Soundelux/Bock 251 and E251c/151 User Issue

YRLK · 13th December 2008

Hello All,

I recently picked up a used Soundelux E251c. It seems like a pretty great sounding mic, but its also creating a slightly audible sort of "fluttering" sound that isn't coming from any of my other mics/equipment. Any idea what this is? Should I return the mic or ask for a partial refund?

It's really just kind of annoying, and I don't like hearing it. Like I said, it's not super loud, but it seems like it shouldn't be there at all. *I take this back... it gets REALLY loud every now and then to the point where it would definitely ruin vocal takes. This from my latest testing through only a preamp and good converter. Back the mic goes... just can't risk getting a new tube to be disappointed if I found out it was something else. The seller understands and agrees.

Thank you - Brad

JMc · 13th December 2008

Sounds like you may need a new tube for it.

thevanguard · 14th December 2008

my 251 did that. A new tube fixed it.

HudHudson · 14th December 2008

Could be a different component, too. Many FET mics exhibit "motorboating" when something goes kaput. Change the tube first, and if that doesn't help, send it to James Gangwer.

swafford · 14th December 2008

If you purchased it new, return it.

beats workin' · 14th December 2008

my e47 did that years ago when i first got it. it was the tube. David delivers incredible service. return it.

nightscope · 14th December 2008

Sounds like duff toob.

David Bock advised me on replacements . Bearing in mind Soundelux are now down the tube and officially unsupported.

ns

un1que · 15th December 2008

If you really want to make your mic sound better, get rid of the tube.

I mean the Russian tube. Depending on how serious you are, you could go up to a Telefunken EF 806S or if you're willing to do some mods on the mic, an EF 804S.

YRLK · 15th December 2008

Thanks guys. I appreciate all of the advice.

I'm returning the microphone. I tracked and sent an audio file to the seller, and he agrees that something is definitely wrong.

I don't have the time or money to try and figure out what's wrong with the microphone, nor do I have any interest in looking into expensive modifications for any mic at this point.

13th December 2008	#1
YRLK Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 860 Thread Starter	Soundelux/Bock 251 and E251c/151 User Issue Hello All, I recently picked up a used Soundelux E251c. It seems like a pretty great sounding mic, but its also creating a slightly audible sort of "fluttering" sound that isn't coming from any of my other mics/equipment. Any idea what this is? Should I return the mic or ask for a partial refund? It's really just kind of annoying, and I don't like hearing it. Like I said, it's not super loud, but it seems like it shouldn't be there at all. *I take this back... it gets REALLY loud every now and then to the point where it would definitely ruin vocal takes. This from my latest testing through only a preamp and good converter. Back the mic goes... just can't risk getting a new tube to be disappointed if I found out it was something else. The seller understands and agrees. Thank you - Brad

14th December 2008	#4
HudHudson Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas USofA Posts: 1,671	Could be a different component, too. Many FET mics exhibit "motorboating" when something goes kaput. Change the tube first, and if that doesn't help, send it to James Gangwer. __________________ "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." - Hunter S. Thompson should have said this, but didn't www.yellowdogstudios.com

15th December 2008	#8
un1que Gear interested Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 6	get rid of the tube If you really want to make your mic sound better, get rid of the tube. I mean the Russian tube. Depending on how serious you are, you could go up to a Telefunken EF 806S or if you're willing to do some mods on the mic, an EF 804S.

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JMc Gear addict Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Boss Angeles Posts: 457	Sounds like you may need a new tube for it.

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thevanguard Gear interested Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 14	my 251 did that. A new tube fixed it.

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swafford Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Black Gnat, Kentucky Posts: 1,440	If you purchased it new, return it.

14th December 2008	#6
beats workin' Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 724	my e47 did that years ago when i first got it. it was the tube. David delivers incredible service. return it.

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nightscope Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 819	Sounds like duff toob. David Bock advised me on replacements . Bearing in mind Soundelux are now down the tube and officially unsupported. ns