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Cole Picks Vintage
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 29 มี.ค. 2020
Selling, Repairing, and Renting Vintage Microphones out of Nashville, TN.
I make samples and videos of all of the microphones I sell!
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I make samples and videos of all of the microphones I sell!
Subscribe to stay up to date and learn more about microphones you may not have heard of.
Restoring Rare Vintage Ribbon Microphones
This video shows the restoration process behind a rare Shaftesbury RT Ribbon Microphone (made in England in the 1960's) and National WM-706 Ribbon Microphone (made in Japan in the 1960's). It's likely that I won't have another Shaftesbury ribbon on my bench ever again, and the National ribbon has a unique motor that makes for a bright sounding ribbon.
I sell microphones like these every week on my website! Check out colepicksvintage.com to purchase and learn more.
I sell microphones like these every week on my website! Check out colepicksvintage.com to purchase and learn more.
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Repairing An RCA Ribbon Microphone
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This week I take a deep dive into repairing a vintage 1960's RCA SK-46 Ribbon Microphone that was sent in for repair by a customer! I do dozens of repairs just like this one every week, so I wanted to give a better look at what my repair process looks like. If you have a vintage microphone like this one that needs repair, reach out on my website at colepicksvintage.com
The Beyer M320 Vs. M360 Vintage Microphones
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In this week's video we're comparing two of Beyer's most unique ribbon microphone models, the M320 and M360. These microphones look and sound different than Beyer's other models! If you've been intrigued about these microphones and their differences, this is the perfect video for you. You can check out the individual sound samples here: soundcloud.com/colepicksvintage I post videos just like th...
Recording Using Only 3 Vintage Microphones: Track #22
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In this week's video we're building a track using a Beyer M320 Ribbon Microphone from the 1960's, a Tannoy Type 1 Ribbon Microphone from the 1940's, and an Aiwa DM68 Dynamic Microphone from the 1960's. You can check out the individual sound samples here: soundcloud.com/colepicksvintage I post videos just like this one every Friday night, so subscribe to stay up to date on what's next! For gener...
Foster Printed Ribbon Vintage Microphones: Track #21
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In this week's video we're highlighting some unique Fostex "printed" ribbon microphones! We'll be listening to a Fostex M11RP, M80RP, and as a bonus the Beyer M61. You can check out the individual sound samples here: soundcloud.com/colepicksvintage I post videos just like this one every Friday night, so subscribe to stay up to date on what's next! For general inquires, microphone sales, and rep...
Underrated + Affordable Vintage Microphones: Track #20
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In this week's video we're building a track using some affordable and underrated vintage microphones. We're using a 1960's pair of Reslo RB Ribbon Microphones (sell for around $350 each) , a 1980's modded Oktava ML-51 Ribbon Microphone (sells unmoved for $100, modded for $325), and a 1970's AKG D109 (long body, sells for $50-100) Dynamic Microphone. You can check out the individual sound sample...
Recording With Vintage Ribbon Microphones: Track #19
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In this week's video we're building a track using an RCA 44-BX Ribbon Microphone from the 1950's, an Oktava ML-16 Ribbon Microphone from the 1960's, and a Shure 333 Ribbon Microphone from the 1960's. You can check out the individual sound samples here: soundcloud.com/colepicksvintage I post videos just like this one every Friday night, so subscribe to stay up to date on what's next! For general...
Weekly Vintage Microphone Rundowns - RCA, AKG, and Beyerdynamic
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This week we'll be running through some of the vintage microphones that I posted for sale on my website this week! We'll be listening talking about the RCA KB2A Ribbon Microphone, AKG D19C Dynamic Microphone, and Beyerdynamic M818 Stereo Dynamic Microphones. I post videos like this one every week, so subscribe to stay up to date! Check out my microphones for sale, repairs, rentals, samples and ...
