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Originally posted by lucey
As is the fact that the SOundelux 47 is very, very bright for a 47 and sounds more veiled than the Manley (of similar tone).
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That's not a "fact" at all. I auditioned a Soundelux 47 and to my ears it wasn't as bright as a vintage 47. I compared it to both a long and short body 47, one refurbished (stock, not modified) by Stephen Paul which had been a favorite of Sinatra's at one point. These are excellent 47's that I've heard magnificent recordings done on, and the Soundelux simply wasn't as bright. We checked this out with 2 other AE's, using API's, V72's, DeMedios, DRS-2, 737's and Vintech 73's, recording male and female singers, voiceovers, hand percussion and acoustic guitar. We also compared a Lawson 47, which was a little brighter but in a pleasing way.
So, whereas I don't doubt your perception, mine was otherwise, so you're not giving us a "fact".
I also don't know of any mic which doesn't sound veiled when compared to the Manley. (But that's not necessarily a bad thing.)
-R