Stephen Paul / Klaus Heyne Mic Mods
Dennis Cham
Hello, does anyone in the group have mics, preferably U87s, AKG414s, AKG
"The Tube", or U67s which have been modified by either or both Stephen
Paul or Klaus Heyne? Would they mind sharing thier opinions and
experiences with the mods?
Thanks in advance!
Dennis Cham
Hit Productions
h...@mozcom.com
Jamie Lamm
I have used a U67 with a Stephen Paul mod and found it to have a clearer hi
end than my un- modified U67. I have a stock U47 and the U67 with Stephen Paul
mod reminds me of the U47 although the 47 seems to have more low end.
Enlah
I have a modified u87, and prefer the sound to any other 87 i've heard,
with the notable exception of those with the InnerTube mod. The Stephen
Paul sounds great, though, excellent for vocals and just about anything
else.
Scott Dorsey
In article <35874FC1...@earthlink.net> en...@earthlink.net writes:
>I have a modified u87, and prefer the sound to any other 87 i've heard,
>with the notable exception of those with the InnerTube mod. The Stephen
>Paul sounds great, though, excellent for vocals and just about anything
>else.
So, what does the U87 with the Stephen Paul capsule sound like with the
Inner Tube electronics?
The Stephen Paul mods turn the capsule into a completely different sort of
capsule, really. It has a very different sound. So, if you like the sound
of the U87, they are probably a bad idea, and I think they are almost always
a bad idea on vintage mikes because again they turn it into something different
which (even if it is better) sort of defeats the whole idea of using the
vintage mikes. However, if, like myself, you can't stand the sound of the
U87, they might be a very good idea.
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."
Garthrr
Years ago I had Klaus refurbish a KM-84. When I got the mic back and used it
the first time I was astounded by how much better it sounded. I was very used
to this mic and knew it's sound and I heard the difference on the first note
that came through it. I still use it all the time. Garth
"I think the fact that music can come up a wire is a miracle."
Ed Cherney
Rick Hull
Klaus Heyne modified two mics for me, a U-87 and a U-47 FET both were
improved greatly, mostly in the midrange. He does nice work. Highly
recommended.
Rick Hull
Dennis Cham <h...@mozcom.com> wrote in article <3587CA...@mozcom.com>...
Wally Wawro
> Hello, does anyone in the group have mics, preferably U87s, AKG414s, AKG
> "The Tube", or U67s which have been modified by either or both Stephen
> Paul or Klaus Heyne? Would they mind sharing thier opinions and
> experiences with the mods?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Dennis Cham
> Hit Productions
> h...@mozcom.com
And since he's too modest to say so himself, I would have to include Bill
Bradley in Nashville (The Mic Shop) as someone who does excellent work
with fine microphones.
Wally Wawro
WFAA-TV
WFAA-DT
Dallas, TX
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Die Einbrennzeit der Rohre VF-14 betragt bis zu einer Minute.
Brian Todd
Hi
I have a Klaus Heyne modified U-87; like it very much, and use it often.
Most people that get in front of it have a comment (unsolicited) about how
good it sounds. I highly recommend looking into it.
Good Luck!
Brian
Dennis Cham wrote in message <3587CA...@mozcom.com>...
john
I must clear up issues brought up in Phil Hadaway's original post about
Studio Tech Supply's response to his inquiry about repair of his H910,
and David Morgan's response to that post .
Phil called asking if we could repair the unit, stating that Eventide
referred him to us. As I told Phil, we have no documentation on any
Eventide units, and we have never serviced them. I did suggest that he
post his question on this news group, and maybe someone who does service
them would respond.
Eventide's referring these old units to Studio Tech for repair was
without our knowledge or authorization, and we have informed them that
we can't support these products any more than they can.
David Morgan's comment in his response the Phil's post that Studio Tech
"..refused the work or priced themselves out of the market" is not the
case at all. As stated above, we do not have the documentation or parts
availability.