Vintage Microphones From Around the World: Track #18
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In this week's video we're building a track using an RCA 77-DXM Ribbon Microphone (Japan) from the 1960's, a BBC L2 Ribbon Microphone (England) from the 1950's, and an RFT M21a Dynamic Microphone (Germany) from the 1950's. Be sure to check the end of the video for samples of the BBC L2 Lip Microphone EQ Box! You can check out the individual sound samples here: soundcloud.com/colepicksvintage I ...
Proximity Effect In Vintage Microphones: RE15 Vs. M88
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This week we'll be comparing the Electro Voice RE15 with the Beyerdynamic M88! Different microphone companies made microphones with high and low proximity effect for different uses. The RE15 has very little proximity effect, and the M88 has a ton of proximity effect. I know people that prefer both on drums, so hopefully this video helps determine which you like for yourself. After checking out ...
Recording with a 1930's RCA PB-90 Ribbon Microphone: Track #17
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This week we're laying it back with a relaxing track! I take samples of every microphone I sell, and some weeks build tracks using them. In this week's video we're using an RCA PB-90 Ribbon Microphone from the 1930's, a pair of Electro Voice Dynamic Microphones from the 1970's, and an Electro Voice RE-20 Dynamic Microphone from the 1980's. You can check out the individual sound samples here: so...
The RCA Varacoustic Vs. RCA 77-DX
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This week we'll be comparing the RCA Varacoustic side by side with the RCA 77-DX! These ribbon microphones share the same ribbon motors, however have different bodies, acoustic labyrinths, and transformers. As these microphones are often compared with each other with little info or samples, I hope this video can be a resource for comparing their differences! RCA made same of the highest quality...
Recording With Vintage Microphones: Track #16
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Every week I take samples of the microphones I sell on my website, and some weeks build tracks using them. In this week's video we're using a Philips EL6023 (AKG D12) Dynamic Microphone from the 1960's, a pair of Toshiba Type G Ribbon Microphones from the 1960's, and an RCA 88A Dynamic Microphone from the 1950's. You can check out the individual sound samples here: soundcloud.com/colepicksvinta...
Recording Jazz With the RCA 44-BX: Track #15
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This week we're getting jazzy! I take samples of every microphone I sell, and some weeks build tracks using them. In this week's video we're using an RCA 44-BX Ribbon Microphone from the 1950's, an Oktava ML-11M Ribbon Microphone from the 1960's, and a Telefunken TD66 Stereo Dynamic Microphone from the 1960's. You can check out the individual sound samples here: soundcloud.com/colepicksvintage ...
Which Vintage Electro-Voice Microphones Are The Best?
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The Electro-Voice "Variable-D" Series is one of the most popular dynamic microphone series ever made. These microphones have a reduced proximity effect that allow for easy mixing on sources that could use a pre-EQ-d microphone. In this video we compare three vintage Electro-Voice models that use the "Variable-D" principle. We're listening to a 1970's 664A which sell for around $100, a 1970's RE...
Can the Shure SM57 Compete With a Ribbon Microphone?
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Can the Shure SM57 Compete With a Ribbon Microphone?
The AKG D20 (And More) In Action: Track #14
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The AKG D20 (And More) In Action: Track #14
Original Vs. Reskinned Condenser Microphone Capsules
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Original Vs. Reskinned Condenser Microphone Capsules
Toshiba and Sennheiser Vintage Microphones: Track #13
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Toshiba and Sennheiser Vintage Microphones: Track #13
The King of Kick Drum Microphones: AKG D36
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The King of Kick Drum Microphones: AKG D36
Texture And Vintage Microphones: Track #12
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Texture And Vintage Microphones: Track #12
Blending Ribbon and Dynamic Microphones
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Blending Ribbon and Dynamic Microphones
Country Licks With Vintage Microphones: Track #11
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Country Licks With Vintage Microphones: Track #11
The RCA KB-2A Vs. RCA 44-BX Ribbon Microphones
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The RCA KB-2A Vs. RCA 44-BX Ribbon Microphones
The AKG Vintage Microphone You've NEVER Heard of
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The AKG Vintage Microphone You've NEVER Heard of
The Sennheiser MD409N Vs. The Sennheiser MD409 U3
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The Sennheiser MD409N Vs. The Sennheiser MD409 U3
Aiwa, Shure, And Sennheiser Vintage Microphones: Track #10
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Aiwa, Shure, And Sennheiser Vintage Microphones: Track #10
Sony best on drum OH, 47 FET obviously best on kick, C414 best overall on everything, Sony second best overall.
