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Extensive Shootout: Telefunken V672 mic preamps - Old vs. New Version
00:00 Intro
00:11 The guts
00:47 Voiceover - Sennheiser 421
02:10 Voiceover - Sennheiser 441
03:15 Voiceover - RM BIV1 ribbon mic
04:03 Line Level - Full Mix
04:46 Line Level - Acoustic Drums
05:04 Line Level - Electronic Drums
05:51 Electric Guitar - Clean
06:26 Electric Guitar - Dirty
06:55 Conclusion
00:11 The guts
00:47 Voiceover - Sennheiser 421
02:10 Voiceover - Sennheiser 441
03:15 Voiceover - RM BIV1 ribbon mic
04:03 Line Level - Full Mix
04:46 Line Level - Acoustic Drums
05:04 Line Level - Electronic Drums
05:51 Electric Guitar - Clean
06:26 Electric Guitar - Dirty
06:55 Conclusion
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Only for nerds: Definitive wiring guide for the Telefunken V672
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Refering to my more in-depth demo of the Telefunken V672: czcams.com/video/DnA2mgiRCIY/video.htmlsi=XaqPPNgChehBbO1t I was asked about the wiring and the value of the input resistors. Fast forward to the end to see my version of it. It's known working! And re. the input resistors: Telefunken states 2 x 20R. While this works, you'll get a slightly fuller tone by raising the value to 2 x 150R. Th...
Secret Tone Monsters: The unknown brother of the RFT MV810 germanium mic preamp
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Quite happy about this successful mod! Initially designed as buffered line input selectors, I managed to coax up to 32dB of gain out of the AE839. The Voiceover you're hearing was recorded with these preamps and my U47 clone. 00:00 intro / History 01:01 The guts / Comparison to the MV810 02:18 Line level test 1: Full mix 02:50 Line level test 2: Acoustic Drums 03:08 Line level test 3: 909
This time right: Audio Demo Telefunken V672 with a couple of different mics
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00:00 Intro 00:11 History 01:15 The thing with the input impedance 01:52 Sound with missing input resistors 02:17 Sound with input resistors back on 02:23 Sennheiser MD421 02:40 Sennheiser MD21 02:52 Sennheiser MD441 03:20 RM BIV1 ribbon 03:57 Sennheiser MKH40 small diaphragm condenser 04:18 Shure Unydine B 04:40 U47 clone (a nice one)
HEY NERDS - Full feature on the Vermona 1222 Mixer - Tone for days for peanuts?
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Hainbach's classic video on the Vermona E2010: czcams.com/video/aLpa8Pl6ymA/video.htmlsi=hhDaPXdy1Ie9GSCk Re. no input mixing: Andreij Rublev's channel: www.youtube.com/@AndreijRublev Sarah Belle Reid's channel: www.youtube.com/@sarahbellereid/search?query=no input 00:00 Intro 01:57 Looking at the schematic 02:30 Modding the console 03:14 Audio Demo: The mic preamps - spoken word 04:13 Audio De...
Audio demo vintage RFZ W742d Line Drivers The East German Neve
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00:00 Intro / Gut shots 01:28 Audio samples First of all, let me reiterate that I've just matched the peak levels of the A/B files. I wanted to show case the possible gain in perceived loudness courtesy the transient smoothing of the modules. Next time I'll match RMS / LUFS, which seems to generally be preferred way. Then it has been mentioned that there might be potential to mod these as a (lo...
Audio Demo MORLEY Rotating Sound Synthesizer - Vintage Oil Can Delay / Vibrato
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00:00 Intro / History 00:17 The guts / How it works 01:10 Sounds (c) mission control
Audio Demo TAB / Telefunken U373a Compressors
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00:00 Intro 00:12 Guts / Schematic / Electronic topology 02:06 DRUMS - Dry 02:29 DRUMS - mild limiting, slow 02:50 DRUMS - moderate limiting, slow 03:09 DRUMS - more limiting, moderate release 03:30 DRUMS - light compression, moderate release 03:47 DRUMS - moderate compression, faster release 04:06 DRUMS - heavy compression short release 04:22 ACOUSTIC GUITAR - dry 04:44 ACOUSTIC GUITAR - light...
Audio Demo Neumann U473a VCA Compressors - 1970s German Broadcasting Gear
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00:00 Intro 00:11 The guts 00:37 Stereo linking 00:52 Acoustic Guitar - bypass 01:12 Acoustic Guitar - processed 01:38 Drums - bypass 01:52 Drums - punchy compression 02:05 Drums - hard limiting 02:18 Mix - bypass 02:32 Mix - low ratio compression
Spring reverb shootout: AKG BX15 hardware vs. Klanghelm TENS plugin
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I'm not affiliated with Klanghelm and have bought the plugin myself. If you like it, go support the developer and head over to klanghelm.com - well worth the money in my opinion! 00:00 Intro 00:18 My master project for spring reverb shootouts 01:15 Synth plucks - SHORT 01:31 Synth plucks - LONG 01:44 Female vocals - SHORT 02:28 Female vocals - LONG 03:05 Bongos -SHORT 03:49 Bongos - LONG 04:29 ...
