What I wanted and what I got

[Bapu]

I wanted to replace my mid-grade drum overhead mics to these:

 

But I got this instead:

 

First off I, got mine brand new for $954 with tax and shipping on reverb.com.

Why would I get one mic in place of two? Well on deep dive the Sphere can actually operate as a stereo mic when positioned directly between the front and back capsule.

And, the software emulates the Coles, so I 'get' the Coles sound for less than a third of the price. And I get to sell my two Sennheiser condenser mics for a little mo9re cash back.

Edited October 31, 2022 by Bapu

[craigb]

Oh...  Mic's.  For some reason I thought this fred was going to be on a more interesting topic!

Sorry, my bad! ?

[Bapu]

Well, it's on the UPS truck for delivery so it's an interesting topic around here. ? 

[Zargg]

Nais.

But as far as I can tell (I just read about it), you'd need to record with an UAD AI, using the Sphere 180 plugin to get stereo recording, or Am I way off?

Congrats anyway mate!

[Bapu]

39 minutes ago, Zargg said:

Nais.

But as far as I can tell (I just read about it), you'd need to record with an UAD AI, using the Sphere 180 plugin to get stereo recording, or Am I way off?

Congrats anyway mate!

Uh oh, I did not catch that. I'll need to look into it further.

[Bapu]

47 minutes ago, Zargg said:

Nais.

But as far as I can tell (I just read about it), you'd need to record with an UAD AI, using the Sphere 180 plugin to get stereo recording, or Am I way off?

Congrats anyway mate!

From the Townsend Labs site FAQs.

[craigb]

Tonight's a perfect night for phantom power! ?

[Zargg]

57 minutes ago, Bapu said:

From the Townsend Labs site FAQs.

That's great!

[DeeringAmps]

Hey Ed,

 I did not find the L22 useful for doing stereo recordings. Instead I replaced it with a n AEA R88. 
YMMV

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[Wibbles]

What I wanted:

 

What I got:

[kennywtelejazz]

 

1 hour ago, Wibbles said:

What I wanted:

 

What I got:

                                                                                                                      

                                                        

                                                       

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I feel your Pain Wibbles

                                          

                                                       What I wanted :

    

                                                              What I got :

Kenny

Edited November 1, 2022 by kennywtelejazz

[Doc H]

1 hour ago, kennywtelejazz said:

 

                                                       

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I feel your Pain Wibbles

                                          

                                                       What I wanted :

    

                                                              What I got :

Kenny

Kenny, think of it this way, the dog will never sue you for half of your music gear outta spite. 

[Doc H]

16 hours ago, Bapu said:

I wanted to replace my mid-grade drum overhead mics to these:

 

But I got this instead:

 

First off I, got mine brand new for $954 with tax and shipping on reverb.com.

Why would I get one mic in place of two? Well on deep dive the Sphere can actually operate as a stereo mic when positioned directly between the front and back capsule.

And, the software emulates the Coles, so I 'get' the Coles sound for less than a third of the price. And I get to sell my two Sennheiser condenser mics for a little mo9re cash back.

Nice Ed. I hope it brings many hours of recorded joy. 

[Bapu]

3 hours ago, DeeringAmps said:

Hey Ed,

 I did not find the L22 useful for doing stereo recordings. Instead I replaced it with a n AEA R88. 
YMMV

t

Are you saying you tried the L22 as a stereo drum overhead mic? That's my only plan for it.

Edited November 1, 2022 by Bapu

[kennywtelejazz]

29 minutes ago, Doc H said:

Kenny, think of it this way, the dog will never sue you for half of your music gear outta spite. 

The dog won't have to sue me at all .

If he is home by himself for too long he will get bored and chew up my favorite guitar and every other piece of musical gear I own ...

Bitflipper knows exactly what I'm talking about ?

 

Sorry Bapu I wish I could contribute as per the topic ...

 

Kenny

[Bapu]

34 minutes ago, kennywtelejazz said:

Sorry Bapu I wish I could contribute as per the topic ...

 

Kenny

It wouldn't be a CH thread if it does not off topic on the first page.

Edited November 1, 2022 by Bapu

[Bapu]

Update: Since I respect Tom's opinion I picked up a used (mint condition) AEA R88 mk2 stereo ribbon mic on Reverb for $1638.

Now I'll have choices galore.

Edited November 1, 2022 by Bapu

[DeeringAmps]

8 hours ago, Bapu said:

you saying you tried the L22 as a stereo drum overhead mic

No. I tried it for stereo guitar and mandolin. 
what is the “back” diaphragm in mono , is never as hot a signal even when “off axis” for a stereo capture. I was not impressed (with the stereo results). Interesting piece of kit, but I don’t think you’ll get the results you are looking for. At least I didn’t/couldn’t. They have some tutorials online, I inquired about stereo , if I remember correctly, “we’re working on it “ was the reply. Maybe the software has evolved. I don’t see how the discrepancy in the captures could. But maybe…

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Edited November 1, 2022 by DeeringAmps