BeesNeez James Tube Microphone

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The James is a Large diaphragm Tube Condensor Microphone, hand built in Australia.

The James' tone is lush yet mid forward and has none of the associated sibilance issues present in many modern microphones.

The James is built around the BeesNeez K47b capsule. This capsule is similar to the K47 capsules found in the Neumann U47's in that it is a single backplate 34mm capsule. It does though have a different hole configuration and depth helping to create the crystal clear and mid forward tones.

The James' tube is a hand selected European NOS. It has a very quiet noise floor and great frequency response.

The mic circuit is point to point wired, paper in oil and film capacitors and is followed by a Cinemag Transformer.

The James features a 10db pad, and a selectable SRO (sibilance Roll Off)

The Introductory price is 899USD.

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Jade Guitar.wav

James Guitar.wav

2247LE Guitar.wav

P248 Guitar.wav

VTB Guitar.wav


Naive Jade Short.wav

Naive James Short.wav

Naive James SRO.wav

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here are a few more for you all. Enjoy


Jade Girl Short.wav

James Girl Short.wav

P248 Girl Short.wav

VTB Girl Short.wav

2247LE Girl Short.wav

[World Studios]

Hey!

I have only listened on my DT770 headphones, but I say your mics sound very good, but they do have a quite pronounced sound to them. Not miles away from the Pearlman TM1. Very "Neumann" and "rock" to my ears. The VTB sounded terrible! Like a laser sword to your eardrum. Ouch. The P248 had the general sound character I like, but your mics seem to "pick up" better. Will you do less voiced mics in the future? Why all this u47-type sound? Gimme 251! ;-) Or 800g...

Cheers,


Johan

[Jonathan Starr]

Can you share some photos of your new mic?

Thanks

[emkay]

Originally Posted by Jonathan Starr

Can you share some photos of your new mic?

Thanks

++1 and maybe a photo of your Para mic pre? That would be very cool.

[mics]

Here's some pics for you all.

Cheers

[mics]

Just a few more tit bits of information.

The James Ships with; Suspension Mount, Power Supply, Lead and Flight Case.

The Case size is quite small meaning that international shipping is lower. thanks.

[emkay]

Looks and sounds great Ben. Any possibility of posting a picture of the Para 1?

[mics]

Originally Posted by emkay

Looks and sounds great Ben. Any possibility of posting a picture of the Para 1?

Here you go.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/attac...0&d=1224483300

[Astromann]

Ben
The James looks great...but more importantly sounds awesome!!
The last lot of vocal samples of the Jade and James were really good!!!
I personally think the Peluso mics sound very lacking,like there is a whole area in the upper mids that just is not there...but a thin peak at about 12k and up, very pinched Chinese fidelity...I guess some maybe like this lack of proper upper mid presence.
I really like the look of the Para 1 too...it looks like it came out of a British army depot from the 60's LOL!! pretty cool!!
I would love to hear what it sounds like, the texture control is a great idea...point to point and valves and transformers...it has to be good!
Cheers
Astro

[dbjp]

Beautiful looking mics! I'll be checking the samples in a sec, but I'm not familiar at all with Peluso's.

Do you happen to have an 87, 67, or any of the other popular mics lying around for comparisons? That would help a ton. Thanks.

[George Necola]

it looks like an alctron mic. where is it made?

cheers

[mics]

Originally Posted by George Necola

it looks like an alctron mic. where is it made?

cheers

You will NEVER find a mic out of china built like this one.


The Body is a standard body that is widely available. Where the difference lies is in the circuit and capsule as well as the transformer. The capsule is hand made by me and the circuit is an original design and is assembled point to point. The tube is European NOS. The transformer is a Cinemag.

As with all of my products, i offer a full money back guarantee and a lifetime warranty.

Cheers.

[Astromann]

Originally Posted by George Necola

it looks like an alctron mic. where is it made?

cheers

Perhaps read the first line in this post
The James is a Large diaphragm Tube Condensor Microphone, hand built in Australia.

Astro

[voiceactor]

Hi Ben,
I like what I am hearing. Have all of these been recorded through the Para 1? Any plans to make the Para 1 a rack mount unit? I have very little desktop real estate.

PEACE

[emkay]

Originally Posted by mics

Here you go.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/attac...0&d=1224483300

Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to post this. I will contact you as promised when I get back from Europe in the New Year.

[dbjp]

So, any chance in getting some samples up other than Peluso's for comparison?

[hanuman]

I saw the pictures now (not on your site) thanks.

[mics]

Originally Posted by voiceactor

Hi Ben,
I like what I am hearing. Have all of these been recorded through the Para 1? Any plans to make the Para 1 a rack mount unit? I have very little desktop real estate.

PEACE

All of these were recorded through the crappiest preamp i could find; the motu 8 pre.

I didn't want to give people a false impression of the mics sound. i figure if you like the mic through a crappy pre, you'll love it through a good pre.

I do plan to make a rack mount preamp. the Para2 it will be 2 channel rack mount, variable impedance, 3 stage switchable gain structure and texture control.

cheers

[mics]

Originally Posted by dbjp

So, any chance in getting some samples up other than Peluso's for comparison?

Sure, here is the same track of the girl using a U47 with a k47 capsule.


girl u47 short.wav


Cheers

[trock]

can't find the james your website, did you post the price anywhere? got the jade pricing so just curious

thanks

[mics]

Originally Posted by trock

can't find the james your website, did you post the price anywhere? got the jade pricing so just curious

thanks

The price is in the first post of this thread. The introductory price is 899 for the James.

cheers.

btw i'll be updating the site real soon.

[trock]

sheesh and there i was looking on your website!!

ok, wow, these are crazy prices

thanks!

[mics]

Originally Posted by trock

sheesh and there i was looking on your website!!

ok, wow, these are crazy prices

thanks!

Yes they are and hopefully i can keep them at this price as long as the volume is constant.

btw, you are welcomce to pay me more if it will make you feel better about thingsthumbsup

[dobz]

Hey Ben,

Great to see an Aussie company offering some high quality mics for a reasonable price. Next Feb when i do the big studio upgrade i'll be looking your way for some great mics! I really want as much Aussie gear as i can get in the studio!

Cheers

Chris

[mics]

Originally Posted by dobz

Hey Ben,

Great to see an Aussie company offering some high quality mics for a reasonable price. Next Feb when i do the big studio upgrade i'll be looking your way for some great mics! I really want as much Aussie gear as i can get in the studio!

Cheers

Chris

Thanks Chris.

I am looking at doing a trip down your way early in the year. you might evern get door to door service. thanks.

[dbjp]

Originally Posted by mics

Sure, here is the same track of the girl using a U47 with a k47 capsule.


Attachment 103575


Cheers

Thanks a lot. I'll check it out.

[chymer]

Originally Posted by Astromann

Perhaps read the first line in this post
The James is a Large diaphragm Tube Condensor Microphone, hand built in Australia.

Astro

I think the body may be made in china and maybe some of the internals? and then moded and built in Australia. This makes sense. Wouldnt mind trying one out.
Any confirmation on this, I dont wanna make false statements.

[dobz]

Why is it so hard to read a forum.

It clearly says Body from china all parts inside assembled here in OZ.
With a Capsule made here and other high quality components.

So like Peluso but with the Capsule not just Assembled here but made here.