 47 and in many ways the budget model is nicer..... whereas the equinox always felt cheap to me even when it cost 3 times the amount of this new body from chunger

Seancook, are Chungers budget 47 bodies the ones from studio 939?

I make some slightly smaller versions, just finished some FET47 bodies, just going to nickel plate, then make a few more long body versions as well as U67 bodies.

Spence.

Thank you Spence, I'm interested in your long body version also. 

 

[Spencerleehorton]

What you going to put inside pcb size wise?

Spence.

 

[crackerjack555]

Still working on that part  :-\

Possibly the D-47 build from here http://www.vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com/D-47.html

Trying to decide between that or maybe the Mic and Mod kit that includes the body.  I don't know anything about that kit or its components though, like the capsule that comes with it. 
Or, the ioaudio kit.

Don't know which way to go  :-\  any suggestions?  All would be in the same ballpark pricewise, but I've always built kits that include all of the parts, so I think I would like the challenge of sourcing all the parts and using the "build guide" this time.

 

[ding]

Still working on that part  :-\

Possibly the D-47 build from here http://www.vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com/D-47.html

Trying to decide between that or maybe the Mic and Mod kit that includes the body.  I don't know anything about that kit or its components though, like the capsule that comes with it. 
Or, the ioaudio kit.

Don't know which way to go  :-\  any suggestions?  All would be in the same ballpark pricewise, but I've always built kits that include all of the parts, so I think I would like the challenge of sourcing all the parts and using the "build guide" this time.

I would suggest you look up mic and mod on this forum and read a bit before even thinking of buying from them.

Edit. Here you go. Interesting read...

http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=59634.msg757114#msg757114

 

[crackerjack555]

Thank you for the info on Mic and Mod, I had no idea of the backstory.  Ive been reading this forum for a few days now, but didn't see any mention of it until it was pointed out to me. 
Their website seemed very disjointed to me, even a little shady.  Now I know! Thank you!

 

[Spencerleehorton]

I've had some great results from all of Danys pcbs from vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com.
I normally size my mics to his size of pcbs.

Spence.

 

[crackerjack555]

Great! I think I'm going to build his D-47. http://www.vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com/D-47.html

What guage/type of hook-up wire should I use for the mic and the psu? 

Since this will be my first non-kit project, I have more to learn!  :-[

 

[Pip]

Great! I think I'm going to build his D-47. http://www.vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com/D-47.html

What guage/type of hook-up wire should I use for the mic and the psu? 

Since this will be my first non-kit project, I have more to learn!  :-[

I suggest 16gauge stranded copper for the PSU and 22 or 28 gauge for the mic. I like Silver Tinned copper with Teflon coating but it can be stiff at times and a bit of a hassle to strip. Check out Chungers store (studio939) for a nice price on small amounts of wire and Gotham mic cable.

Here again in no real order:

http://www.partsconnexion.com/wire_hookup_connex_pvc_copper.html
http://www.daburn.com/wire-singleconductor.aspx
https://www.hndme.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=19
http://store.studio939.com/

That kit still requires a transformer, body and capsule to be acquired remember.

 

[crackerjack555]

Great! I think I'm going to build his D-47. http://www.vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com/D-47.html

What guage/type of hook-up wire should I use for the mic and the psu? 

Since this will be my first non-kit project, I have more to learn!  :-[

I suggest 16gauge stranded copper for the PSU and 22 or 28 gauge for the mic. I like Silver Tinned copper with Teflon coating but it can be stiff at times and a bit of a hassle to strip. Check out Chungers store (studio939) for a nice price on small amounts of wire and Gotham mic cable.

Here again in no real order:

http://www.partsconnexion.com/wire_hookup_connex_pvc_copper.html
http://www.daburn.com/wire-singleconductor.aspx
https://www.hndme.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=19
http://store.studio939.com/

That kit still requires a transformer, body and capsule to be acquired remember.

Thanks Pip, you guys are awesome!