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Title: 480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: caymanreview on November 13, 2003, 06:01:11 PM
anyone know of anyone running this combo? i will be sometime next week...

too bad i wont have it for MMW saturday...

thoughts on the combo?
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Lee on November 13, 2003, 07:23:41 PM
I think damn near everyone in the state of AL is/was running that combo, and for good reason.

The two were made for each other!
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Kindguy on November 13, 2003, 07:41:04 PM
I love the combo. Like Lee said they were made for each other.

Now If I can just get my configurations down I'll have it going on.
Listening to my tapes on a decent playback system now. I can tell I'm doing something wrong. When running DIN my left side is consistently lacking something compared to the right channel. When I set the balance to the right a little & crank it up it sounds so much better.

Any suggestions? Maybe I'll try the 90deg cutout pattern that I've seen some people use.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: phishn on November 13, 2003, 08:27:56 PM
not sure about the 480's but the 391's paired with the warm mod ua-5 is awesome.  
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Lee on November 13, 2003, 09:24:41 PM
I love the combo. Like Lee said they were made for each other.

Now If I can just get my configurations down I'll have it going on.
Listening to my tapes on a decent playback system now. I can tell I'm doing something wrong. When running DIN my left side is consistently lacking something compared to the right channel. When I set the balance to the right a little & crank it up it sounds so much better.

Any suggestions? Maybe I'll try the 90deg cutout pattern that I've seen some people use.


Listen to my 7/18/03 tapes and tell me which way I had my configuration pointed ;)
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Brian on November 13, 2003, 10:13:39 PM

The two were made for each other!

so you're saying saying if i have a w-mod UA5 and want to upgrade mics i should go team AKG with the 480s :smoking:?

EDIT: I dunno Team ADK TL is looking nice though. what about km184s>w-mod?
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: teamakg on November 13, 2003, 10:53:20 PM
i run 480->UA5(wmod).  sounds incredible.  silkly smooth.  i'd be willing to put it up against the minime.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Kindguy on November 14, 2003, 01:17:04 AM
I love the combo. Like Lee said they were made for each other.

Now If I can just get my configurations down I'll have it going on.
Listening to my tapes on a decent playback system now. I can tell I'm doing something wrong. When running DIN my left side is consistently lacking something compared to the right channel. When I set the balance to the right a little & crank it up it sounds so much better.

Any suggestions? Maybe I'll try the 90deg cutout pattern that I've seen some people use.


Listen to my 7/18/03 tapes and tell me which way I had my configuration pointed ;)

Funny you say that. I was just decompressing it...... Seriously.  
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Lee on November 14, 2003, 01:57:58 AM
I love the combo. Like Lee said they were made for each other.

Now If I can just get my configurations down I'll have it going on.
Listening to my tapes on a decent playback system now. I can tell I'm doing something wrong. When running DIN my left side is consistently lacking something compared to the right channel. When I set the balance to the right a little & crank it up it sounds so much better.

Any suggestions? Maybe I'll try the 90deg cutout pattern that I've seen some people use.


Listen to my 7/18/03 tapes and tell me which way I had my configuration pointed ;)

Funny you say that. I was just decompressing it...... Seriously.  


'bout time you got around to it!

Seriously, you need a damn bombsight with those DIN hypers to make sure you get 'em pointed dead center.  Maybe I should've taken it easy in the lot.  Live and learn, I guess.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: caymanreview on November 14, 2003, 09:41:59 AM
not sure about the 480's but the 391's paired with the warm mod ua-5 is awesome.  

ran that with the 391s i had before the m300s i just got rid of

im ready to get these 480s and try em out...
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: mterry on November 14, 2003, 11:07:37 AM
too bad no one is into the USBPre(other than simp and myself)........i love the sound(too bad it's only powered by USB......kinda bunk)
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Electric Cowgirl on November 14, 2003, 11:07:59 AM
I have a friend that runs 480->warm mod UA5. Sounds sick everytime.  He makes killer tapes with that combo.  
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: wrangler_n_space on November 14, 2003, 11:24:09 AM
I ran 184s with the wua5 for a little while and the 480s combo blew them out of the water. Drop me a line and i could shoot you some comparisons.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: junkbondking on November 14, 2003, 12:32:07 PM
my adk's sound a lot better with the wmod ua-5 than they did with the mp-2 -> ad500e.  plus it is a lot less gear to lug around.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: danmorgan on November 14, 2003, 01:05:26 PM
my adk's sound a lot better with the wmod ua-5 than they did with the mp-2 -> ad500e.  plus it is a lot less gear to lug around.

