Crowley & Tripp, Naked Eye

[James R.]

Hi Everyone,




Just wondering if anyone out there has tried the Crowley & Tripp Naked Eyed or the Pelsuo R14. I'm interested in getting a ribbon in the price range these 2 fall in.
I would appreciate any input anyone has on these 2 mics.




James R.
Avian Studios
(we're for the birds)

[R11]

Never used the mic, but I did notice that there is a used C&T Naked eye for sale in the TapeOp Buy and Sell section.

Roger

[James R.]

Hi Roger,



Thanks for the heads up on the used Naked Eye, I really appreciate.
Have a great day.



James R.
Avian Studios
(we're for the birds)

[zoink]

nothing but good stuff about this mic. i got one and not about to give it up. it's got quality to it. dont know the R14. can't compare. can only say that the naked eye is gorgeous and sound very good.

[James R.]

Hi Zoink,



Thanks for your input on the Naked Eye. I really appreciate it. I starting to get that good feeling about this mic.
Have a great day.




James R.
Avian Studios
(we're for the birds)

[yakobb]

Originally Posted by James R.

Avian Studios
(we're for the birds)

Sorry to hijack but I really like this. A friend of the birds is a friend of mine. One one hand it's just being homely, but maybe on the other hand the birds are super-intelligent and plotting against us.

Sorry about this.

Jacob

[James R.]

Hi Jacob,


No problem. I think you got it right. They're actually super intelligent. Why else would we house, feed them and stand at their cage whistleling and cooing like a idiot.
We have birds, so I'm right there doing all the above. And I'm suppose to be the smart one.
Have a great day.



James R.
Avian Studios
(we're for the BIRDS)

[wolfger]

Originally Posted by James R.

Hi Everyone,




Just wondering if anyone out there has tried the Crowley & Tripp Naked Eyed or the Pelsuo R14. I'm interested in getting a ribbon in the price range these 2 fall in.
I would appreciate any input anyone has on these 2 mics.




James R.
Avian Studios
(we're for the birds)

hi there,

i use two naked eyes mainly as drumoverheads and for electric guitars.
espacially on e-guitars I like them very much.
that said a few weeks ago i had the chance to compare them to a royer 122 on vocals, trumpet and as a mono-drum-room mic.
on trumpet and vocals the naked eye came pretty close to the royer.
on the drums the royer was much fuller and crispier.
I could clearly here why the royers are standard in a lot of hi-end studios but given the price (two naked eyes approx the same price as one 122) the build- and sound quality of the NE is quite hi.
conclusion: I´m saving for a royer 121 but will for sure keep my naked eyes.
hope that helps
didnt try the R14.

greetings from austria/europe

wolfger

[TAVD]

They're solid and sound great. I don't know they can sell them so cheap. I'd personally prefer a more traditional mic mount but that's the only negative I can say about it.

[James R.]

Hi Wolfger,




Just want to say thanks for your input on the Naked Eye, I really appreciate it. Sounds like it's a great value for the money. I'm getting closer to a decision.
The Royer would be great, but I'm tryin to spread the money around that I have right now. I'm also looking into some (kit) solid state mic pres. The price of the Naked Eye would help me move in that direction.
Have a great day.





James R.
Avian Studios
(we're for the birds)

[James R.]

Hi Tom,



Just wanted to say thanks for your input on the Naked Eye. I really appreciate it.
You mentioned the mount. Is it a unconventional design, or is it a flimsy unsecure one, or both?
Have a great day.





James R.
Avian Studios
(we're for the birds)

[wolfger]

Hi James,

the mounting is unconventional but very flexible and stable. needs a little time to get used to, but I like it a lot

greetings wolfger

[James R.]

Hi Wolfger,



Thanks for the clarification on the Naked Eye mount. I have a Peluso P12 and I'm not to crazy about the shock mount. Glad to hear that the C & T's is stable. One more good thing to know.




James R.
Avian Studios
(we're for the birds)

[Petimar]

FWIW the current issue of Sound on Sound has a review of many ribbon mics.

[bluegrasser]

Originally Posted by Petimar

FWIW the current issue of Sound on Sound has a review of many ribbon mics.

If that's the issue I looked at they didn't get around to reviewing them yet, but just kinda set the stage.