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@KetherWesak

2 жыл бұрын

THE VIDEO I WAS WAITING FOR!!! THANK YOU!!

@roseelectronics4582

2 жыл бұрын

@@KetherWesak every MCL video is a video that I wait for. He's so good at explaining electronics. I don't really get to work on any of the vintage gear he works on and I don't think I ever will. But it makes me feel good watching a master executing his own craft at the highest level

I’ve always thought you have the best voice audio of any channel I watch.

@InsideOfMyOwnMind

2 жыл бұрын

It is really good but I would roll off some lows and add some de-essing, or just back off a bit.

@lolilollolilol7773

2 жыл бұрын

@@InsideOfMyOwnMind Very slightly because there is hardly any need for these treatments.

Speaking as a sound engineer, I will admit that Mr. Carlson does an excellent job with his audio. Five star rating from me.

I love the sound from that microphone! Always good sound on Mr Carlson's Lab videos.

@bobmeyer7009

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

You should build a tube compressor! Like a fairchild 660!!! Would love to see that!!!! Or even a restoration of one!!!

Dear Mr Carlsons, I'm new to electronics in new very little. I bought a few electronics, solder iron oscilloscope etc. In the past few years that I've watched you I've learned a lot, but in comparison to most people I don't know squat. But if I was to say out of all the videos I've seen you would be the best teacher I've ever seen in my life. The way you explain things, they trace down a problem even a dummy like me understands it. Thank you for your videos I truly do appreciate it Joe

@MrCarlsonsLab

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comment Joe!

Microphone sounds very nice. Cozy and warm, like a tube in a sweater on the fireplace mantle during a starry winter's night...

Of course every piece of gear is modified! We expect nothing less. It's just part of why we love you, and can't wait for new videos! 73 de KB3HUC

The transformer (by AMI) is very nice-clearly where they spent their money in this product. 5751 is a very interesting choice for a mic modeled after a U47. If you’re curious, try modifying the circuit to use an EF800 or EF802 instead-since you have two, it’d be interesting to get your thoughts on the comparison!

@douro20

2 жыл бұрын

Those transformers are made by hand in a small shop in Gaylord, KS which is on state highway 9 southwest of Smith Center. Which is odd since the company is based out of Clallam Bay, Washington.

@bradallenwilliams

2 жыл бұрын

@@douro20 I thought AMI relocated from Gaylord to WA after Oliver Archut passed away?

@chillpillology

2 жыл бұрын

really its the capsule where they put the money. He isn’t buying Ben’s capsule from Australia because China is more expensive. Its a $350 capsule for us DIY’ers! Assuming WA has more favorable terms. IMO the color is too much for me in the WA unless im looking for that effect, but for VO is perfectly perfect.

I’ve not seen a tube mic before.it looks and sounds quality

I've commented to the wife in the past that you have the best quality audio on KZread. I now know why :)

The very first thing I noticed about your channel was how “warm “your microphone sounded. I recently bought the same microphone for an audiobook project and just love it. I look forward to the video of your modifications and would be seriously interested to hear a comparison of before and after mod.

Warm VP of Product Support: "Um, this KZreadr modified his microphone, should we void his warranty?" Warm Chief Engineer: "Are you kidding, that's Mr. Carlson, get him on the phone & ask how much he wants for his schematics!!"

I'm looking forward to seeing the processing gear, this video was fantastic as well. Good job, Mr. Carlson!

@MrCarlsonsLab

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love all the valve/tube stuff, Mr Carlson, keep it coming!

A warm thank you from the UK 🇬🇧 love your videos !!!

Nicely made mic , interesting differences to the original u47 . Last year I fixed one that came out of Olympic studios in the 1960's.

Thanks for making a video about the mike. I've asked about it before and now that smooth, clear en warm sound is explained. This is a great video about an excellent microphone. Cheers from Holland!

Hope Warm Audio wíll notice your warm words about the WA-47 and credit you. To hear it from you should make them very, very proud about their mic. Thanks so much and can´t wait for the processing gear, hope you have a tube comnpressor and you will show us your modifications and how the electronics work. Brgds

I finally understand why your videos have that unique tubey sound. Thanks for sharing!