Less gear to lug is a good thing, no doubt.  Especially if it allows you to carry one less battery!
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Brian on November 14, 2003, 02:26:24 PM
anybody know of some good shows on the archive sourced with 480s>w-mod UA5?
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: wrangler_n_space on November 14, 2003, 02:29:48 PM
My copy of Panic 7-18 in mobile was 483s>wUA5>jb3 is floating around somewhere.

I'll start a torrent of it up on monday when i get back in town.
Let me know if you want to hear some of the 184s with the wua5 also. Although i can almost assure you that you will like the akgs better.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Brian on November 14, 2003, 02:45:29 PM
word. how much does a new or old pair of 480s cost these days?
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: caymanreview on November 14, 2003, 04:05:37 PM
word. how much does a new or old pair of 480s cost these days?

got my 483s used for 800,a dn there is another set in yard sale for 825 obo...
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Brian on November 14, 2003, 04:13:53 PM
damn. a bit out of my reach. i'm down for going team akg, just got to start saving. i like most every 480  sourced show  i own.  grant it there was some better gear behind them(opposed to the w-mod UA5)
guess i 'll go search the archive ro see if there is a show i i like with that source.

Thanks,
Brian
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: mterry on November 14, 2003, 06:51:41 PM
damn. a bit out of my reach. i'm down for going team akg, just got to start saving. i like most every 480  sourced show  i own.  grant it there was some better gear behind them(opposed to the w-mod UA5)
guess i 'll go search the archive ro see if there is a show i i like with that source.

Thanks,
Brian


Brian, like i said, be sure and get my halloween barefoot show.....;)
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: caymanreview on November 14, 2003, 06:55:34 PM
ive been a member of team akg 3 timesz now... i always come back... hopefully these will be my mast mice, then il start upgrading elsewhere.... i need a lappy
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Lee on November 14, 2003, 07:39:09 PM
damn. a bit out of my reach. i'm down for going team akg, just got to start saving. i like most every 480  sourced show  i own.  grant it there was some better gear behind them(opposed to the w-mod UA5)
guess i 'll go search the archive ro see if there is a show i i like with that source.

Thanks,
Brian

WARNING!  Purely subjective opinion follows...

Based on what I like to hear, I'd rank the wmod UA-5 higher than most "high end" gear when used with the 480's.  I don't like the sound of the Grace pre's with them, and never have liked what the AD-20 and AD2K+ do to them with any pre.  In order of preference, my top 3 combos with the 480's are as follows:

480>PSP-2
480>m148
480>wmod UA-5
480>m248

You're not losing much, IMHO, by going with the warm ua-5 as opposed to a V3 or other upper tier gear.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Brian on November 14, 2003, 07:52:45 PM
well i already got the w-mod UA5 so i am stuck with that. now i just have to start saving. hopefully a used pair will pop up in a few months or so....
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Joe w. on November 14, 2003, 08:22:12 PM
Quote
hopefully these will be my mast mice, then il start upgrading elsewhere

well, mice are sure to die sooner or later. you could allways upgrade to a nice guinea pig or something....but there are a little bright on the high end.  :P
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Sam Malone on November 14, 2003, 08:22:17 PM
i run 480->UA5(wmod).  sounds incredible.  silkly smooth.  i'd be willing to put it up against the minime.

I would LOVE to hear a comparison done between the w-mod and minime and also a p-mod and a v3.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Joe w. on November 14, 2003, 08:24:36 PM
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I would LOVE to hear a comparison done between the w-mod and minime and also a p-mod and a v3.

me too. I am extremely happy with my w-mod.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: F.O.Bean on November 14, 2003, 08:40:18 PM
hmmmmm, maybe awmodua5 shouldcomeFIRST onmy list, then av3...hmmm, allthis wmod talk.........whocan send me someshizzy w/that combo in the ole snail mail???? 8)
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: heath on November 14, 2003, 08:56:27 PM
bean,  i like the grace with the 480s.  v2 or v3... haven't heard the wmod with them.  if you get some in the mail, hook me up!

H
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Phil on November 14, 2003, 11:49:55 PM
anybody know of some good shows on the archive sourced with 480s>w-mod UA5?

I'm offering up Govt Mule 2003-11-11 Lawrence, KS (agk 480/ck61>w-mod UA-5(24b-48khz)>wavlab >dith/rsmp down to 16b 44.1).  Nice balance of lows,mids and highs.  You can really hear the warmth of the w-mod. PM or email if you want a download.

Still waiting to hear a 480 > V3 combo.  Anyone know were I can get a listen?
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: heath on November 15, 2003, 12:31:46 AM
i've got some 483>v2>Ad1k you can check out.  I'll be PM'ing you about grabbing that mule for a listen.  +T  ;D
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: teamakg on November 15, 2003, 12:47:59 AM
anybody know of some good shows on the archive sourced with 480s>w-mod UA5?

