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Title: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: rowjimmytour on February 21, 2006, 01:05:47 PM
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#3692, "RE: Oktava MC012 and MC012a"
In response to Reply # 2


           Studio Projects are supposed to release hyper-cardioid capsules for the C-4's in the next 60 days. I'd suggest looking into them. I was very impressed with them, especially for the amount of money they cost. With the release of the hyper-cardioid caps, I beleive they will be unbeatable in that price range. I figure the C-4's are going to become the low budget microphones for tapers that the Oktava's once were.

BTW, I've owned both and I prefered the C-4's.
Could it be true this time? I saw this on the Oades Bro's forum and was wondering if I should hang onto my c4's after all.
Peace



 
 
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: Chuck on February 21, 2006, 01:07:47 PM
That's me, I got that on the Team Studio Projects thread.

Re: **TEAM STUDIO PROJECTS** II
« Reply #292 on: 15-02-2006, 14:07:39 » 

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Quote from: Chuck on 12-02-2006, 09:18:02
What's the latest word on the hyper-cardioid capsules for the C-4's?


just received this email. take it for what you want. (fingers crossed)


Hi David,

The hypercardioid capsule is now in the works. We will be issuing a press
release most likely in the next 60 days when they become available.

Sincerely,

Brent Casey
PMI Audio Group
Studio Projects  Stephen Paul Microphones
Joemeek   Toft Audio Designs  Sony Pro Audio
1845 W. 169th St.
Gardena, Ca. 90247
toll free: 877-563-6335 local: 310-323-9050
url: www.pmiaudio.com
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: rowjimmytour on February 21, 2006, 01:12:29 PM
Very cool, I am goin' to hold my breath until I get my hypers and in the mean time I am goin' to make some silver clad XLR's and mabey T+ mod my UA5.
Peace
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: BayTaynt3d on February 21, 2006, 02:54:56 PM
I wonder how much they'll cost?
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: JiB97 on February 23, 2006, 01:46:58 AM
I wonder how much they'll cost?

hopefully under $150 for the set, that would be sweet   :)
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: halleyscomet8 on February 24, 2006, 05:49:31 PM
I wonder how much they'll cost?

hopefully under $150 for the set, that would be sweet   :)


i would think no more than $125. considering a set with card, omni, and bodies can be had for less than $300 new.
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: T-90 on February 24, 2006, 05:56:45 PM
so will you ever use the reg cards again or always use the hypers?  i havent even used my omnis yet  :-\
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: rowjimmytour on February 24, 2006, 06:05:39 PM
I want the hypers for small clubs/bars etc and if ya havent't gone omni's yet your missin' out. Build a Jdisk and go to a outdoor show DFC FOB and check them out. The bass comes out boomy at times but the sound stage and all comes out warm. My best yet was Keller and Keels at HSMF on a windy day left of the SDB and a couple feet behind.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/rowjimmytour/HSMF-05/DSCN0351.jpg)
http://www.archive.org/audio/etree-details-db.php?id=27230
(http://taperssection.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=800.0;attach=28699;image)
(http://taperssection.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=800.0;attach=28701;image)
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: jimmc on February 24, 2006, 06:13:15 PM
I really hope this is going to happen.  Hypers would be sweet.
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: JiB97 on February 24, 2006, 09:40:25 PM
so will you ever use the reg cards again or always use the hypers?  i havent even used my omnis yet  :-\

I'd recommend trying them out on an artist that isn't using a PA, and isn't playing super loud.  I've used them acoustic jazz trios and they kick ass. Especially if you can get them on stage and split them.
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: Brent Casey on March 10, 2006, 12:18:13 PM
Hi everyone,

Apparently, we did go "underground" recently...
I just got off the phone with a dealer in Atlanta who was asking if "y'all had gotten yer 1800 number fixed yet". 
It seems to work now, but it was offline last week for some duration - I have no idea how long.
As for the email end of things, I don't think there has been any interruption. Justin and Alan are over in the UK right now doing some trade shows, so if anybody has emailed them, there might be a delay as they are just plain busy. Also, Reid Mason (Marketing Dir.) and I were out for a couple of days last week, visiting the Sweetwater crew in Ft. Wayne Indiana. As an aside: I was totally impressed by that whole organization. Wow.   
Anyhow, other than that we are here and it's business as usual.
David Randle was kind enough to pass along the rumour that we were MIA. 