Audio Demo Neumann U89i serial # 7759 & Neumann V476b Mic Preamp
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(c) mission control
Technical Audio Demo Neumann V476b - Various Microphones
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Title says it all. I'm demoing this beautiful preamp with 4 different mics: - Sennheiser 441 - Sennheiser 421 - RIM BV1 ribbon mic - Sennheiser MKH40 SD condenser mic
Audio Demo WSW 453303 passive inductor filter #2 (in-depth spectral analysis)
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Audio Demo WSW 453303 passive inductor filter #2 (in-depth spectral analysis)
Audio demo: 1960s WSW 453303 passive inductor filter set vs. modular white noise.
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I tried my best to preserve the audio quality by uploading in 4k. CZcams's audio algorithm is still struggling with the noise-heavy content, there are some compression artifacts. This WSW is up for grabs on German eBay (ending June 25th 2023)
Technical audio demo Girardin MT58 console - French tone monster from the 1960s
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Technical audio demo Girardin MT58 console - French tone monster from the 1960s
Technical audio demo Siemens V272 // with variable gain, frequency compensated :)
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Technical audio demo Siemens V272 // with variable gain, frequency compensated :)
Audio demo Echolette E51 tube tape delay
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Audio demo Echolette E51 tube tape delay
Dynacord VRS23 - modded for CV input - otherworldly long reverb ambiences!
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Dynacord VRS23 - modded for CV input - otherworldly long reverb ambiences!
Rare stuff: Audio demo Lawo U973 compressors
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Rare stuff: Audio demo Lawo U973 compressors
Audio demo Vorg Echo Orbit 1 - aka Pearl EO-301
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Audio demo Vorg Echo Orbit 1 - aka Pearl EO-301
60s Höfner Hollowbody into 70s Schaller Silicon Fuzz into 70s GEM Westminster 15
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60s Höfner Hollowbody into 70s Schaller Silicon Fuzz into 70s GEM Westminster 15
Direct audio demo: Monacor PZ-100 Phaser, multi-tracked
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Direct audio demo: Monacor PZ-100 Phaser, multi-tracked
HQ Audio Demo: Vintage Beyer M380 N(C)
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HQ Audio Demo: Vintage Beyer M380 N(C)
HQ audio demo: Vintage Neumann U87 P48 on three different preamps
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HQ audio demo: Vintage Neumann U87 P48 on three different preamps
HQ audio demo: Rare 1950s Rohde & Schwarz EZGN tube mic preamp & original omni measurement mic
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HQ audio demo: Rare 1950s Rohde & Schwarz EZGN tube mic preamp & original omni measurement mic
HQ direct audio demo: Sennheiser MKE2002 binaural microphone / MZK2002 dummy head + OG demo vinyl
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HQ direct audio demo: Sennheiser MKE2002 binaural microphone / MZK2002 dummy head OG demo vinyl
Aye! 🔥 I have to find one of these.
They're quite rare in afraid.
So the vintage original v672 doesnt have the input resistor inside?
Neither of them have the input resistors inside, they always need to be installed on the external connector.
Cool! Really nice unit, and demo.
what a mixer bro, damn... i am also a big fan (something completely different though) of the alleen & heath quasi mixer
Oh, that A&H mixer has slipped under my radar - colour me intrigued!
you sir, are a legend!
gaddamn you dirty boy!!!
i really hope i can find one someday :)
wow this is amazing where could i buy this? :-O
These guys are hard to come by I'm afraid.
@@3str yeah i noticed cant find any info on it!
@@3str aii thats a shame, any idea of schematics? then ill build my own :)
i dont understand i try hard to hear a difference but i dont? :-o
This is not a comparison. I just wanted to demonstrate the tone of these preamps..
Still have the resto preamps?? I had to sell mine years ago and I have been kicking myself for years
No, I don't have the Restos anymore. They were nice though, I agree. These days I'm set on an RFT MV810 as a go-to mic pre..
@@3str one day I will be reunited lol. Thank you for all the great work you do!
