I finally got to use a pair of my little blondies on a recording recently. I used them as overheads for drums. The drummer thought the size and look was a little comical and then I played back what his set sounded like w/only the two mics and he literally didn't believe me at first! It was awesome. These mics are truly unbelievable!
I still need one, but can't snag a pair right now. Think they'll be matched closely enough that would be okay?
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I made a recording using the wooden blondies as main mics for a live concert of an amateur baroque orchestra, compared with Oktava MK-012 and AudioTechnica AT4022s. You can find them elsewhere on the forum. I love the sound they make, but I find them giving less 'presence' in the sound. (I do realise I compared against a two cardioids in a reverberant church, that is definitely of influance also.)
I'm seriously considering getting myself a pair of these, but I wanted to know if they came in any sort of case to store them in. I've seen in a few pictures on this thread a couple of different kinds of cases and wanted to know if you guys are making them yourselves or if they come in them. Thanks!!!
Mine came with a very lovely case, and looking at the pictures I am quite sure the case is always shipped, the interior is similar to what I got.
As for the quality of the case: I am really not going to elaborate, as I've seen so many types of mic cases... Comparing for example the Røde NT5 case (too heavy-duty, big briefcase-sized black plastic box) with the Oktava MK-012 matched pair (fragile cigar box) case, I think one should simply say: "Yes, they do come with a case to store them in." I used the metal case I got with it for more than two years and it still looks as new and serves great!
Mine came with a very lovely case, and looking at the pictures I am quite sure the case is always shipped, the interior is similar to what I got.
As for the quality of the case: I am really not going to elaborate, as I've seen so many types of mic cases... Comparing for example the Røde NT5 case (too heavy-duty, big briefcase-sized black plastic box) with the Oktava MK-012 matched pair (fragile cigar box) case, I think one should simply say: "Yes, they do come with a case to store them in." I used the metal case I got with it for more than two years and it still looks as new and serves great!
awesome! i just wanted to see if they did, because as exciting and great as these seem, and as dirt poor as i am (student, !) i wouldn't want to lose them, and having a case to hold them would be just as important as having the mics themselves. thanks for the info!
Just ordered two a couple days ago. Anybody have a rough estimate of how long it takes to ship these? (I'm in Nashville, TN if that helps) I want to plan ahead so that if they take longer than a few weeks, I can have my mail shipped elsewhere so they don't sit somewhere for too long. Thanks!
I was able to use a single wooden Blondie to mic myself singing and playing guitar at church on Christmas day. It worked great. As long as you are sensitive to where the monitors are, and the environment is not too noisy, omni mics like the Blondies are wonderful live mics. Accurate and pleasant sound reinforcement without off-axis weirdness. Gotta love it.
.....these mics definitely don't need any more hyping....but here goes.....
.....i ordered a pair of wooden little blondies......when they arrived, one of the mics was not working......aman was on it right away.....i sent the pair back and he fixed the faulty mic....and he paid for my shipping (both ways)......
....when i finally tried the mics, i was blown away.....so natural sounding......rich and detailed.......i really have to crank my preamps though.......more than any ribbon mic i own.....i have seen posts where people are asking if this is normal....and seems like the answer is generally 'no', you should not have to crank the preamp.....so not sure what is going on there....but the sound of these mics is incredible.......and customer support is also first rate......
I have had a pair of the wooden little blondies, and a pair of metal (silver) little blondies for quite some time now. Love them. But, I've come across his new site:
I wonder if there is any difference in sound between the wood/metal pairs I have, and these newer more modern looking mics on his new site that are black...?
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Hi!
I have had a pair of the wooden little blondies, and a pair of metal (silver) little blondies for quite some time now. Love them. But, I've come across his new site:
I wonder if there is any difference in sound between the wood/metal pairs I have, and these newer more modern looking mics on his new site that are black...?
Not sure if they sound different than the wood ones but they are sure great mic's and will be ordering another pair as I usually have to make a choice on what source to use em.
If you want matched pairs it's better to ask, they will match check em for you.
And a little tip, if you use the mic's on tour better buy xlr cables that fit them well, I had a few occasions that I wanted to use the xlr's that were on stage already during changeover and they didn't fit ...
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Hi everyone!
Thank you for all the information available here, I started reading this thread a week ago, and decided to post after reading ALL 28 pages. I am looking for an OH pair mic for a project, the drums are missing; shure beta 52 and sm57's on their way... I might pick the MCA SP1 because they are said to be "super bang for the bucks" but could go for the little blondies though beyond my initial budget.
Here is my question: would it fit my setup: non ideal at all recording room, home studio environment, line 6 toneport ux8 with phantom power (not a very powerful pre amp), or will I have problem 1/driving them, 2/ getting unusable poor room sound? thank you for the advise and please forgive my approx. english.
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Mathieu from Paris
Hi everyone!
Thank you for all the information available here, I started reading this thread a week ago, and decided to post after reading ALL 28 pages. I am looking for an OH pair mic for a project, the drums are missing; shure beta 52 and sm57's on their way... I might pick the MCA SP1 because they are said to be "super bang for the bucks" but could go for the little blondies though beyond my initial budget.
Here is my question: would it fit my setup: non ideal at all recording room, home studio environment, line 6 toneport ux8 with phantom power (not a very powerful pre amp), or will I have problem 1/driving them, 2/ getting unusable poor room sound? thank you for the advise and please forgive my approx. english.
Best regards,
Mathieu from Paris
I own both the Little Blondies and a pair of SP-1's. The little blondies are easily the better mic. You will have a bit of trouble with a bad sounding room, but no drums sound good in bad sounding room anyway.
Thank you! I bought a pair of Blondie because they seems to be a better long term investment. And hope I will have enough gain to power them...I'll keep you posted...
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Hello, this is my first post, I noticed a lot of posts asking if these mics are still available, I found a web site of the guy who designed and originally built them! They are still available but at special request only, (he has retired) They are very affordable too, the ones you guys refer to as "woodies" were originally called "Wildwoods" and are $75.00 each, the ones you call "little goldies" were called "Quicksilvers" (or "Goldfingers") and are $70.00 and $75.00 respectively. You can find more info at ACMco.net
Why don't they provide even basic specs? What's the self noise on these? Would they be any good as a stereo pair for chamber ensemble for example? I can't imagine so at this price point.
Why don't they provide even basic specs? What's the self noise on these? Would they be any good as a stereo pair for chamber ensemble for example? I can't imagine so at this price point.
Sorry - I see this has already been addressed:
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Since these are omni mics, anybody else out there with some high-end or otherwise good omnis that has done any more omni-to-omni comparison beyond those noted on the thread? Any DPA omni mic owners in the gang? That might be interesting....
I compared one with Sennheiser 800 set to omni on nylon string guitar. I prefered the the Blondie (warm, clear) for this application, however, found it impractical due to the high self noise level. To estimate the self noise level I made comparative recordings with a Tram tr-50 lavalier which has a self noise rating of 23 db a-rated. The Blondie had an unmistakably higher self noise.
DPA 4060 (compared to the Blondie) is more accurate and detailed, lower self noise, and less directional.
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!) i wouldn't want to lose them, and having a case to hold them would be just as important as having the mics themselves. thanks for the info!
