Peluso CEK-12 and acoustic instruments

_Morph_ · 10th June 2008, 12:08 PM

Hi.

I unsuccessfully tried to get some answers on this subject in the "Too much gear..." forum.

I'm currently modifying a typical C-12 chinese clone (T-Bone SCT-800). In fact, the only thing I haven't changed is the capsule. I have been using the mic to record acoustic instruments and the chinese capsule's 2,5khz bump helps bringing them out in a mix, but I wonder what a Peluso CEK-12 capsule would sound like doing the same job.

Since I don't have any way of trying out a Peluso capsule without buying one, can you tell me if the CEK-12 upgrade will still keep the mic's usefulness for acoustic instruments, apart from improving the overall sound?

Thanks!

craigmorris74 · 10th June 2008, 02:27 PM

I have one in a Nady, and it has a great bright, but not harsh sound. If you're looking for a sparkly sound out of acoustic instruments-pick and string sound, it'll be great. If you're going for something more Neumannesque and mid forward for capturing the body of the instruments, I'd try his PK47 capsule.

Craig

_Morph_ · 10th June 2008, 08:39 PM

Thanks, Craig.

How would you compare your Peluso capsule vs the stock capsule, when micing acoustic instruments?

I understand that the CEK-12 is a bright capsule, but I would like to keep this mic as the "go-to" acoustic mic. To you think it would be an improvement for this specific task?

Thanks!

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10th June 2008, 12:08 PM	#1
_Morph_ Gear Head Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 61	Peluso CEK-12 and acoustic instruments Hi. I unsuccessfully tried to get some answers on this subject in the "Too much gear..." forum. I'm currently modifying a typical C-12 chinese clone (T-Bone SCT-800). In fact, the only thing I haven't changed is the capsule. I have been using the mic to record acoustic instruments and the chinese capsule's 2,5khz bump helps bringing them out in a mix, but I wonder what a Peluso CEK-12 capsule would sound like doing the same job. Since I don't have any way of trying out a Peluso capsule without buying one, can you tell me if the CEK-12 upgrade will still keep the mic's usefulness for acoustic instruments, apart from improving the overall sound? Thanks!

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10th June 2008, 02:27 PM	#2
craigmorris74 Gear maniac Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 202	I have one in a Nady, and it has a great bright, but not harsh sound. If you're looking for a sparkly sound out of acoustic instruments-pick and string sound, it'll be great. If you're going for something more Neumannesque and mid forward for capturing the body of the instruments, I'd try his PK47 capsule. Craig

10th June 2008, 08:39 PM	#3
_Morph_ Gear Head Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 61	Thanks, Craig. How would you compare your Peluso capsule vs the stock capsule, when micing acoustic instruments? I understand that the CEK-12 is a bright capsule, but I would like to keep this mic as the "go-to" acoustic mic. To you think it would be an improvement for this specific task? Thanks!