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Post by mics on Jul 24, 2023 2:47:36 GMT -6
That is a great sounding mic and a great CK12. Can't wait to get my pair. Beesneez is doing the biz. What pair? (Just kidding)!!!!!!!! |
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Post by paulcheeba on Jul 24, 2023 4:58:58 GMT -6
That is a great sounding mic and a great CK12. Can't wait to get my pair. Beesneez is doing the biz. What pair? (Just kidding)!!!!!!!! I thought I might get bumped up to Beesneez class. Ha Ha. No those sweet capsules. The best I've heard yet. |
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Post by crillemannen on Jul 24, 2023 5:50:16 GMT -6
Cool video! I feel it's a lost art using different polar patterns. The seamless 9 switch is very useful and can like you did in the video be used like an eq.
After a while you get a feel of what works and cardiod is actually starting to be my least favourite pattern haha! The lowmidbloom of cardiod usually gets in the way and being able to blend patterns is super useful!
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Post by Bat Lanyard on Jul 24, 2023 8:23:38 GMT -6
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Post by timcampbell on Jul 24, 2023 9:23:57 GMT -6
Great video Josh and Ben the mic sounds terrific.
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Post by Ward on Jul 24, 2023 10:08:07 GMT -6
Hide your wallets if you're not in the market to buy a mic haha... I hope you enjoy this mics  Well done, my brother! I have had a vintage C12a for many years and to be honest... mics C12a sounds BETTER!! |
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Post by Vincent R. on Jul 24, 2023 11:02:55 GMT -6
Awesome. I'd love to hear their BC12 next to this BC12A.
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Post by christopher on Jul 24, 2023 14:53:42 GMT -6
Listened in earbuds. Wow, I hope the original artist doesn’t get jealous and insecure. Great cover, I’d love to hear a full version
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Post by mics on Jul 24, 2023 16:31:52 GMT -6
Thanks so much all for the kind words. I’m really happy you all like it.
cheers.
ben
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Post by Vincent R. on Jul 24, 2023 18:51:36 GMT -6
Thanks so much all for the kind words. I’m really happy you all like it. cheers. ben Ben, can you describe the differences sonically between the BC12 and the BC12A? I’m curious how they compare. I’d love to hear your thoughts. |
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Post by mics on Jul 24, 2023 20:19:27 GMT -6
Thanks so much all for the kind words. I’m really happy you all like it. cheers. ben Ben, can you describe the differences sonically between the BC12 and the BC12A? I’m curious how they compare. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Tonality wise, they are really close. The Bc12a fet is just a touch faster and has more low end due to the increased impedance loading on the fet. Output wise, I’ve tamed the fet a little also as the headroom suffers to much if I don’t. Being fixed cardioid, you have some limitations but bang for buck, it can’t be beat! |
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Post by hadaja on Jul 25, 2023 0:44:24 GMT -6
Well Josh I finally got a chance to listen to your review. Sounds like you enjoyed doing the review. Thanks again for doing this. Also I got the feeling that you were impressed with the Proximity Effect that a Fig 8 can bring to the table. So did you record many of the instruments in Fig 8? Did you find that you had to roll off the low end much on the tracks to make them work/play together nicely? Or am I reading too much into what I was seeing and hearing from you? I can see that this might be a nice mic for someone who doesnt have a tube C12a Style mic, but it didnt really blow me away as much as the BU67 did. Did I miss the info about what type of tube is in this? I did not quite catch that. What tube is in this one?
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Post by hadaja on Jul 25, 2023 0:49:38 GMT -6
No worries I see its the ....Raytheon tube... the small skinny style ones. Ben must have a truck load of these as he has been using these for years. If it aint broke.....