The newer sounds bad to my ears, like some broke circuits, i hear distortion in some lower frequencies. The older one sounds much better, clearer and the mids more focused. Both sounds a little vintage. I expected much from these beasts. I will try to listen again in a better speakers. My phone speakers is not the best way to 🎧 listen. Thanks for this amazing review and test ❤
Pleasure! And after the recording of the video I've also noticed that the newer V672s have a little more noise going on. So yes, me too I prefer the first revision..
for me the later version without the green trafo, sounds better only on dirty guitar
I was almost your 666th sub.
Dynacord going from "average" to legendary status is one of the coolest stories in gear history. I can’t get enough of my Super 76, and I’d pay anything to keep it in perfect working order-same goes for my Twen 2. I recently featured the Super 76 on my channel and plan to do more with it.
Thinking back, it's crazy that Dynacord was once considered just average. Today, they’re revered, and for good reason. My Super 76 and Twen 2 are treasured pieces, and I’d do anything to keep them running smoothly. I recently featured the Super 76 on my channel and have more planned.
Been jamming with my Super 76 for years. Tried the popular 'broadcast' lubricated tapes but wasn't impressed. Sticking to Philips and Scotch Dynarange tapes has made all the difference. Check out my latest video where I use it with a percussive synthesizer-such a blast!
I love this phaser and got lucky snagging one in mint condition. Filming the review for my channel was a blast, especially using the Korg PolySix and Roland Juno-106 presets. Plus, pairing it with the AMT TH-1 reverb pedal was awesome
Thank you for the good explanation You can also install a switch with several resistors instead of the resistors, right? What can a second output be useful for?
Yes absolutely you can work with a two-deck switch to select various input resistor pairs. It's actually a pretty useful feature since the input impedance affects the tone. If you want exact gain steps I also recommend a switch for Rg - more precise than a 500k log pot. The second output is useful for parallel processing. Zero latency analog monitoring is also a nice feature: one output goes to the DAW, the other one to a monitoring mixer..
Hey how do you record stereo out? At the end of the video when you show the wide stereo example did you record the track twice?
Fantastic video! I'm curious, why does the v672/1 have significantly more noise?
Yes I had noticed that too after revisiting the recordings. Must have to do with the early ICs, they're located in the first gain stage. But keep in mind that this is quietly spoken word with dynamic mics. In actual use I haven't run into problems with the noise levels.
Amazing work! Both sound great. Would be convenient to have a pair of each
awful.
Man i could have need this so bad half a year ago :D Great!! And who ever starts soldering as a newbie this is THE video. Thanks!
Thanks a lot for the detailed video. That helped a lot. High-five from Bremen.
Nice content! Would love to sponsor custom PCBs if you need? (PCBWay zoey)
Nice one - Ive got a pair of the older ones with the green transformers, amazing. Its worth noting the many many applications these can be used for. Fader buffer, m/s decoder, summing amp etc.
Yup. And the original documentation is quite thorough on all these applications. One just needs to take the time to digest it.
Cool stuff! Never thought about the input resistors changing the sound of the microphone but you‘re right - they literally determine the impedance in an otherwise „zero impedance“ input :) Wouldn‘t it make more sense then to go for more like 100 + 100 ohms? Thanks and all the best, Tobi
cool
Hi, would you share with us which resistor values you have used and how to wire up a potentiometer like you did? That would be awesome.
Sure! I tend to use 2 x 150R as input resistors. And I've just uploaded a more detailed video on how to wire up the Telefunken V672: czcams.com/video/WcidE1wHm_4/video.html
Hello!! Great video, as always. Do you fix this modules for clients? I have some Lawos and bfe amps that I cant fix... Thank you!
Sorry no - my time simply doesn't allow this. I have heaps of stuff in my own studio here that needs attention / fixing. Then I also have family, a proper 9-to-5, and sometimes I actually feel like making music :)
@@juliangoicoa9963 Hi! Hope y‘all don‘t mind if I step in - if you need professional repairs and restauration of vintage german broadcasting equipment feel invited to get in touch! All info should be on my youtube profile. Hope that helps :) All the best, Tobi
@@3str ok, I understand. Thank you anyway! I hope you have time to do more videos like this 🌈🌈
Really looking forward to every new video you drop, always gems in them!
Wow. I have been looking for a Germanium Preamp, is The Chandler one a good option or should I look for vintage Preamps? Congrats great video, perfectly. shooting and audio top-notch
Thanks for the kind words, appreciated :) This pair is actually listed on reverb. I've been hoarding way too many of these modules and am liquidating them bit by bit.
Such a cool device! Sounds lovely on the acoustic drums. All the best, Tobi
The MD441 is waay better now, sounded pretty bad in the first round, made me sad but now I've finally found my peace!
Yup - I almost couldn't sleep wondering why the first recordings sounded so off :)
what a great yt channel!!
