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Title: Core Sound HEB
Post by: neutrino on May 06, 2004, 12:22:06 AM
I'm looking for opinions and sound samples of the Core Sound HEB / DPA4060 mics. I currently have CSB, CSC and SS DSM's and am looking for something more satisfying.  I wish the DPA's were cardiods and/or had exchangeable capsules for the miniature models. I'm only interested in mics which are generally worn and don't require phantom power to run. I'm looking for stealth mics to reproduce rock oriented concerts in smaller, to mid-size venues. Any suggestions...comments...corrections. Thanks.
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: John Kelly on May 06, 2004, 12:30:37 AM
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I wish the DPA's were cardiods
Your wish is DPA's command:
http://www.dpamicrophones.com/eng_pub/Products/Item-4088-B.html

Dunno who's carrying them yet, as they're pretty new.  I can't wait to hear them, though.
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: Sean Gallemore on May 06, 2004, 02:02:07 AM
phantom power rules your face
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: neutrino on May 06, 2004, 01:55:37 PM
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I wish the DPA's were cardiods
Your wish is DPA's command:
http://www.dpamicrophones.com/eng_pub/Products/Item-4088-B.html

Dunno who's carrying them yet, as they're pretty new.  I can't wait to hear them, though.

Thanks John, I hadn't seen those yet. DPA says the engineers are considering a lavalier style, but for now those are available in a metal headband mount only.  

Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: John Kelly on May 06, 2004, 02:26:24 PM
Quote
I wish the DPA's were cardiods
Your wish is DPA's command:
http://www.dpamicrophones.com/eng_pub/Products/Item-4088-B.html

Dunno who's carrying them yet, as they're pretty new.  I can't wait to hear them, though.

Thanks John, I hadn't seen those yet. DPA says the engineers are considering a lavalier style, but for now those are available in a metal headband mount only.  



I'm sure you could take them out of the headband. ;)
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: macdaddy on May 09, 2004, 02:00:19 PM
give this (http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=24;action=display;threadid=18488) listen. I'd love to know what you think...

HEB > Oade mod SBM-1 (line stage) > d8
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: moewu4u on May 09, 2004, 02:20:47 PM
I'm looking for stealth mics to reproduce rock oriented concerts in smaller, to mid-size venues.

these mics are PERFECT for such scenarios.....let me know if you need some samples and I'll post some
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: BC on May 09, 2004, 03:10:32 PM
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I wish the DPA's were cardiods
Your wish is DPA's command:
http://www.dpamicrophones.com/eng_pub/Products/Item-4088-B.html

Dunno who's carrying them yet, as they're pretty new.  I can't wait to hear them, though.


FYI:
I just got a spec sheet from DPA on the new mini cardioids, unfortunately they are only rated 100Hz-20KHz, judging from this spec looks like these would be pretty bright sounding.  If I can get to a scanner I will post the freq resp. sheet.

Take care,
Ben




Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: C.Clark on May 09, 2004, 05:27:06 PM
Quote
I wish the DPA's were cardiods
Your wish is DPA's command:
http://www.dpamicrophones.com/eng_pub/Products/Item-4088-B.html

Dunno who's carrying them yet, as they're pretty new.  I can't wait to hear them, though.


FYI:
I just got a spec sheet from DPA on the new mini cardioids, unfortunately they are only rated 100Hz-20KHz, judging from this spec looks like these would be pretty bright sounding.  If I can get to a scanner I will post the freq resp. sheet.

Take care,
Ben






you wouldnt need a bass rolloff for it though, i always hear the stealthers talk about bass rolloff on there battery boxes and this looks like you dont even need it with the cutoff at 100hz
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: zhianosatch on May 09, 2004, 05:50:45 PM
screw that. cutting freqs below 100 Hz? not for music. these new mini cardioids must be meant for close-up vocal applications.
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: zhianosatch on May 09, 2004, 05:54:09 PM
if you want to hear how the 406xs should sound, get a hold of alex's darkness BT or my king crimson 10-31-03. turn it up, then place your order! :)
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: neutrino on May 09, 2004, 07:50:56 PM
What do you guys suggest, going for the 4060's and padding when necessary or buying the 4061's?
-dB
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: naylor on May 09, 2004, 09:21:11 PM
I've never overloaded the 4060s, even at loud club shows, dead in front of the stack.  I'm sure it's possible, but these things have a pretty high spl limit.  There have certainly been times, though, when a more padded mic (like the 4061) probably wouldn't have given me the gain I was looking for.  I'm all about the 4060s.  Peace.

Eric
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: neutrino on May 09, 2004, 11:24:05 PM
if you want to hear how the 406xs should sound, get a hold of alex's darkness BT or my king crimson 10-31-03. turn it up, then place your order! :)

I checked out Alex's Darkness recording which sounds very nice. Smooth top, thick mids and a nice bottom on that tape.
dB-
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: zhianosatch on May 10, 2004, 01:04:51 AM
yep, and that's a stripped-down rig as well. excellent job.
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: neutrino on May 13, 2004, 03:44:54 PM
So I picked up a set of HEB's which arrived today. I can't believe how sickening small these capsules are. Yes, they seem quite small on the DPA site but damn they're almost non-existently small. Testing them out at the Tortoise show next week.
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: Sean Gallemore on May 13, 2004, 04:01:43 PM
i LOVE recording with binaurals
Title: Re:Core Sound HEB
Post by: neutrino on May 21, 2004, 05:58:59 PM

Sweet first recording with the 4060's!

http://www.sharingthegroove.org/msgboard/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67314