As to the microphone stuff: The hypercardioid capsules are a reality - this is definitely not a rumour. DHL should be bringing me the first production prototypes this morning - along with some other goodies we are getting set to release.
I don't have any pricing for you yet, but that information should not be too far off. I just need to sit down with Alan Hyatt and hammer things out. Less than $150.00 without a doubt.
I also want to say thank you for using our mics. It's cool to know that they're out there being used for all manner of recording projects and shows. I hope you are well served by them.

Sincerely,

Brent Casey
PMI Audio Group
877-563-6335 (no - really!)
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: TheWildKindness on March 10, 2006, 12:54:40 PM
Hi everyone,

Apparently, we did go "underground" recently...
I just got off the phone with a dealer in Atlanta who was asking if "y'all had gotten yer 1800 number fixed yet". 
It seems to work now, but it was offline last week for some duration - I have no idea how long.
As for the email end of things, I don't think there has been any interruption. Justin and Alan are over in the UK right now doing some trade shows, so if anybody has emailed them, there might be a delay as they are just plain busy. Also, Reid Mason (Marketing Dir.) and I were out for a couple of days last week, visiting the Sweetwater crew in Ft. Wayne Indiana. As an aside: I was totally impressed by that whole organization. Wow.   
Anyhow, other than that we are here and it's business as usual.
David Randle was kind enough to pass along the rumour that we were MIA. 

As to the microphone stuff: The hypercardioid capsules are a reality - this is definitely not a rumour. DHL should be bringing me the first production prototypes this morning - along with some other goodies we are getting set to release.
I don't have any pricing for you yet, but that information should not be too far off. I just need to sit down with Alan Hyatt and hammer things out. Less than $150.00 without a doubt.
I also want to say thank you for using our mics. It's cool to know that they're out there being used for all manner of recording projects and shows. I hope you are well served by them.

Sincerely,

Brent Casey
PMI Audio Group
877-563-6335 (no - really!)

 Hey Brent,
    Welcome to the board. This is great news for us all (especially us C4 owners). +T for joining and sharing the info!
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: 612 on March 10, 2006, 01:33:30 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: halleyscomet8 on March 10, 2006, 01:47:58 PM
thanks brent, i hope you did not think i was spreading rumors but moreso wanted to let you know what i had been hearing. can't wait for those hypers >:D. thank you so much for the replies.
david randle
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: TheWildKindness on March 10, 2006, 01:56:53 PM
 Wow...12 tickets (and counting) with one post. You are the Karma God, Brent!  :coolguy:
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: Brent Casey on March 10, 2006, 03:13:14 PM
thanks brent, i hope you did not think i was spreading rumors but moreso wanted to let you know what i had been hearing. can't wait for those hypers >:D. thank you so much for the replies.
david randle

Hi David,

I took your message in the spirit in which it was offered and totally appreciated the heads-up, but I think I'm having a problem with the English language today - both written and spoken. This generally happens to me during periods of heavy AutoCAD use.
Every once in a while, you hear about a pro-audio company who stops answering their phones (Aardvark, Alesis, etc.) and everybody wonders what's going on. In this case, it seems we had a technical glitch.

So I did get my DHL package, but the caps were not in there  :(. I'm about to email the head engineer over in Beijing to see what's up. We did however get samples of a modular shockmount I designed for the CS series. They are made in such a way that a pair of mics can be mounted head to head by means of an extension tube for the purposes of stereo recording techniques such as M-S, crossed X-Y, Blumlein, etc. Everything looks good so far, although, I need to get both the mics and the shockmounts whittled down a bit. The combined weight of the pair in their mounts would be something like four pounds as they are right now - Heavy enough to smash a cat if one were indeed in the shadow of a tipping mic stand. One of the main reasons for this appears to be that the machinists used solid brass in a piece that was specified as tubing.
Awright, back to it. Allayouse have a pleasant weekend.


Regards,

Brent Casey
PMI Audio Group
877-563-6335
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: bgalizio on March 10, 2006, 03:17:32 PM
Good news on the hypers and that the phone number deal was a glitch!

Any interest in making subcard caps for the C4's?
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: muj on March 10, 2006, 03:25:52 PM
Brent,
any info on the E-series???
Title: Re: Studio Project rumor again....
Post by: tenesejedd on May 02, 2006, 03:48:47 PM
Any news on the the hypers for the C4. Its been a while since anyone has posted any information regarding the development of the hypers for the C4s.  Anyone have any new info?