Quiero comprar un efecto Dynacord super 76 para Lima Perú si hubiera avíseme gracias
Quiero comprar un efecto ese modelo para Lima Perú avíseme gracias
How do you think it stacks up against a U87 Vintage/Ai? especially on rap & singing vocals? I heard the 89 has a low mid bump while the 87 has a mid bump. In general, is the 89 supposed to sound more modern?
Yes indeed, the U89i sounds more modern than a U87ai, even more so compared to a vintage U87i. It has an extended frequency response. A Neumann engineer I'm acquainted actually considers the U89i technically superior. In use I'd say the U89i is bit more versatile because it's less colored. On the other hand when the inherent tone of a U87 works it can also be just the ticket. YMMV
@@3str Thank you! I think it sounds so much better on Vocals then any U87 ever. Here in Switzerland we don't speak German, but rather Swiss German, which has many more "s, z, ck, sh, p, t and k" sounds. Practically in almost every word. Additionally, we emphasize these letters quite heavily when speaking. This means that most microphones don't work well with our speech unless you de-ess heavily. But the u89i has a much gentler way of recording these letters in precisely these areas of the human voice. I think that the u89i sounds much more "real" than a u87ai, Tlm 103, 102, M147, U47 Fet (these are the new ones I've had so far). It just sounds more like a real voice, the way you perceive it in real life . All the other Neumanns always had something very dull as their basic sound. I'll have to listen to the u89i VIntage version from the 80s. Do you think the vintage ones sound better than the new ones? Unfortunately, I can't find anything on the internet about whether the u89 has been changed one day since the 80s.
Yesterday I acquired siemens 273a for like 50 euros, and started doing research about these units. Then I found your channel and I'm almost as glad as when I found the listing for the siemens ;)
Awwwe that's kind. You're motivating me to finally finish the next video - it will feature another old mixer that's kinda cool. Stay tuned..
Oh and congrats on sniping the U273a - that's a pretty neat deal.
@@3str yeah man, keep it going! really liked the format
Sounds sibilant - I think it’s your processing maybe?
No processing on this one besides a high pass filter, but it was set really low at around 25Hz IIRC. This was a pretty great sounding mic - I shouldn't have sold it..
Thanks for the video. Got a BX2 myself - they seem pretty rare, right? Mine has been mounted - I pressume by Danmarks Radio (national broadcast of Denmark) - in a nice wooden enclosure with a light grey metal front incl. handles. XLR in/out etc. on the back. A sticker on the fronta says MAGNAREV’, does that ring a bell? I don’t know what/who Magnarev is tbh :) Anyway, many many moons ago I got hold of one certain guy at the AKG hq who remembered the BX2 (I also have the BX20, which is not not not the same). He was very nice and told me a lot about it (did he even manage to send me schematics/diagrams?), including somethin about that the AKG crew at that time (maybe during development) had done a lot of r&d on the dampenening of the springs, at one point by hand fitting small pieces of cotton (if my memory serves me correctly). Amasing unit and sound :)
Thanks for the feedback. I agree that the BX2 sounds quite special. I have plenty other spring reverbs and nothing sounds like it. At one time I had 3 BX2 and they all sounded quite different though. Kept the two "nicer" sounding ones. The one in this video is not it..
@@3strgreat stuff. Where did u manage to find three BX2s? And did they all come just as the tube one in the video? :)
Also, there are trigger inputs to switch between delay times and reverb/delay effects. Probably intended for a foot switch but it works with a trigger pulse.
Yes - I just wish the switching time was quicker, there's quite a big latency..
Those sound amazing! The 101VCA is throwing me for a loop as that was the part number for the Alison Research discrete VCA used around the same era. But it would seem strange for a German company to use them? I guess not, SSL were using US-made Aphex and DBX components. Weird. Looks like I'm disappearing into the rabbit hole! Cool video!
Great! I really like Tens but the hardware has a bit more character in some cases. Have you ever done a video on Spirit reverb?
I haven't. But over the years I've gathered a pretty big stash of spring reverb test recordings. Will post a video with an extensive shootout when I find the time..
The 1081 sounds scooped in comparison
Moin, shout outs! I would like to know, how you did the internal feedback with the monitor? thanks for this inspiring video.
Sure! Wind up "monitor" knobs on the main channel(s). Monitor Out goes into an extra channel. Then on this channel, also wind up "monitor" - this creates the feedback loop. Consoles react quite differently to this technique. Most will start with a piercing whine, the Vermona starts with more pleasing low ticking pulses..
@@3str dub technique B- ) i also use it with the auxes of other mixes and the fun really happens when you do it for example with a tape delay and a revebr and send the channels aux for the tape delay to the reverb for that slapback effect
Where are you from? Trying to guess your accent.
Germany :)
@@3str You speak VERY good English.
love it
Great tone