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HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
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Author:  Snaxocaster [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:16 am ]
Post subject:  HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
:nods: Rode NTK with a NOS Tesla 6922. And all the accessories. (Box, shockmount, PSU, cables, etc.) Ships out tomorrow morning.

From what I gather the NTK is very sensitive to tube swaps, and the top end can be a love-it-or-hate-it thing. With a nice proper tube in there, it seems like it's worth a shot for making big glossysounds. :D
Author:  chris_d [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
Tube mics is fancypants. Now you will have redundant stocks of them. :panic:

You will be in good shape for the pants apocalypse though. The fancy ones will skyrocket in value.
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:58 am ]
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I do have some fancy trousers kicking about, it's true.
Author:  metalfanat1c [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:34 am ]
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I am interested. :panic:
Author:  Unstrung [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:46 am ]
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Yayy. :D I have attained such a fetish for mics. I am feeling this Sir Snax.
Author:  newholland [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 6:52 am ]
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EEEEeeennnteresting.

I'm curious to see what yer take on that critter is. i've thought of trying the tube route a bajillion times (especially recording gals a lot lately.. )-- but hadn't had the opprotunity.

i'd heard similarly that NTKs were sometimes super oresome, and others too bright as well.. eagerly awaiting news. ntks when they're loved seem to be decent value!

happahappanewmicday!
Author:  torgeot [ Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:22 am ]
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Congrats on the purchase. I am excite to hear of this latest addition.

Cigars all 'round to the fine gents! A toast of Radium water as well. Huzzah!
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
Here here! :huzzah:

A bit of a delay getting it out, but one day isn't gonna kill me, and I has tracking number! :D
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
FedEx says this was in Maryland circa 6 AM yesterday and claims it should be here today. Took its sweet time, it did.
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
:dance: :dance: :unstrung: :dance: :dance:

Jesus wept, you could beat someone to death with this thing.

Pics 'n' clips will follow. :nods:
Author:  Broseidon [ Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:46 pm ]
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:huzzah:
Author:  metalfanat1c [ Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
I want to know if you can overdrive the tube without destroying the mic. :nods:
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
metalfanat1c wrote:
I want to know if you can overdrive the tube without destroying the mic. :nods:


Huh. I don't know. I suspect not as the specs say 1% THD @ 158 dB SPL. I have no fucking clue how I'd manage to get 158 dB. :shock:

I brought my Shure home to make some comparison clips, and I may be recording at my friend's place tomorrow. We'll see. So I may have the opportunity to stick it on a cab or in front of a drum kit.
Author:  newholland [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
i wanna hear!
Author:  chris_d [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
Snaxocaster wrote:
Huh. I don't know. I suspect not as the specs say 1% THD @ 158 dB SPL. I have no fucking clue how I'd manage to get 158 dB. :shock:


You sir, as i am sure you are already aware, need a cannon.
Author:  chris_d [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
I mean of course, in general. But also: a cannon would probably provide the recording volumes required.
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HNMD! Rode NTK with a nice old t00b.
Well, that goes without saying. A round of grapeshot off the port bow, or something.

Here's a test of the emergency broadcast system. Or, rather, me throwing down some halfass clip of Concrete Blonde's Bloodletting with an acoustic.

NTK for both the acoustic and the vocals. Overdubbed, not at once. No compression or EQ or anything at all.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13184331/BLOODLETTING_NTK_test.mp3

And with a bit of compression and EQ:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13184331/BLOODLETTING_NTK_testCOMP%2BE.mp3

Waves API 550B for EQ, Waves CLA 1176 for compression.
Author:  metalfanat1c [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:37 pm ]
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That thing would make an epic room mic for just about anything. So natural sounding.
Author:  Snaxocaster [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:42 pm ]
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It's pretty spiffy sounding. Not much on the EQ on the EQ'd version; +2 dB @ 20khz on both along with a -4 low shelf @ 40hz. +2 dB @ 3khz on the acoustic, -2 @ 8khz on the vocal.
Author:  chris_d [ Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:53 pm ]
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Neads moar popfilter, but sounds righteous. :huzzah:
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