I've always been impressed with your audio quality - now I know why. Thanks..

I find it kinda cool that there is some equipment still made with tubes.

Very nice mic indeed. Sound quality is amazing on these. Have not seen many clone knock offs yet. Thanks for showing details paul. I was just doing a mic preview on Patreon last week. Doing a little experimenting myself.

The foam used to hold the mic looks very similar to hvac foam insulation tape, it stands up well to hot/cold temperature fluctuations. I've used it before in some older CB radios where the factory foam had just disintegrated over time.

This is cool, I honestly thought you were using a repurposed vintage mic. I didn't know they still made mics like that! that's just awesome

Superb Audio Quality !!!

wow i didn't expect them to give a really nice box to store it in as well it really nice mic and yes i can be positive Mr. Carlson

Only Microphone I ever had was a Shure I bought from Radio Shack in the 1990's. I used it at a local AM radio station when I was part of a talk radio program.

I was looking at reviews on Amazon. Everyone raves about the sound quality. The only complaints were failures that seem to be related to damage in shipping. Tube failure most common. I can just imagine these delicate things being abused no end by shippers.

Thank you Paul for sharing. The mic indeed sounds fabulous. Of course it has got some extra sauce added, Carlson style :). Much love from germany, my friend.

@MrCarlsonsLab

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Been watching for a long time, always wanted to see a video about your microphone. Just had to press "like" before the video started 😁💪💯

Seeing something brand new out of the box so well built and designed was actually a comforting thing to see this morning.

i had been wondering about this for a while, thanks!

Gosh, that looks expensive! I always knew you had a microphone of exceptional quality, because just the way the sound of your videos come out is outstanding. Even playing back on crappy speakers, like on my iPad your videos ‘sound’ expensive!

That's the secret behind the relaxing and pleasant voice that teach us the art of electronics. State of the art equipment improved only to get closer to perfection.

That $1,000 mic sure sounds good through my laptops 1" cheap Chinese plastic coned speakers, with 500mW of peak power 😂😉

@jamescollier3

2 жыл бұрын

right!!! 1000 bucks!!!

@crispy_otter

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamescollier3 sorry, $949 plus tax

@skillaxxx

2 жыл бұрын

That's the trick !

I have always found it fascinating that despite all the back and forth discussions, the best mics are tube based.

I now understand why you sound so great on your vids! Not in my budget for now but wow, nicely built!

Yay! I knew you'd get around to this sometime!

9:14 you mean there is the treasure inside 💯

I enjoy a nice box too. And it's tight and soft as well?!? I think im jealous of your new play-box Carlson. It has all the features i look for in a box... Take care of her bud!

If you could find an original Neuman U47 you would really love that mic. The only issue with them is if the VF14 tube was "borrowed" it is almost impossible to replace for less than the price of a car!

@Likeaudio

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It's what real mics sound like. The u47 is magical

A true thing of beauty!

Work of art

I always wondered what you were using, Paul. Now we know.

As someone who has moderate to high hearing loss I have to say I have always appreciated the excellent audio quality here. (And that the closed captioning is always good too.) I know not all creators can afford this kind of gear, and I certainly don't hold that against them, but I do appreciate the extra effort that goes into these videos.

What a beautiful mic, and sounds great.

@MrCarlsonsLab

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Thanks for the video!

Huh, so this is why your audio sounds so good on your channel! Cleanest audio on KZread! Very nice!

Nice video. I changed my tube mics to 6DJ8 tubes and I prefer them. Mine are ex Tektronix tubes, when I run out of them I will try the JJ 5751. Your audio is very nice.

another video to watch, great man

I guess this review proves the microphone's quality and ability to reject interference, based on what must be a pretty high interference area. Great demo.

Without being a sound engineer you can tell by the sound that this is a very good microphone and I always enjoy listening to you speaking. One thing that would be interesting to know is how the switching of the pattern works.

As always Great stuff!

I Shure didn't expect the inside to look like that !