I'm offering up Govt Mule 2003-11-11 Lawrence, KS (agk 480/ck61>w-mod UA-5(24b-48khz)>wavlab >dith/rsmp down to 16b 44.1).  Nice balance of lows,mids and highs.  You can really hear the warmth of the w-mod. PM or email if you want a download.

Still waiting to hear a 480 > V3 combo.  Anyone know were I can get a listen?


head over to www.antsmarching.org
then to the downloads section.
eric naylor runs 480>V3
check out any of his 2003 tapes
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Kindguy on November 15, 2003, 12:50:35 AM
I'll be happy to send a few copies of Panic 10-25-03 out snail mail. 483>warm UA-5>laptop

Bean, Heath & 2 others PM me your addys & I'll get it to ya.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Lee on November 15, 2003, 01:38:46 AM
anybody know of some good shows on the archive sourced with 480s>w-mod UA5?

I'm offering up Govt Mule 2003-11-11 Lawrence, KS (agk 480/ck61>w-mod UA-5(24b-48khz)>wavlab >dith/rsmp down to 16b 44.1).  Nice balance of lows,mids and highs.  You can really hear the warmth of the w-mod. PM or email if you want a download.

Still waiting to hear a 480 > V3 combo.  Anyone know were I can get a listen?


head over to www.antsmarching.org
then to the downloads section.
eric naylor runs 480>V3
check out any of his 2003 tapes

Keep in mind that a DMB stack tape isn't exactly representative of your more common taping situations.  It'll give you a good idea of low/mid/high balance, but soundstaging will be almost nil.

YMMV
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Nick Culbreth on November 15, 2003, 02:22:05 AM
Keep in mind that a DMB stack tape isn't exactly representative of your more common taping situations.  It'll give you a good idea of low/mid/high balance, but soundstaging will be almost nil.

YMMV

agreed.  eric naylor has made some great sounding stack tapes but stack tapes really aren't the best tapes do a serious comparison.  it's cool to listen to a few of them when trying to make a decision but i wouldn't buy anything based soley on them.
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: Sean Gallemore on November 15, 2003, 06:19:25 AM
hmmmmm, maybe awmodua5 shouldcomeFIRST onmy list, then av3...hmmm, allthis wmod talk.........whocan send me someshizzy w/that combo in the ole snail mail???? 8)

bean, your space bar is broken ;D
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: F.O.Bean on November 15, 2003, 07:14:05 AM
anybody know of some good shows on the archive sourced with 480s>w-mod UA5?

I'm offering up Govt Mule 2003-11-11 Lawrence, KS (agk 480/ck61>w-mod UA-5(24b-48khz)>wavlab >dith/rsmp down to 16b 44.1).  Nice balance of lows,mids and highs.  You can really hear the warmth of the w-mod. PM or email if you want a download.

Still waiting to hear a 480 > V3 combo.  Anyone know were I can get a listen?

i have dank ass 481>v3 tapes from mid-x, if someone(heath?) could host em, ill snail mail em yer way....

and heath, i also LOVE the 480>grace sound too,i really dunno why ppl dont like it, but, goes to show how EVERYONES ears are different 8)
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: F.O.Bean on November 15, 2003, 07:15:33 AM
hmmmmm, maybe awmodua5 shouldcomeFIRST onmy list, then av3...hmmm, allthis wmod talk.........whocan send me someshizzy w/that combo in the ole snail mail???? 8)

bean, your space bar is broken ;D

howdya guess..... ;Dcomputer pissed me off ONE to many times :P
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: caymanreview on November 15, 2003, 09:27:09 PM
im not real sure how long il be running the warm ua5 behind them. ive allready started saying for something, just dont know what...
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: F.O.Bean on November 16, 2003, 07:33:53 AM
im not real sure how long il be running the warm ua5 behind them. ive allready started saying for something, just dont know what...

go v3 bro, ya wont be disappointed, ill send ya samples if youd like....
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: caymanreview on November 16, 2003, 04:16:26 PM
well.... we are gonna have to upgrade the recorder part first....

i looked at a lappy yesterday... still deciding on which one to get
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: F.O.Bean on November 17, 2003, 07:05:54 AM
well.... we are gonna have to upgrade the recorder part first....

i looked at a lappy yesterday... still deciding on which one to get

nice, 480>v3>vx pocket>lappy would be GREAT 8)
Title: Re:480's > warm mod ua5?
Post by: wsp12 on November 17, 2003, 04:42:18 PM
480>M248 or 148>Ad500 i still think is one of the sickest combos out there for panic taping Mike