Chameleon labs

macr0w · 9th April 2007, 01:04 PM

Has anyone seen or heard/used this new mic from Chameleon Labs?

http://www.chameleonlabs.com/product3.htm

Slaytex · 9th April 2007, 04:21 PM

Mark, make the drive down to Warrens place in Columbia to set a demo up. He has some as well as the studio (the Jam room) next door. I may do the same in the future as I hear thay are pretty sweet, especially for the $$$.
See ya around town.

warhead · 9th April 2007, 04:34 PM

You guys should carpool.

I have one here now and will report back soon. It's waiting to be heard...busy!

War

Carbon Leaf · 9th April 2007, 05:31 PM

They rock for the money, we just got the entire line of chamleon labs pres and mics in stock and have already some testing on acoustic guitar and vocals. Another great example of a company making inexpensive gear that sounds pretty good!

Best Regards,

macr0w · 9th April 2007, 11:30 PM

Thanks for the invite Warren. If I get down that way I'll check you out.

Hey Clayton, give me a ring if your heading down.

Slaytex · 10th April 2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macr0w

Thanks for the invite Warren. If I get down that way I'll check you out.

Hey Clayton, give me a ring if your heading down.

Will do!
You should stop by my place some time as I just got a pair of the Focal Solo6's.
I'm loving them.

dtucker · 12th June 2007, 03:26 PM

Searched the CL mic and found this thread. Can anyone update? What's the word on the mic?
thanks!

Drumsound · 12th June 2007, 04:52 PM

I've got the TS-2 i for review right now. I also spent a decent amount of time with the designer of the mic Terry Setter. He and I were both at TapeOpCon this past weekend.

The mic is very extended and detailed. Part of the reason being that in the design phase Terry realized he could minimize the circuit. It has a really nice top end that is not harsh. The null when in figure 8 is really great.

The variable tube heater is pretty cool. I like it about half way between the "normal/calibrated" and full/wide open setting. Terry told me that if you run the tube really cold and starve the tube it gets really nasty and fun, so I know I'm gonna do tht sometime soon...

Make sure you have a good stand, that mic is heavy!

soupking · 12th June 2007, 07:12 PM

My neighbor at the rehearsal studios I'm set up at has 2 channels of CLabs EQ (I think).

He says that if they offered a rack pack he'd buy one. He said he's interested in even calling them about making one.

He swears by 'em.

Kyle S · 12th June 2007, 07:51 PM

Sounds good. Ive been wondering about these mics for a while.

Hey Carbon Leaf you ever meet Blind Melon back in the 90's when they lived in Durham?

supafuzz · 15th June 2007, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drumsound

I've got the TS-2 i for review right now. I also spent a decent amount of time with the designer of the mic Terry Setter. He and I were both at TapeOpCon this past weekend.

The mic is very extended and detailed. Part of the reason being that in the design phase Terry realized he could minimize the circuit. It has a really nice top end that is not harsh. The null when in figure 8 is really great.

The variable tube heater is pretty cool. I like it about half way between the "normal/calibrated" and full/wide open setting. Terry told me that if you run the tubereally cold and starve the tube it gets really nasty and fun, so I know I'm gonna do tht sometime soon...

Make sure you have a good stand, that mic is [c]heavy![/i]

Hey T,, how does it compare with your Pearlman?
it's kind of an either/or situation for me
trying to get close to the u47 thing [having a mic that i can use on lots of things]
thanks
the el H

p.s. just came back from the Joan Osbourne broadcast [Aaron Comess on drums!]
at Chung King..she was amazing. They had a fet 47 as the kick mic!!

Drumsound · 15th June 2007, 07:28 AM

The es Harley,

I haven't had as much time with the Pearlman yet. It's a darker mic than the TS-2, which is what I was looking for. I may even got Dave to mod the Pearlman for the high cut.

Email me in a few weeks, I'll have a better grasp then.

I think I may do an M/S overhead with the Pearlman on the mid and the TS-2 as the side.

supafuzz · 15th June 2007, 03:05 PM

wow it's dark and you want it even darker....why? is the chameleon that much brighter? Mitch Easter said he likes his chameleon and that it's more clear sounding than his neumann/gefell.
It's hard to make a choice when you have limited funds [who doesn't these days?]
It just means more research and many more questions...and depending on others
opinions/experience

es the el H si!!

warhead · 15th June 2007, 05:05 PM

Where did you hear Mitch Easter commenting on this Chameleon mic?

War

supafuzz · 15th June 2007, 05:09 PM

after dinner at a crazily expensive Japanese fusion restaurant in Tucson
[BOWLZ] was the name of the place.

Drumsound · 15th June 2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supafuzz

wow it's dark and you want it even darker....why? is the chameleon that much brighter? Mitch Easter said he likes his chameleon and that it's more clear sounding than his neumann/gefell.
It's hard to make a choice when you have limited funds [who doesn't these days?]
It just means more research and many more questions...and depending on others
opinions/experience

es the el H si!!

I'm not sure how dark yet. Mine is a bit older and the patter switch is on the inside. Dave can mod it to be on the outside and while its there I can have the new high cut added too. The TS-2 is more extended than bright. It's a really good mic, I was just in the mood for gooey...

Quote:

Originally Posted by warhead

Where did you hear Mitch Easter commenting on this Chameleon mic?

