Joly K47H capsule head for mk-012 vs. Neumann U67 Shootout / Poll

[heyman]

Something about the second clip (Purple) I like better, but they both sound good and who knows in the context of a mix..

[JulianFernandez]

I also prefer Purple. Smoother highs to my ears.

[RKrizman]

The second clip seems to have more room sound. Whatever mic that is, I'd either place her a little closer or dampen the room.

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[TurboJets]

The purple is the U67 to my ears. Higher quality capture, smoother character.

[Yummerz]

the purple sounds less nasal. i prefer it here. the blue has a very subtle high frequency buzzing that is quite irritating.

[superjimmer]

I agree the purple is picking up more room sound, or a much more detailed low-mid array and fullness. Is it possible that it is the u67 set to omni or fig8?

I've owned a vintage 67 and I own the K47H, but never compared them.

If the 67 is running cardioid, the purple sure is getting a lot more low mid information (a pleasant woofiness) than the blue, whichever is which.

[guitarmax_99]

So which mic is which?

Purple is the U 67

Blue is the MJE K47h Capsule Head for the Oktava mk 012


As mentioned in the edit of the opening post of this thread, as of 2/26/13, there were 8 votes for the U-67 and 6 votes for the K47H.

Thanks to all who voted and participated in this thread.