David also mentioned that there was a Studio Supply in Nashville. There
was until a couple of years ago, but out of business. His reference to
Kevin Anderson as a possible service resource for this unit is a be good
possibility, as Kevin is still an active service tech in Nashville, and
can be reached at kevin...@aol.com.
Studio Tech Supply is ready and willing to assist anyone is getting
something serviced within our capabilities, but the Eventide gear is
just outside our area of expertise.
If there is someone who can repair these units please post here!
John Eldridge
Service Manager
Studio Tech Supply
Dallas, Texas
214-358-0050
Bruce Barielle
A couple of years ago I bought my first vintage mic, a Neumann M49.
The midrange sounded good but it was a little noisy and could have
used a little more top end. I had heard the hype regarding mic
"gurus" and on the recommendation of the dealer I bought the mic from,
I considered sending it to Klaus Heyne.
On the phone Klaus seemed very knowledgable. He said he had a long
waiting list but indicated he could could do the job on my mic if I
could send it right away, which I did.
Estimated cost was $1500 and that didn't include rediaphragming or new
AC701 tube. After he received the mic he informed me the tube was not
a Telefunken. So I found and supplied him with a NOS one. He also
said the old wiring would require something akin to microsurgery and
the cost would be a few hundred dollars more. Klaus' charges,
excluding the tube, ended up being about $2200 if I recall correctly.
When I got the mic back it was quieter than before but seemed to lack
some of that magical lushness. Whenever I put it up against other
mics I almost always preferred the other mics. Finally, in disgust I
just put it away and didn't use it for about a year.
Over the years I have learned how to work on these mics and recently
opened the M49 to see if I could identify the problem. I found that
the original wiring was still intact but that Klaus had repaired
several breaks by resoldering the broken pieces and putting heatshrink
tubing on the repair site. I was a little disappointed because I
figured for that kind of money it should have been fixed more
professionally. I decided to replace the old, brittle, wiring with
a new wiring harness and to return the circuit to original M49c
specs, essentially removing all of the modifications.
The mic is now one of the best sounding in my collection.
So, I guess my point is that I would be very wary of parting with your
hard earned $ on a mic mod. If you don't like the sound of your mic
you may want to consider just getting rid of it and getting one you do
like.
In all fairness to Klaus, he did mention to me that he would stand
behind his work and I believe he even said something to the effect
that he had a money back guarantee if I was not satisfied. I was just
so disgusted with myself for wasting the $ I never even approached him
about a refund.
Hope this helps.
Bruce Barielle
Bruce Barielle
bbar...@iamerica.net
(504) 836-8011
David Morgan (mams)
John,
Thanks very kindly for the clarification. I was under the impression
that you had in years past worked on Eventide products. My most
humble apologies.
Please, however, DO NOT misquote me. If you will read my response
to Phil once again, you will see quite clearly that I did NOT make any STATEMENT
what-so-ever, and that the Portion of a phrase you have quoted here...
>>David Morgan's comment in his response the Phil's post that Studio Tech
>>"..refused the work or priced themselves out of the market" is not the
>>case at all.
....is taken directly from this QUESTION that I asked Phil
>>So, Studio Tech Supply in Dallas refused the work or priced themselves
>>out of the market? I'm interested to know. Being a local, it seems to me
>>they should have taken it.
We should ALL be trying to help one another John, and this type of misquote
will help none of us. As you can all see by this, I was actually surprised that
such a fine piece of electronics would not fall under the realm of your
companies expertise, and was even tempted to call you again on Phil's
behalf to confirm. I see that won't be necessary.
Thanks very much though, for your effort here to find Phil some help.
David Morgan (MAMS)
Morgan Audio Media Service
Dallas, TX (972) 622-1972
john wrote in message <9F2C98155E1AD69E.C7B46A63...@library-proxy.airnews.net>...
