Author Topic: MBHO Suggestions? (Read 5340 times)

Nick Graham · « **on:** May 13, 2004, 01:27:35 PM »

I've been running MBHOs for about a year or so now, first with a V2 then with MP2>SBM1, and always using the KA200 (card) caps.

I'm considering making a few additions/changes to the rig, and wanted to see if anybody could offer any tips or hook me up with some samples.

I like the MBHO>V3 tapes I've heard, but haven't heard any MBHO>Mini Me shows for a comparison. Anybody got any?

Also, I'm thinking about investing in a pair of KA500 (hyper) and KA100 (omni) caps. Are there any particular shows with these caps (preferably with a V3 or MME) I should seek out?

Any help would be greatly appreciated...and +T to anybody that can offer any advice at all.

John P · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2004, 02:31:59 PM »

Hi,
I have been runnin' the 500's for about a year and love them. ka500>V3>P1.
http://www.archive.org/audio/etree-details-db.php?id=12216
I like how this one turned out. I will bnp you some other samples if you are interested.

Nick Graham · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2004, 02:41:10 PM »

Thanks for the tip...I'll download that tonight.

+T as well...

Rob D. · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2004, 03:03:57 PM »

Quote from: John P on May 13, 2004, 02:31:59 PM

Hi,
I have been runnin' the 500's for about a year and love them. ka500>V3>P1.
http://www.archive.org/audio/etree-details-db.php?id=12216
I like how this one turned out. I will bnp you some other samples if you are interested.

We've got the same rig John and yes, I love the results I've gotten! I'd upgrade to the V3 first and then the caps. If money is a factor (when isn't it??), you might consider trading the KA200s or selling them in order to buy the KA500s which are more veritle than I thought when I purchased them last year. I don't gurantee anything but I'd bet you'll have no regrets. I used the hypers last a few weeks ago for SKB from the same venue/section I used the cards from last year (at SKB) and what a DIFFERENCE the hypers make! Anyone should send me a PM if they're intrested.

creekfreak · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2004, 03:18:59 PM »

hypers are always a good standard choice if you are doing a lot of taping from the section, or in shitty sounding rooms. Cards are nice outside if the section isn't covered by a shell, but overall, I run my hypers 9 out of 10. I love my mk41's, but when I ran the KA200's I loved the results if I could get up close, got some fantastic tapes up close with the mbho cards, but rarely can I get that close.

Rob D. · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2004, 04:58:35 PM »

Quote from: creekfreak on May 13, 2004, 03:18:59 PM

hypers are always a good standard choice if you are doing a lot of taping from the section, or in shitty sounding rooms. Cards are nice outside if the section isn't covered by a shell, but overall, I run my hypers 9 out of 10. I love my mk41's, but when I ran the KA200's I loved the results if I could get up close, got some fantastic tapes up close with the mbho cards, but rarely can I get that close.

Exaclty. Which is why every one should have interchangable caps/patterns! Options are greeeeeeeeat!!!!

creekfreak · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2004, 05:07:40 PM »

which is why I love the ADK TL's, 4 patterns, one switch

Rob D. · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2004, 05:24:28 PM »

Quote from: creekfreak on May 13, 2004, 05:07:40 PM

which is why I love the ADK TL's, 4 patterns, one switch

Does that switch have "hold" or "lock" button?

Tim · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2004, 05:37:48 PM »

5 patterns, 1 switch

sorry, just heckling you a bit

Rob D. · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2004, 05:52:55 PM »

Nice!!!

creekfreak · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:07:47 PM »

Quote from: Tim on May 13, 2004, 05:37:48 PM

5 patterns, 1 switch

sorry, just heckling you a bit

sure, but what does that mean?

Tim · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:21:25 PM »

u89s have 5 patterns... I just like to tease my adk friends...

creekfreak · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:29:52 PM »

ahhhh, I see.....5 patterns, one switch, one empty bank account

Tim · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:30:32 PM »

touche!

creekfreak · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:32:03 PM »

about all I could come back with....

Brian Skalinder · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:36:45 PM »

Quote from: Tim on May 13, 2004, 08:21:25 PM

u89s have 5 patterns... I just like to tease my adk friends...

If the ADK's just had sub-cards, I'd've been all over 'em. As it is...I bought Bill's MK21s. :twocents: I'm still awfully tempted, though...

Tim · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:40:23 PM »

the subcard is my favorite pattern, I use it a lot...

creekfreak · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2004, 08:41:38 PM »

coming from a fellow schoeps lover, try them out some time, if anything, they are just different to run from a set up standpoint, vertical XY is fun

, but I hear you, subcards on the TL's would be nice, ADK are you listening when the new TL's come out?, oh yea, while your at at, make a tube version with a remote power source like the schoeps t00bs use, then I would be stoked.

John P · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2004, 08:00:29 AM »

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We've got the same rig John and yes, I love the results I've gotten! I'd upgrade to the V3 first and then the caps. If money is a factor (when isn't it??), you might consider trading the KA200s or selling them in order to buy the KA500s which are more veritle than I thought when I purchased them last year. I don't gurantee anything but I'd bet you'll have no regrets. I used the hypers last a few weeks ago for SKB from the same venue/section I used the cards from last year (at SKB) and what a DIFFERENCE the hypers make! Anyone should send me a PM if they're intrested.

Hey Rob,
Nice to see someone else running this rig. Everyone I have talked to that runs it really likes it. I am working on an active setup now as I have only run full bodied thus far. I like the option, but just haven't put the $ into a smaller stand, shock, and such.

Nick,
Let me know what you think.

hoyt · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2004, 09:44:45 AM »

Quote from: John P on May 13, 2004, 02:31:59 PM

Hi,
I have been runnin' the 500's for about a year and love them. ka500>V3>P1.
http://www.archive.org/audio/etree-details-db.php?id=12216
I like how this one turned out. I will bnp you some other samples if you are interested.

Anyone ever seen a pair of the 500s for sale used on here before? I was thinking not long ago that it wouldbe nice to pick up the hypers too, but mbho doesn't even show them on their webpage anymore.

--hoyt

Rob D. · « **Reply #20 on:** May 15, 2004, 12:35:26 PM »

Quote from: hoyt on May 15, 2004, 09:44:45 AM

Quote from: John P on May 13, 2004, 02:31:59 PM
Hi,
I have been runnin' the 500's for about a year and love them. ka500>V3>P1.
http://www.archive.org/audio/etree-details-db.php?id=12216
I like how this one turned out. I will bnp you some other samples if you are interested.

Anyone ever seen a pair of the 500s for sale used on here before? I was thinking not long ago that it wouldbe nice to pick up the hypers too, but mbho doesn't even show them on their webpage anymore.

--hoyt

I looked long and hard for a used pair of KA500's before biting the bullet and buying myself a Christmas present! Frank from Cascade go me a matched pair for 500 bones, delivered. I still haven't ever see any in the yard section, etc... but keep looking.

jhirte · « **Reply #21 on:** May 15, 2004, 01:22:24 PM »

I have yet to hear a MBHO -> V3 tape.... how's it sound??
Been digging the warm sound of Neumanns lately...

-Jim

airbladder · « **Reply #22 on:** May 15, 2004, 09:23:12 PM »

I run MBHO Ka200's > V2 > Minime and love it. Only ran the minime alone for a few shows before I got the V2. If you would like any samples I will gladly do a trade/B+P.
Ed