Shinybox ribbon mic review w/samples

[uncle duncan]

Why get a shinybox with a stock tranny? The beauty of the shinybox is the upgraded trannies - better sound and more db output. I got the 46C, which is the more 'musical', less hyped option for trannies, and it sounds great.

[6strings]

Originally Posted by uncle duncan

Why get a shinybox with a stock tranny? The beauty of the shinybox is the upgraded trannies - better sound and more db output. I got the 46C, which is the more 'musical', less hyped option for trannies, and it sounds great.

I wondered this too, but on the site it says they are hand-assembled by him (forget his name). I would assume quality-control would be a bit better than a machine or 30 cent per hour Chinese laborer. Any other thoughts on the "stock" Shinybox?

[tubedude]

What an incredibly cool day I had! Coolest MF'er of all time.

Today the Shinybox hung its pecker out besides the likes of the Royer 121, 122, 122v, a Reslo ribbon, Beyer 500, Sm57, Mojave Audio (m200 isnt it?) Senn 409, Senn 609, a new Horizon tube mic, a Nady tibbon, a Fostex ribbon, another 2-3 I'm not thinking of.

I'll elaborate a little more pretty soon, but let me just say that the Shinybox held its own for the most part, and definately didnt suck compared to the others. I DO think, however, that because of what I heard today, that I'm going to upgrade the transformer as soon as I can get it here. Thats not saying the current one is bad, I just think that if I can get this mic to open up just a HAIR, that it will be the best $250 investment I've made, possibly ever, in recording.

Now, if I can convince you to go out and buy a $30 George L guitar cable and a Redeemer for your favorite studio guitar... man... just do it, you'll be surprised. Michael def sold me on the George L cables. Stomped all over the Monster, and yes, you could hear the difference. I kid you not.

Peace!
Paul

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[tubedude]

Allright, more tests in progress. Samples to follow.

[uncle duncan]

Originally Posted by 6strings

I wondered this too, but on the site it says they are hand-assembled by him (forget his name). I would assume quality-control would be a bit better than a machine or 30 cent per hour Chinese laborer. Any other thoughts on the "stock" Shinybox?

My understanding was that he was putting in better trannies to achieve better sound and more db output. That would indicate that the stock tranny has worse sound and lower db output. I could be wrong, though. I am easily confused.

[aussie_techie]

Originally Posted by uncle duncan

My understanding was that he was putting in better trannies to achieve better sound and more db output. That would indicate that the stock tranny has worse sound and lower db output. I could be wrong, though. I am easily confused.

higher output would mean a higher ratio transformer which would change the loading on the ribbon. the different sound will not just be the sound of the transformer but the different responce of the ribbon element caused by different loading of the transformer.
im not sure on the quality on the stock transformer but if its decent and the main difference is the loading you could achieve the same thing with different impedece pres

[tubedude]

I'm still torn between the Lundahl and the Cinemag.
For the 12th, and last time, does anyone know the proper part numbers on those two pieces?

[tubedude]

Originally Posted by uncle duncan

Why get a shinybox with a stock tranny? The beauty of the shinybox is the upgraded trannies - better sound and more db output. I got the 46C, which is the more 'musical', less hyped option for trannies, and it sounds great.

Hve you (or anyone else) used the stock compared to the Lundahl? Does it indeed sound better? I'm looking for fuller, but not fizzier. I dont want the fizz back. I'm sick of that.