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Post by chessparov on Nov 8, 2019 16:17:54 GMT -6
Better Mullard than dullard.
Chris
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Post by Vincent R. on Nov 14, 2019 0:57:15 GMT -6
I really wish I could get a demo unit to try out.
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Post by jgabriel on Aug 9, 2024 13:10:40 GMT -6
well, 5 years gone by since this thread heh
but i got to sing on an upton 251 yesterday and it just works amazing for my style/voice
put it up with my stam c800, chandler redd (which i was sure was for me), and a manley mic
upton won probably because of my vocal tone and the fact im doing electronic hip-hop/pop (melodic rap)
was quite suprised on how well my stam c800 stands up to these big boys too =] (think i even prefer it for spoken word / rap)
but yeah the upton just suuuper smooth in all the right frequencies on my voice
so now im pretty sure this (or maybe a different 251 but based on all my readings the upton is a lot of peoples favorites for this style, seems to be his specialty) is the move ! even tho the chandler redd is still on my radar
anyhow just excited and chiming in here seeing what folks are feeling in 2024 and if i should make sure to get a recent make /model versus an older used one cause it seems reports are increasingly glowing as time goes on =]
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Post by kcatthedog on Aug 9, 2024 14:17:21 GMT -6
Just posted a current 251 shootout video, maybe that will help or confuse things !  |
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Post by jgabriel on Aug 9, 2024 18:10:53 GMT -6
haha well yeah probably both ?! or just give us your conclusions / what's your opinion on 251 world ! =]
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Post by thehightenor on Aug 10, 2024 6:15:16 GMT -6
This and the Heiserman 47 are just awesome. If I can't make great recordings with these I'm hanging it up lol. It's always interesting following your mic purchases over the many years. I think one of your posts (years ago) was responsible for my getting a CM7gt. I got all the upgrades on it, the M7, Suprema, new supply and while I'm pretty happy with it, I just can't help wonder about other options. It would be a whole lot easier if I had spare cash laying around or I could afford a gamble. Paying 50% of my kids college and car, mortgage and other expenses kind of puts a damper on purchases. So, it's a lot of fun for us to watch you do it for us. Honestly though, you are talented and know what you're doing. I suspect that "gear" is not going to make or break your songs. Same here, I bought a Wunder CM7 and Retro STA Level after John swearing he had found the holy grail of vocal recording. Lucky for me and my voice it turned out be true |
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Post by Oneiro on Aug 13, 2024 15:14:59 GMT -6
I put a GE 5 star into my Upton.
Sounds fantastic. Don't need to boost top end. Stuff is just done. Love it on quieter vocals. Killer mic.
If you want to know the sound of 251s, listen to the Punch Brothers Antifogmatic. Great record, 251s on nearly everything. This mic gets you there. I've never used the originals but sincerely do not care at this level of minutiae.
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Post by jgabriel on Oct 1, 2024 19:29:09 GMT -6
ended up snaggin a lawson 251 for under $2k apparently it sat pretty much unused for the past 12 years
havent used it much yet but first impressions are quite positive
might switch out the tube for something special i had leftover from i can't even remember what, lol - tube from bowie
but yea can report back once dig deeper, pretty pumped
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 1, 2024 21:20:28 GMT -6
Btw - I know a guy if you’re looking at an Upton
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