I just used it instead of a Korby 47 (depressing). It was just clearly better for this singer (less mids, more Highs and still not sibilant or brittle).

Just goes to show...you need OPTIONS.

jmp

Had one with mullard tube in it, much better than stock. Very good mic, I agree.

nbarts - What kind of tube (model number?)

How would you describe the sound difference?

Smoother highs & hi-mids & lower self noise is how I'd describe it, may be a little more air on top.

The one I am using is borrowed but I will probably get one myself and would change out the Tube.

jmp

Thanks, nbarts. Do you have a tube store you recommend, or should I just search the internet?

i use www.audiotubes.com, mr. jesse is very knowledgeable, also lots of info on the site... nbarts, what is the manufacture date code on your tube? it looks like a newer one (manuf. after '81)...

I gotta try the tube swap. My MXL V69 and V67 are the best cheap chines LDCs I have ever used.

The mic is in the police station right now, I don't know how long it's gonna take them to get it back to me, but I think it is a newer one.

quote:

Originally posted by nbarts:
Smoother highs & hi-mids & lower self noise is how I'd describe it

Actually, that's how I would describe it.

What's up man! I though it would be easier just to copy and paste HAHAHAHAHA!!



Now you can ask all questions to James, he knows better anyway.

I just ordered a Mullard from tubedepot.com. I'll compare it with the stock tube when it comes in and let you guys know what I think.

Fun stuff..

I just got a V69ME on eBay and ordered a Mullard from Tubedepot.com

Will report back too

jmp

Be sure to take your time when swapping tubes. There's a red rubber grommet at the base of the tube socket (see picture above) that is a PITA to get off and back on.

You'll need to wiggle things back/forth.

BTW, I bought my Mullard from TubeDepot as well.

I'm gonna try a Mullard in Peluso 22 251 too, I really hope it will make things better.

I can't figure out how to get the old tube out. I moved the red grommet down. Do I take the whole thing apart?

I finally got it in, but it took some work.

When I got the tube from tubedepot.com the words "Mullard" or "Made In Great Britain" were no where to be found on the tube, so I gave them a call. He assured me it was a mullard. OK whatever. I don't know crap about tubes.

I did a quick recording of some spoken words and some bad singing with the old tube before I replaced it. I did the same with the new tube.

It was a very unscientific test, but the Mullard sounded a little more "clear" overall and less "boomy" in the lower mids. It just sounded like it needed less EQ to sound like a vocal recording, if that makes any sense.

Did you warm up the mic before using? Looks like not really.

No, I didn't really warm it up. It was on maybe 10 mins. before I tried it. I was just in a hurry. I had to be somewhere. The guy at tubedepot also said about 10 hours of burn-in time for the tube.

I just realized that in the past year I have bought from John Mark Painter, and sold to nbarts.

...small audio world.