M147

lpuma · 23rd February 2006, 07:38 PM

Sorry if it's not a real "high end" thread but.

What do you think about this mic to track rap vocals? all I read Here about this mic is... shit. It was the "best" tube mic I can afford (get it 2nd hand for 1200 euros, street price here 2200). My first results are... better than my 4033 recordings. So my question is why is this mic so hated on? And I would like to know if you think I bought a K2... but 2 times more expensive?

other questions:
- can I "upgrade" my 147 changing the tube? what tube would really improve the mic sound?
- what's the best (and clean) solution to reduce the output level of this mic (I would like to add more gain from my preamp, but i cant cause of the very high output level, I use an amek bc2, so there's no pad before the preamp, is it serious to use the line in?)

thanks.

lpuma · 24th February 2006, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpuma

- what's the best (and clean) solution to reduce the output level of this mic (I would like to add more gain from my preamp, but i cant cause of the very high output level, I use an amek bc2, so there's no pad before the preamp, is it serious to use the line in?)

thanks.

Please generous sound scholar help me.

Sqye · 24th February 2006, 07:30 PM

Keep posting, and maybe change the title of your thread to, "Tube options for the M147 - any tips?"
I actually love the m147 the way it is - that's just my opinion. I also love the 4033, but it craps out & gets all harsh on the really aggressive stuff, like harder rock or rap. You might also want to try some ribbons. Have you, by any chance, tried the 4060?

Good luck.

ajcamlet · 24th February 2006, 07:35 PM

People Hate this mic becuase neumann stupidly called it the M147- implying that it is somehow related to the venerable U47. It is not. Differnet beast. I have one and find it incredibly useful. I do think its overpriced tho.

oceantracks · 25th February 2006, 12:48 AM

It gets a bum rap for sure. Like all other mics, it works for some things on some songs, and doesn't on others...

Price is stiff though.

TH

lpuma · 25th February 2006, 02:34 PM

no I never tried the 4060. I tried a u87... was not so nice for me but it was plugged on a mindprint envoice, so I think it was the pre. I tried a solid tube. It was not too bad but I think I like the 147 more (did not have those mics at the same time). thanks for replies.

Rep · 26th February 2006, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpuma

. I tried a u87... I like the 147 more (did not have those mics at the same time). thanks for replies.

Me too .

I have the M147 and like the air ..
comes very close to the Sounddelux's I have , but at half the price..
It either is NOT working on a source, or It is Great..
For some vocals it brings mud, for some it brings a sound that is magical...
I like its build quality and looks, but you really should test rent one out ,
as it really is a HIT / Miss , type of mic,
NOT good on everything... but blissful on a few...

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23rd February 2006, 07:38 PM	#1
lpuma Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,021	M147 Sorry if it's not a real "high end" thread but. What do you think about this mic to track rap vocals? all I read Here about this mic is... shit. It was the "best" tube mic I can afford (get it 2nd hand for 1200 euros, street price here 2200). My first results are... better than my 4033 recordings. So my question is why is this mic so hated on? And I would like to know if you think I bought a K2... but 2 times more expensive? other questions: - can I "upgrade" my 147 changing the tube? what tube would really improve the mic sound? - what's the best (and clean) solution to reduce the output level of this mic (I would like to add more gain from my preamp, but i cant cause of the very high output level, I use an amek bc2, so there's no pad before the preamp, is it serious to use the line in?) thanks.

24th February 2006, 07:30 PM	#3
Sqye Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: undergound railroad Posts: 6,929	Keep posting, and maybe change the title of your thread to, "Tube options for the M147 - any tips?" I actually love the m147 the way it is - that's just my opinion. I also love the 4033, but it craps out & gets all harsh on the really aggressive stuff, like harder rock or rap. You might also want to try some ribbons. Have you, by any chance, tried the 4060? Good luck. __________________ Sqye (sky) *wired planet new music CREDITS link directly above ipod player *wired planet *fallen planet "he who is the author of a war lets loose the whole contagion of hell and opens a vein that bleeds a nation to death" .... Thomas Paine

24th February 2006, 07:35 PM	#4
ajcamlet Gear addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 379	People Hate this mic becuase neumann stupidly called it the M147- implying that it is somehow related to the venerable U47. It is not. Differnet beast. I have one and find it incredibly useful. I do think its overpriced tho. __________________ www.hobokenrecorders.com http://www.myspace.com/hobokenrecorders

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25th February 2006, 12:48 AM	#5
oceantracks Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 979	It gets a bum rap for sure. Like all other mics, it works for some things on some songs, and doesn't on others... Price is stiff though. TH

25th February 2006, 02:34 PM	#6
lpuma Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,021	no I never tried the 4060. I tried a u87... was not so nice for me but it was plugged on a mindprint envoice, so I think it was the pre. I tried a solid tube. It was not too bad but I think I like the 147 more (did not have those mics at the same time). thanks for replies.