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Post by mics on Jul 25, 2023 3:02:08 GMT -6
No worries I see its the ....Raytheon tube... the small skinny style ones. Ben must have a truck load of these as he has been using these for years. If it aint broke..... Sure do have a ton. It is the quietest tube I have ever used in a mic. Fail rate is less than 0.05% and to me it is the most versatile tube I have ever come across. |
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Post by Vincent R. on Jul 25, 2023 4:42:43 GMT -6
Ben, can you describe the differences sonically between the BC12 and the BC12A? I’m curious how they compare. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Tonality wise, they are really close. The Bc12a fet is just a touch faster and has more low end due to the increased impedance loading on the fet. Output wise, I’ve tamed the fet a little also as the headroom suffers to much if I don’t. Being fixed cardioid, you have some limitations but bang for buck, it can’t be beat! Hey Ben, I was actually referring to you BC12A tube vs your BC12 tube. The BC12A FET looks really good too. You should look into making it multipatern. It would totally be a C414 killer. Tonally it probably is already. |
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Post by wiz on Jul 25, 2023 4:59:32 GMT -6
Tonality wise, they are really close. The Bc12a fet is just a touch faster and has more low end due to the increased impedance loading on the fet. Output wise, I’ve tamed the fet a little also as the headroom suffers to much if I don’t. Being fixed cardioid, you have some limitations but bang for buck, it can’t be beat! Hey Ben, I was actually referring to you BC12A tube vs your BC12 tube. The BC12A FET looks really good too. You should look into making it multipatern. It would totally be a C414 killer. Tonally it probably is already. That’s what I would like but I think the switching might be the problem Cheers Wiz |
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Post by seawell on Jul 25, 2023 11:11:29 GMT -6
Well Josh I finally got a chance to listen to your review. Sounds like you enjoyed doing the review. Thanks again for doing this. Also I got the feeling that you were impressed with the Proximity Effect that a Fig 8 can bring to the table. So did you record many of the instruments in Fig 8? Did you find that you had to roll off the low end much on the tracks to make them work/play together nicely? Or am I reading too much into what I was seeing and hearing from you? I can see that this might be a nice mic for someone who doesnt have a tube C12a Style mic, but it didnt really blow me away as much as the BU67 did. Did I miss the info about what type of tube is in this? I did not quite catch that. What tube is in this one?
Thanks Thanks! I used figure 8 on bass, kick and one of the heavier guitar tracks. Taking advantage of the proximity effect on the bass and kick and the rolled off highs on the guitar. I did not have to do hardly anything in the rough mix I did. I really enjoyed some of the in between settings which I used on Acoustic and Lead Vocal. Omni was used on the cleaner electric, BGVs, snare and cymbals. I believe the tube is a Raytheon NOS 5784wb. |
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Post by ericn on Jul 25, 2023 13:32:16 GMT -6
Damn it both of you I’m broke!
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Post by chessparov on Jul 25, 2023 13:33:28 GMT -6
I'm a bit broke even if I won the Lottery.  Chris |
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Post by ab101 on Jul 25, 2023 13:44:28 GMT -6
I'm a bit broke even if I won the Lottery. Chris It would be great if you can get one in your hands, Chris. I would love to hear your thoughts of it compared to the BN 67 you have. Consider yourself blessed for great prosperity, health and joy! |
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Post by chessparov on Jul 25, 2023 14:23:05 GMT -6
Thanks! We'll see on potential comparison too. (Whatever is best) Chris |
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Post by paulcheeba on Jul 27, 2023 22:29:06 GMT -6
That is a great sounding mic and a great CK12. Can't wait to get my pair. Beesneez is doing the biz. What pair? (Just kidding)!!!!!!!! Congratulations on the Funky Junk distribution Ben! I’ll order my 67’s through them. For my capsule’s I imagine they are still coming direct. FJ don’t have these mics on their stock list yet either. Will they be? I’m glad there’s not a crazy mark up? |
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Post by mics on Jul 27, 2023 22:38:10 GMT -6
What pair? (Just kidding)!!!!!!!! Congratulations on the Funky Junk distribution Ben! I’ll order my 67’s through them. For my capsule’s I imagine they are still coming direct. FJ don’t have these mics on their stock list yet either. Will they be? I’m glad there’s not a crazy mark up? Hi Paul. Capsules and other oem parts will still be a direct sell for us but for all things microphone, FJ will be a great partner for that side of the pond. There won’t be a crazy markup, just the usual VAT and transport but you pay that even when ordering direct. Btw, your capsules will be shipping tomorrow. Thanks |
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Post by prene1 on Jul 28, 2023 3:04:48 GMT -6
When I’m back in a cash roll I’ll buy every mic from
them too support.
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Post by mics on Jul 28, 2023 3:15:55 GMT -6
When I’m back in a cash roll I’ll buy every mic from them too support. Awesome!! |
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