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Microphone
By: Mac Date: June 17, 2015, 12:13 pm
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So this is really more about art and aesthetics than
functionality. And at the core... just something I'd like to
have... than need!
Lately I've been ramping up wanting a 'classic' iconic
Microphone to put in my office. Leaning towards Deco/Art Deco
look.
Maybe, just maybe one day I would actually use it, but for now
as a decorative element in the room. I've whittled it down to 2
that I love the looks of. There are others that interest me too
in the style sense. They all work, meaning not just plastic
replication.
Wondering if you ever thought about Mic's. Other iconic mic's I
should consider?
1st up is the classic [glow=red,2,300]Shure Microphone 5575LE
(limited edition)[/glow] (aprox $400)
HTML http://www.infomusic.pl/img/artykuly/zdjecia/MC4yMzQ5MDkwMCAxNDE3Njk2MTM3.jpg
Next is contemporary design on old classic
[glow=red,2,300]Heil Fin[/glow] (Aprox $220)
HTML http://www.heilsound.com/pro/sales-support/Heil%20Sound%20Product%20Images/Heil%20Sound%20Microphones/Heil%20Sound%20The%20Fin/FIN%20%20red.jpg
HTML http://www.heilsound.com/pro/sales-support/Heil%20Sound%20Product%20Images/Heil%20Sound%20Microphones/Heil%20Sound%20The%20Fin/BlackFin-b.jpg
HTML http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/610auZlblzL._SY355_.jpg
Then what started it all is the [glow=red,2,300]Blue Snowball
[/glow](aprox $60)
Modified:
HTML http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae51/shocktop_band/PB300015-1.jpg
New:
HTML http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images500x500/Blue_SNOWBALL_BUNDLE_BA_Snowball_USB_Condenser_Microphone_651857.jpg
and finally the [glow=red,2,300]Blue Bluebird[/glow] (aprox
$200)
HTML http://beatstruggles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/GratuiTous-Blue-Bluebird.jpg
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Re: Microphone
By: Neumatic Date: June 17, 2015, 1:39 pm
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Those are gorgeous, dude.
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Re: Microphone
By: Chiprocks1 Date: June 18, 2015, 9:10 pm
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I wouldn't mind having one of each.
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Re: Microphone
By: Mac Date: July 6, 2015, 9:54 am
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Over the last few weeks, I�ve been doing some thinking and
research. I came this close to pulling the trigger on getting
the Shure 5575 Anniversary edition. That�s a lot of freakin
money. So my mind started to think of alternatives. You can get
an original Shure 55 �Fatboy� just about anywhere and any
condition. So I decided to go that route. On a side note, if I
can get one not working, and for parts, I saw a great idea of
making one into a desk lamp. I might have gone in that
direction. But I did score a nice used one for $100.
I love the base stand and thought it was something they thought
of for the anniversary. Actually the art deco base was very
common for these microphones. I discovered you get the base too
pretty easily. I scored one for $50.
I�ll have to do some minor clean-up and paint, but for a 1/3 of
the cost I�m getting something that is fun, cool and makes me
happy.
I�ll add pictures later.
This is a fun little hobby.
By the by, if the this works out nicely, I might look into
refurbishing to original or the lamp idea. Cleaned up, these
things double and triple in price.
Edit add:
I bought a stand like this (minus the black portion)... that
needs a little clean up work. I've been noticing that some of
the models have some very bright colored foam appearing through
the slots of the microphone. I'm liking the red or cobalt blue.
That will be my next part of the project to go after.
HTML https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Shure_desktop_microphone_stand.jpg
and then I bought the microphone Shure 55S Fatboy (used and some
scratches) like this...
HTML https://reverb-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/a_exif,c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_75,w_226/v1417373277/zs5znjppx2kqwyv33ykp.jpg
Yes, the anniversary edition looks awesome with the full chrome
and bright foam and the slick stand. But $400?
and here is the 'desklamp' idea...