War

Mitch seems to like both the TS-2 and the TS-1 SDC tube mics.

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9th April 2007, 01:04 PM	#1
macr0w Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Charlotte N.C. Posts: 831	Chameleon labs Has anyone seen or heard/used this new mic from Chameleon Labs? http://www.chameleonlabs.com/product3.htm __________________ Art is making something out of nothing and selling it. Frank Zappa www.clearspotrecording.com

9th April 2007, 04:21 PM	#2
Slaytex Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Charlotte Posts: 907	Mark, make the drive down to Warrens place in Columbia to set a demo up. He has some as well as the studio (the Jam room) next door. I may do the same in the future as I hear thay are pretty sweet, especially for the $$$. See ya around town. __________________ Clayton Yunt Full Volume Sound Full Volume Sound

9th April 2007, 04:34 PM	#3
warhead Jai guru deva om Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7,732	You guys should carpool. I have one here now and will report back soon. It's waiting to be heard...busy! War __________________ Warren Dent Email: warren (at) frontendaudio (dot) com Front End Audio Sells Gear Tuesday Testers: Hear the Gear Shootouts Product Videos on YouTube: Overviews of Gear

9th April 2007, 05:31 PM	#4
Carbon Leaf Gear nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the Woods Posts: 140	They rock for the money, we just got the entire line of chamleon labs pres and mics in stock and have already some testing on acoustic guitar and vocals. Another great example of a company making inexpensive gear that sounds pretty good! Best Regards, __________________ David Arnold Sound Pure David@soundpure.com http://www.soundpure.com http://www.stumpsound.com

9th April 2007, 11:30 PM	#5
macr0w Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Charlotte N.C. Posts: 831	Thanks for the invite Warren. If I get down that way I'll check you out. Hey Clayton, give me a ring if your heading down. __________________ Art is making something out of nothing and selling it. Frank Zappa www.clearspotrecording.com

12th June 2007, 03:26 PM	#7
dtucker Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 275	Searched the CL mic and found this thread. Can anyone update? What's the word on the mic? thanks! __________________ BC - "Sweet Jesus, that's smooth! Good work, Ted!"

12th June 2007, 04:52 PM	#8
Drumsound Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 3,555	I've got the TS-2 i for review right now. I also spent a decent amount of time with the designer of the mic Terry Setter. He and I were both at TapeOpCon this past weekend. The mic is very extended and detailed. Part of the reason being that in the design phase Terry realized he could minimize the circuit. It has a really nice top end that is not harsh. The null when in figure 8 is really great. The variable tube heater is pretty cool. I like it about half way between the "normal/calibrated" and full/wide open setting. Terry told me that if you run the tube really cold and starve the tube it gets really nasty and fun, so I know I'm gonna do tht sometime soon... Make sure you have a good stand, that mic is heavy! __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! "If I have to flip flop more than three times in an A/B test to figure out what the difference is, I lose interest in that difference.'--Tchad Blake

12th June 2007, 07:12 PM	#9
soupking Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,263	My neighbor at the rehearsal studios I'm set up at has 2 channels of CLabs EQ (I think). He says that if they offered a rack pack he'd buy one. He said he's interested in even calling them about making one. He swears by 'em. __________________ There is a plethora of information around here - UTFSE! (nyah! nyah!)

12th June 2007, 07:51 PM	#10
Kyle S Gear addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tusc/Bham AL Posts: 432	Sounds good. Ive been wondering about these mics for a while. Hey Carbon Leaf you ever meet Blind Melon back in the 90's when they lived in Durham?

15th June 2007, 07:28 AM	#12
Drumsound Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 3,555	The es Harley, I haven't had as much time with the Pearlman yet. It's a darker mic than the TS-2, which is what I was looking for. I may even got Dave to mod the Pearlman for the high cut. Email me in a few weeks, I'll have a better grasp then. I think I may do an M/S overhead with the Pearlman on the mid and the TS-2 as the side. __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! "If I have to flip flop more than three times in an A/B test to figure out what the difference is, I lose interest in that difference.'--Tchad Blake

15th June 2007, 03:05 PM	#13
supafuzz Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Williamsburg Bklyn NY Posts: 64	even darker?? wow it's dark and you want it even darker....why? is the chameleon that much brighter? Mitch Easter said he likes his chameleon and that it's more clear sounding than his neumann/gefell. It's hard to make a choice when you have limited funds [who doesn't these days?] It just means more research and many more questions...and depending on others opinions/experience es the el H si!! __________________ zeroville Productions @ www.metrosonic.net Willamsburg Bklyn quality vintage modern recording

15th June 2007, 05:05 PM	#14
warhead Jai guru deva om Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7,732	Where did you hear Mitch Easter commenting on this Chameleon mic? War __________________ Warren Dent Email: warren (at) frontendaudio (dot) com Front End Audio Sells Gear Tuesday Testers: Hear the Gear Shootouts Product Videos on YouTube: Overviews of Gear

15th June 2007, 05:09 PM	#15
supafuzz Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Williamsburg Bklyn NY Posts: 64	tucson after dinner at a crazily expensive Japanese fusion restaurant in Tucson [BOWLZ] was the name of the place. __________________ zeroville Productions @ www.metrosonic.net Willamsburg Bklyn quality vintage modern recording

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