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whalewtchr · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:04 pm Post subject: Pearlman TM-1

Curious if anyone has used the Pearlman TM-1. Thinking about a tube mic but afraid they may be a bit dark and require a fancy pre to tweak it.
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

that's one of the few I haven't tried ...Jeff McNeal uses it and swears by it, last I heard. (he's the voice of Autozone, among other things)

If you go to gearslutz, there are tons of threads about it, mostly positive. It's supposed to match up well with a Pacifica mic pre.

The only tube mic I've tried is the Telefunken AK 47....it was nice. Oh wait, also tried the Mojave MA-200. Not as nice, on my voice anyway.

whalewtchr · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 10:49 pm Post subject:

Thanks Rob. Pearlman will allow three days to see if any of their mics like your voice, very tempted to find out. Another friend reminded me that a mic may like your voice but not your space, so very true and also something to determine. Such a personal and specific choice as the saying goes.
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Frank F · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:49 pm Post subject:

The Pearlman TM-1 is one of the top tube mics for vocals - not necessarily VOists. Top of the line is still (in my humble opinion) the Neuman U47.

For a low priced mic with a great sound (once the tube is changed out) the MXL V69ME is on top for VO. With a good tube, this mic can match sound with some of the more expensive toys. This microphone has a problem which most tubes microphones also capture - that of being extremely sensitive.

If you are simply looking for a new mic with punch and clarity - I am about to test the new Lauten Audio FC387 "Atlantis". The FET mic is touted to have unique high mids, and high frequencies while being full and rich on the low end. The cost? About the same as the Pearlman TM-1.

Frank F
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

M-Audio Sputnik might also be a contender. Haven't tried that one either but have heard good things about it.

whalewtchr · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:33 am Post subject:

Thanks for the tip Frank on the MXL V69ME, valuable information. Please let us know about the "Atlantis" when you're done with the test.
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kgenus · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:11 pm Post subject:

Tube mics, by their nature, are not dark. That's the capsule. If requested, Pearlman will mod the mic for your needs.... that's the beauty of working with the manufacturer.
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Jacob Ekstroem · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:26 pm Post subject:

kgenus · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:01 pm Post subject:

It's also a first for me that someone would quote only half of my statement then attempt to follow up with a presumption that I have generalized. The fact remains that mics are tuned to a specific EQ response by their manufacturer.
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Jacob Ekstroem · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:04 pm Post subject:

Kevin, so sorry I misunderstood you. It's a... language handicap thing. I see your point now.
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Frank F · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:40 pm Post subject:

kgenus · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject:

Jacob, no worries.
Frank, and that's exactly why I said what I exactly what I said.
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Philip Banks · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:33 am Post subject:

The jargon "tube warmth" is simply a euphamism for distortion and I would prefer that nothing "warm" left the building. Should "warmth" be needed I have a setting on my preamp to add it to my mic. Should "warmth" not be required and I have an awesome WTF234 with the Mallard Beak valve upgrade mod done by the guy who used to work for a Ukranian manufacturer that specialised in the mic widly not used in US radio in the 1960's I have no wiggly switch to turn it off.

Frank F · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:01 am Post subject:

Shhhesh, agree with someone and they get upset; I wonder what would happen if I disagreed?

Phillip, where can I get one of those "awesome WTF234 with the Mallard Beak valve upgrade"? I do want the "wiggly switch" though.

Frank F
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I likes me some wiggly switch cool