HTML https://img0.etsystatic.com/033/0/7088965/il_fullxfull.610143376_qewr.jpg
HTML http://www.shureblog.co.uk/content/uploads/2013/04/custom-blue-55-new.jpg
[img]
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Re: Microphone
By: Mac Date: July 15, 2015, 10:47 am
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So I got my Fatboy and am pleased as punch. It looks brand
new... and it's got the Cobalt Blue foam. Save for the
scratches, which are minor at best, this thing is beautiful to
look at and hold.
I got the base too. It's in decent shape. I'm looking into
Powder Coating thee piece. I'm thinking a candy apple blue to
bring the highlights of the blue in the microphone. I need to
get some quotes on what that would cost me.
If you don't know what Powder Coating is, here is just a brief
example. I am actually surprised at how well it looks. My
experience from watching my dad with his hot rods was either a
lacquer paint or powder coat and at that time was very dull and
had some texture. Hell my co-workers told me I could easily set
up a DIY at home.
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqmWm2f8A08
and then I run across this process of Hydrographics. So cool...
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCtPlEMjGGQ
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Re: Microphone
By: Mac Date: July 19, 2015, 10:26 am
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So here's my newly acquired Shure Super 55 'Fatboy', and the
S-36 Base. I'm currently in the process of painting the base.
The Microphone is in excellent condition. I went to the hobby
store and went in the model building area where they had a nice
assorment of acylic and lacquer paints. I decided to go with a
Blue Pearl Lacquer. I need to finish it with a clear coat.
More pictures to come...
[URL=
HTML http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Macarina/media/Microphone/IMG_0039_zpse1prwn2x.jpg.html][IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Macarina/Microphone/IMG_0039_zpse1prwn2x.jpg[/img][/URL]
[URL=
HTML http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Macarina/media/Microphone/IMG_0038_zps20erzu04.jpg.html][IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Macarina/Microphone/IMG_0038_zps20erzu04.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Microphone
By: Mac Date: July 19, 2015, 10:32 am
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Now here is my next project... Turner 33D
Kinda looking for some artistic thoughts on this one. I
envisioned a dual tone or more on this mic. Notice the very
distinctive lines. The fins and the opening. Also notice the
slight pitting. I need to get rid of that... I hope. I was
thinking of either polishing the metal and painting portions of
the mic a color. Or painting the mic in two colors... maybe
contrasting?
Any thoughts. I can provide examples of what inspired me to
think this direction.
Again, it's all about the Art Deco look. I just find these
pieces beautiful.
[URL=
HTML http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Macarina/media/Microphone/IMG_0041_zpsh3trwdoq.jpg.html][IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Macarina/Microphone/IMG_0041_zpsh3trwdoq.jpg[/img][/URL]
[URL=
HTML http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Macarina/media/Microphone/IMG_0040_zpseh0dq5mt.jpg.html][IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Macarina/Microphone/IMG_0040_zpseh0dq5mt.jpg[/img][/URL]
[URL=
HTML http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Macarina/media/Microphone/IMG_0042_zpsgw2weklt.jpg.html][IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Macarina/Microphone/IMG_0042_zpsgw2weklt.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Microphone
By: Neumatic Date: July 19, 2015, 1:14 pm
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That really is a beautiful piece.
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Re: Microphone
By: Mac Date: July 19, 2015, 5:56 pm
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It is isn't it.
And we finished. Put a 'wet look' clear coat on and I'm pretty
damn happy about it. And to think I was going to do powder coat.
[URL=
HTML http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Macarina/media/Microphone/IMG_0057_zps9zcmwvfx.jpg.html][IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Macarina/Microphone/IMG_0057_zps9zcmwvfx.jpg[/img][/URL]
[URL=
HTML http://s4.photobucket.com/user/Macarina/media/Microphone/IMG_0056_zpslm4buc37.jpg.html][IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Macarina/Microphone/IMG_0056_zpslm4buc37.jpg[/img][/URL]
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Re: Microphone
By: Mac Date: July 19, 2015, 6:01 pm
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I played around a little with buffing the Turner 33D mic. A
cloth buffer with rubbing compound did squat. I moved onto a
wire brush. That did some cleaning up. I still have some
bubbling pitting that won't budge. I think I'll do a little
more. Try a fine metal sand paper. Still need to come up with a
paint plan.
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