@lolilollolilol7773

2 жыл бұрын

I see what you did here

Oh that's simply awesome

Treading carefully here...as far as clone U47s go, the WA47 is the one of the cheapest. It's so well priced, you can afford to have 2! This is definitely not the case with a Flea, Wunder, Beesneez, or Heiserman, but then again, I think you would be very enthusiastic indeed about the build quality and components of these clones.

Excellent sounding microphone. It compliments your voice nicely.

That IS a GR8 mic! It is so quiet that it would be a full waste to use as a podcast mic! It does have a unique "warm" sound that so many people comment about. Of course! That vacuum tube sound! LOL. I was expecting it to price out well over the $1,000 mark (US) too. I wonder how it handles other sounds/music, and the like. I'd LOVE to record a large church organ with it. That large area condenser seems capable of reproducing those low notes. I know it likes bass, because when I watch your vids, I attenuate my bass waaay down. I'm sure my system is mostly to blame for the heavy vocal bass, and not the mic. Fantastic!

@ethelryan257

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not a waste as a podcast mic. Apart from the fact that Paul's voice is sexy as hell, really good equipment makes an enormous difference.

@curtchase3730

2 жыл бұрын

@@ethelryan257 LOL on sexy voice! It's not that it wouldn't make a great podcast mic, it's the price point issue. Most people won't drop a grand for a "podcast" mic, that's all.

Another great video and interesting to hear why your channel has very clean audio.

This video was a pleasant surprise. I asked about this a few days ago in the comments. I rarely comment in KZread so it kind of felt like I was being responded to. Thanks for the video.

@MrCarlsonsLab

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Paul, I don't know anything about audio/video things. What I do know is that your videos have the best audio I have ever heard.

It has that warm sound that tube amps are so well known for

Wow that's a quality mic Paul, I had no idea something like that was available. Slightly above my price point though, I'll have to stick to my Yeti 🙄🙂

WARM makes excellent gear. I'm always a sucker for a 5751, def awesome to see one used in a condenser. I have a couple of old JAN GE 5751's that are my go-to for V1 in 12ax7 type preamps.

I’ve never heard about such a thing! This is so cool☺️

@carlthor91

2 жыл бұрын

Wait till you check the price on Amazon, be sitting down when you do. Best wishes from the far North.

@rimmersbryggeri

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlthor91 That's what i thought.

@lolilollolilol7773

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlthor91 That one is cheap compared to the original Telefunken U47 that are sold north of $15,000, and the new Telefunken U47 that are still over $11,000

Awesome stuff. Use their 1176 and Pultec style eq.

love seeing things made in the USA

@MrCarlsonsLab

2 жыл бұрын

Myself as well.

@lolilollolilol7773

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrCarlsonsLab Interestingly, the new Telefunken U47 mics are also made in the USA.

No Wonder you sound so good, there is a tube preamp in it, the best there is! Loved this video.

Mic sounds great!

I love my JJ tubes, using a quad of kt88s in my daily amp

I always wondered what mic you use, I've always said you have the best audio of any channel. I'm going to buy it.

A very nice sounding microphone in your videos. Apparently made with a Rode capsule.. Another good brand (and from Australia!). Impressive build quality and price for a '47 mic. Might be overkill on the Hallicrafters HT-44, but maybe not...

I don't comment enough.....but I love this vid and more of the shorter ones shango style. What I mean by that is the first diagnose, then go about the restoration if needed ir wanted......you learn so much more. And this vid, I've been meaning to upgrade my mic/mixer I use in talking on radio......this is wonderful and helps me in making a decision before dropping money down on all the cheaper crap on the market. You sound great and looking forward to more.

It's happening! Oh man I love mics

That looks like a "version" of the Telefunken U47 microphone to me.

@lolilollolilol7773

2 жыл бұрын

yes that's it

Waiting for the mod thanks for posting great review.

The secret to Mr. Carlson's warm audio, is indeed Warm Audio! The ending with the twirl instead of the negative image was kind of creepy with the way your face twisted up.

@skillaxxx

2 жыл бұрын

I think it was spot on & funny ... But I'm sure we do agree on the marvelous audio quality (as always) 😎

I think a lot of people might be surprised to learn vacuum tubes are still in production. I've known this for a very long time.