How loud was this amp? I have a 77dx and I’ve been recording with my deluxe reverb and it seems very sensitive to volume can’t get the amp past 3 even if the mic is far away. Just wanna make sure nothing is wrong with the mic
It sounds like your 77 may need a ribbon replacement! For amps and other loud sources, a 77 will distort very easily if the ribbon isn’t in good condition.
@@colepicksvintage Thank you! its an amazing sounding mic
@@colepicksvintage I see you have a space echo in your videos. Does yours have much problems with noise? I feel like mine could be quieter. Bit of a hissing problem. I’m thinking the transistors might need changing
Is the U47FET an original one from the 70s/80s or from the newer Reissue Series from 2014 to now? Thx 🙏
It’s an original one from the 1970’s!
Wow! Sounds the same!
Sounds great as overhead
That clean tone is beautiful
So many things going on here. The first thing that popped out to me was how different the hi hats are, they more prominent on the STCs. Then how dry the toms are on the STCs, yet fuller in a way that the heads are differentiated more from the shells. The Coles seem more balanced EQ-wise overall but I get more room sound from the STCs that seems to be a clearer sonic picture that is more truthful than I believe the Coles are conveying. At this age the STCs' screen material is likely super stiff and therefore more porous, its electrical components are also hardened from age and transferring higher current levels than the original spec which would suggest a higher likelihood of harmonics added to louder sources (probably in a very smooth and consistent way). Most materials tend to stiffen with age and become brittle, be it wood, paper, plastics, paper/oil capacitors, ceramic diodes and resisters, etc. Sometimes that's a good thing, like old guitar strings, piano soundboards, violin/viola/cello bodies and tops. Do yourself a big favor and never part with either pair because both of them are awesome tools and there just might be situations down the road where they will compliment each other very nicely.
Best Mic video on youtube. No nonsense, no tricks, no sales, just the love for music and vintage mics!
D20 all day. Alan Parsons go to kick mic
664 killed it on the Toms, amazing sound. Every other application was too thin for me unless you are going for that sound.
This was a great demo. Well done.
Beyer M160 <3, M260 is terrible and best for me on drum & Guitar Amp !
i use 635a all the time but usually on isolated tracking because the omni thing can be a bit of a stress
Would this work ok for vocals or speech?
Yes! These are awesome too!!
So cool!
Love these! Thanks!!
This was super cool to see and hear
Thx!
What is the make of your acoustic?
They all sound quite muffled on the acoustic guitar. It's like they all roll off at about 6000 Hz, and by 13000 it sounds like it's -9 dB at least. I think this is on purpose though, these are studio voice mic's and rolling off the high frequencies helps reduce the 'plosives', the dreaded exploding "P"''s and hissing "S";s non-talented voice actors tend to have... lol But for acoustic guitar, what's needed is a good flat frequency response with as little microphone internal resonant frequencies as possible, and good high frequency sensitivity to be able to pick up the crisp sound of new strings, the sound of the pick, or sounds from fingering etc. They all sound pretty good on the first voice test though, when you were speaking directly into the mic like it's intended use.
Nice comparison. I have the 664 and to my ears I wouldn’t spend the extra money on the 10 or 15, although all three sound really good.