George Massenburg
I have had several old U-67's & C-12's that I've had Stephen Paul (and,
more lately, Tony) work on. At least one of the U-67's has been with me
since I bought it from Deane Jensen, then a neighbor with whom I grew
up.
The Stephen Paul mods sound, to my ear, more extended and more open than
any of the original mics. It is more or less my standard vocal mic and
I use it on 80% of vocals on the records that I do.
Stephen Paul does fantastic work, and have helped me in every other way
imaginable, such as locating a U-67 body when I needed to start from
scratch on a mic.
Just my 2c.
George Massenburg
gml...@ix.netcom.com
David Morgan (mams)
John,
This is true...
>Studio Tech Supply is ready and willing to assist anyone is getting
>something serviced within our capabilities, but the Eventide gear is
>just outside our area of expertise.
Sorry I shouted at 'ya. I was upset that would think that I might
be biting the hand that could feed me. Nibbling, perhaps. But if I
am going to maintain that your company is the hottest thing going
around here, then I must be confident that I am justified in doing so.
With only the information provided in Phils original post, I thought
my question to be justified. Thanks for setting me straight on
the Eventide thing.
john wrote in message <9F2C98155E1AD69E.C7B46A63...@library-proxy.airnews.net>...
>I must clear up issues brought up in Phil Hadaway's original post about
>Studio Tech Supply's response to his inquiry about repair of his H910,
>and David Morgan's response to that post .
>
>Phil called asking if we could repair the unit, stating that Eventide
>referred him to us. As I told Phil, we have no documentation on any
>Eventide units, and we have never serviced them. I did suggest that he
>post his question on this news group, and maybe someone who does service
>them would respond.
>
>Eventide's referring these old units to Studio Tech for repair was
>without our knowledge or authorization, and we have informed them that
>we can't support these products any more than they can.
>
>David Morgan's comment in his response the Phil's post that Studio Tech
>"..refused the work or priced themselves out of the market" is not the
>case at all. As stated above, we do not have the documentation or parts
>availability.
Please, however, DO NOT misquote me. If you will read my response
to Phil once again, you will see quite clearly that I did NOT make any STATEMENT
what-so-ever, and that the Portion of a phrase you have quoted here...
>>David Morgan's comment in his response the Phil's post that Studio Tech
>>"..refused the work or priced themselves out of the market" is not the
>>case at all.
....is taken directly from this QUESTION that I asked Phil
>>>So, Studio Tech Supply in Dallas refused the work or priced themselves
>>>out of the market? I'm interested to know. Being a local, it seems to me
>>>they should have taken it.
>
M. B. Stone
I am surprised to learn that Eventide won't service the H910.
From my experience servicing the units, many problems can be corrected
by pushing in connectors, pushing chips into sockets, and applying
liberal doses of contact cleaner.
On Wed, 17 Jun 1998 11:17:20 -0500, john <jo...@studiotechsupply.com>
wrote:
Dave Martin
M. B. Stone wrote in message <358967a3....@news.wgn.net>...
>I am surprised to learn that Eventide won't service the H910.
>
>From my experience servicing the units, many problems can be corrected
>by pushing in connectors, pushing chips into sockets, and applying
>liberal doses of contact cleaner.
>
Don't be surprised; Lexicon doesn't support the 200 either.
Dave Martin
Digital Media Associates
Nashville, Tennessee
dave....@nashville.com
Mike Rivers
Now that the shouting match is over, I'll toss in a favorite shop of
mine, if they still exist (haven't had anything break that I couldn't
fix myself in the past few years), and that's Prototypes in Kensington,
Maryland. They're an authorized service center for a lot of equipment
and have a very large collection of manuals and service documentation.
They repaired a Deltalab 1024 for me after it was long forgotten. They
also have a good shop and make just about any mechanical part that they
can't buy. Check directory assistance in the 301 area code.
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Somewhere east of Lost Angeles and west of the moon