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Title: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers
Post by: habit on February 07, 2007, 03:29:47 PM
Has anyone had the chance to use one of these capsules with the AKG 460 bodies? Even more specifically with the JW Mod 460 bodies? Looking for a Figure 8 capsule for M/S recording so if there is something better suited for this I'm open.

Description SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers. 26 mm, figure of 8, single diaphragm, single backplate, warm, associating with RCA44.
Price 499 EUR
Availability In stock.
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Front oriented changeable lollipop heads for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers


http://www.ainaudio.lv/index.php?item=51&cat=7

(http://www.ainaudio.lv/img/sidelollipop.JPG)

Thanks for your help!

Jeff
Title: Re: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers
Post by: stirinthesauce on February 07, 2007, 04:05:19 PM
I believe Dirk (TNJazz) mentioned he had some 460's with the red lollipop's for a brief time.
Title: Re: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers
Post by: habit on February 07, 2007, 04:14:58 PM
I believe Dirk (TNJazz) mentioned he had some 460's with the red lollipop's for a brief time.


Thanks! I've been searching through the archives and saw mention of these caps, but no actual feedback on sound. I'll hit Dirk up and see what his thoughts are.

BTW, I believe we met outside the Mule show here in Birmingham last Nov and you actually turned me on to here. :) Thanks for driving me to Ramen Noodle! :)

Jeff
Title: Re: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifier
Post by: Krispy D on February 07, 2007, 04:16:06 PM
I've been curious about the LD caps that Oktava offers for the MK012 boddies as well.  anybody have any experience with them?

http://www.oktavausa.com/microphone/mk101single.html

(sorry for the hijack)
Title: Re: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers
Post by: stirinthesauce on February 07, 2007, 04:17:12 PM
I believe Dirk (TNJazz) mentioned he had some 460's with the red lollipop's for a brief time.


Thanks! I've been searching through the archives and saw mention of these caps, but no actual feedback on sound. I'll hit Dirk up and see what his thoughts are.

BTW, I believe we met outside the Mule show here in Birmingham last Nov and you actually turned me on to here. :) Thanks for driving me to Ramen Noodle! :)

Jeff

HAH!  I remember that  ;D

Your welcome on the ramen noodles  ;)  I should do the same, my wallet hates me  >:D
Title: Re: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifier
Post by: Krispy D on February 07, 2007, 04:19:30 PM
and there is also this one:

http://www.oktavausa.com/microphone/RedMicMK-012Capsule.html
Title: Re: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers
Post by: TNJazz on February 08, 2007, 08:48:24 AM
I never used lollipops with 460's.  I used the vintage Gefell lollipops (M8 and M9) with 451's though.  Didn't really knock me out like I thought it would so they're long gone.  Plus they're much more suited to studio environment.  Vintage stuff like that makes me nervous in a "taping" environment.  The Red stuff (made by Blue) looks to be pretty solid though.  Never tried them though.  I would imagine JZ's stuff is similar (we won't go into that whole saga again though)...

Wow, JZ's getting a lot of interest here all of a sudden.  That means he'll probably be here soon enough.   :P (j/k...well, not really   ::))
Title: Re: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers
Post by: habit on February 08, 2007, 10:12:49 AM
I never used lollipops with 460's.  I used the vintage Gefell lollipops (M8 and M9) with 451's though.  Didn't really knock me out like I thought it would so they're long gone.  Plus they're much more suited to studio environment.  Vintage stuff like that makes me nervous in a "taping" environment.  The Red stuff (made by Blue) looks to be pretty solid though.  Never tried them though.  I would imagine JZ's stuff is similar (we won't go into that whole saga again though)...

Wow, JZ's getting a lot of interest here all of a sudden.  That means he'll probably be here soon enough.   :P (j/k...well, not really   ::))

Thanks for the info. I found his mics/site searching through the archive and thoguht I would get others opinions. Regardless of sound I would imagine these lollipop capsuls are big chick magnets.  ;D
Title: Re: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers
Post by: musicsherlock on February 14, 2007, 06:39:23 PM
I just received the R2 head for the 451's...I'm gonna mostly run it with the 451 but I will certainly try it with the 460 w/reducer ring this week and report back...
Title: Re: SIDE ORIENTED CHANGEABLE LOLLIPOP HEAD for 451, 460, 480 series preamplifiers
Post by: habit on February 15, 2007, 09:33:26 AM
I just received the R2 head for the 451's...I'm gonna mostly run it with the 451 but I will certainly try it with the 460 w/reducer ring this week and report back...

Thanks look forward to hearing your thoughts.