Differences between these mics could very easily be made up for with a low eq cut or boost. Realizing what the mics themselves sound like is crucial but use whichever makes you happy on a particular source or in whatever way you prefer to work.
is it crazy that i preferred the sound of it before you fixed it? 😂
We already know he picks vintage.
Hi, great video. I have a BM5 myself that I use for overheads as well. I am curious about the microphone mount that you have to yours. Is it an original, because I have never seen on like that. Is it original, or something custom-made? I live in Copenhagen, so I have seen lots of these mics, but never this mount. Thanks Frederik
Yes, there are small differences (as pointed out by others) but I think from the perspective of feel you get the same thing from both pairs. And it's a great feel! Also your drum sound in the room seems to be great already!
Hey Cole! I became very interested in these BM3s recently. I am seeing many of them labeled modded, or with changed ribbon etc... Does that an inevitable part of the game with a 60 year old microphone getting the ribbon changed in order to get great studio results with it?(I am thinking low noise and stuff like that) Have you come across any 60's BM3 mics that were in perfect condition, and there was nothing to do with them in terms of maintenance? Best, Abel
Hey Abel! Every now and then I find a B&O that still has its ribbons in perfect shape, but I’d say more than half the time they need their ribbon replaced to hold up on high SPL sources, etc. Do note that while I still love the sound of them, B&O’s tend to have pretty weak magnets and needs lots of gain compared to other ribbons!
@@colepicksvintage Thank you! This is very useful help. Would not be so good to find "my mic" with trial and error...
AKG C414EB with brass capsule BEST allround microphone ever made to this day. Natural and sounds amazing!
There you have the best allround microphones to this day. Sounds natural and amazing!
Too close to tell. I have a modern one. I’m very protective of. I’d hate to stretch the ribbon with a sneeze.
I have at least one or more of every one of these mics plus a few other weird EV's like RE50, RE20, etc... I've always liked the 664 over the 666. People just want the 666 cause of the devil. I love my 635a's too for under snare, guitar cabs, sometimes a trashy overhead on a kit or cock mic. They sound great totally smashed by a compressor. I also have a 674 that is a great vocal and guitar mic. RE15 are cool but i cannot figure out the price lately, $350-$450 is insane. I have 3 and didn't pay over $50 for any of them. Suddenly they are through the roof. I'm sure someone said Nirvana used them or some such trash and it is driving up the price. EV mics are such strange beasts, never the obvious choice but often surprising.
I own a Melodium and use it on almost everything…its just very musical
What acoustic guitar is that? It sounds so good in all of your videos! The Gretsch electrics do too!!
It’s a 1957 Gibson LG-3, thanks so much!
The 57 sounds better
I really enjoy discovering these mics. I appreciate the opportunity to pair them against modern options.
id love to hear the 57 with the Toshiba together on the Princeton
damn that matchless is noisy! microphone sounds decent, thanks for sharing
You are a bloody legend!! love these videos!!!!
What audio interface do you use?
Back when I made this video just a UAD Apollo!
I have five of the 664 mics. I use it with my old bands PA. It been years since I used them but they’re ready to go
Cole, have oyu had a chance to listen to the new production C38b mics? Do you think they sound "close enough" to the old ones?
We have some uher oem 202's
Love your channel but your pronounciation of beyer is killing me!
Oh no haha I didn’t realize I was wrong!
@@colepicksvintage i'm a german nativespeaker and it's just one of those things that bug me without too much reason 😂 It's pronounced more like "buy-er" so the "a" is like when you say "ah" in english.
Both sound great
wauw... I thought that I "needed" m88...now NEED a D12 :) thanks for the video, dude!
Those Shaftesbury microphones are exceedingly rare! Nice video!
Really cool, I’m enjoying your videos!! Quick question, are you still able to source the Beyerdynamic headphone drivers to do the conversion like you did for Manny Nieto?? I believe you converted the X 50? To basically be a 380? Thanks 😊
Thanks so much! And send me an email!
been hooked to your content for the last couple of weeks! thanks for sharing!
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