@NeverTalkToCops1

2 жыл бұрын

You mean, like in RUSSIA or UKRAINE? Hee hee hee, ha ha.

nice video paul''''''im glad you touched this subject because soon i have to set up a ''video & audio setup like yours for my ''laboratory' 'maybe someday you will discus ''web camera's''''''''right now here in oklahoma we are in a ice storm'''''''73's.'''''''james.

Oh my! I was hoping for a video focusing on The Microphone!

Another great video

Looking forward to seeing your modifications to this microphone!

Whenever I watch your videos, they just inspire me to go on and on with Electronics. When you mentioned about how much you modify devices, it doesn't surprise me, I even thought it before you said it. Keep going. I'm sorry that I stopped supporting your Patreon channel. I'm currently on benefits, but when I'm better off financially, I will surely support your channel, all the best. Paul.C United Kingdom.

I totally understand the price after seeing the parts and workmanship!

One guess -- The big and heavy housing might be made of Mu-metal? Before I really knew better, I was wondering some audio line transformers that appeared heavy and basically like cast iron housings. About fist size overall, and 1/2" wall. When I looked inside, there was a tiny transformer, maybe 3 cubic centimeters (1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2"). We needed some more, but they were pure unobtainium. And we got an explanation that the big casing was Mu-metal for magnetic field noise rejection. Well, good to know. But we still needed something and finally settled on a more modern version, a tubular one, about 3/4" in diameter and 2" length. I never opened it or made any attempt to verify the material, but am pretty sure it also had a Mu-metal housing, just thinner wall.

I'm about to build 2 U47 clones using EF800 tubes. I need to source some more stuff though.

@KeritechElectronics

2 жыл бұрын

I bet that's gonna be a very nice project :)

@Wizardofgosz

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeritechElectronics yes. I know other people who have used the EF800 and they say it's a lovely tube for the u47. I should have these done by fall.

nice Job again MR.C

When my toastmaster club went to in person meetings with a zoom option I learned how much the computer techs do not know about mics and audio, they think that a cheap omni directional Mic for phone conversation is better than a boom or quality directional heil Mic. It would blow there mind and argue that a very high quality Mic that has a vacuum cannot be be better that their cpos pick Mic and speaker. Great video Mr. C.

That microphone looks great but like $2000 CAD with the preamp is an order of magnitude too rich for me

@BlondieSL

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder where you're seeing that price. Just for fun, I searched Canada sites and on Amazon Canada, it's only $1,279. I also got a hit on a music store called, Long & McQuade for the exact same price. Perhaps what you found is a rip off seller.... ????

@Ammoniummetavanadate

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlondieSL with a preamp?

@BlondieSL

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ammoniummetavanadate hmmm... Good point. I didn't see that. Ok, that makes sense that it's much more. It's sad, however, that they don't show that. Thanks for clarifying.

No wonder why you sound so good. Fantastic microphone that is so well build it should be a crime! LOL

.. Прямо ностальгия по легкому "..ш-ш-ш-ш.." из спикера..😊😊

Mr Carlsons lab your new tube microphone is cool

That microphone sounds real great. The price is there also, but worths the money.

Having the best sound on YT internet ain't easy...

That's a beautiful mike you've got there Paul! I'll still just have to slum it with my Sure SM58, as $2k is way out of my price range.

I'd love to find an old Telefunken tube microphone with its power supply. Waiting to see what your processing gear.

Mr. C. Thank You ! .....Do you use any sound absorbing material in your video recording room ?...Maybe it's just me. But your audio is coming through so crisp and clear...Any how. Thank you again for taking the time to put these video's together ..... Rick. Canonsburg, PA.

@MrCarlsonsLab

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick. No sound deadening material, but lots of equipment on all angles helps with reflections.

The Science on the foam tape in the microphone mount.... Any thermoplastic will creep under sustained compression or tension. Whoever spec'd the mount foam was likely a EE! Crosslinked polymers, like actual rubber does not creep. Actual foamed rubbers are pretty expensive (Nokian snow/ice tires are an example) Most likely the tape used was made of ethylene vinyl acetate material. This material is used in shoe soles and is known to creep at least 50%

wow very nice