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rphilbeck

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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2007, 08:03:08 PM »

I've been trying to find a screen that attaches to the mic like this for a long time, and all my searches have turned up zilch. I hope you're right!  
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Barry Hufker

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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2007, 08:12:20 PM »

I had searched before for that kind of screen and like RPhilbeck never had any luck.  Then tonight, bingo!  I couldn't believe how easy it was to find.

I found it here: http://member.rivernet.com.au/gwagner/U47Parts/U47popscreen. htm

And I've written to Mr. Wagner to see about price and availability.
I'll let you know what he says.  In the meantime, here's a pic I copp'd from his site:


index.php/fa/6170/0/
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2007, 08:16:12 PM »

Klaus Heyne wrote on Thu, 13 September 2007 14:45

Of course, I immediately asked the Neunmann rep about that, when I saw the screen: can one buy "just" the screen?

He said, offering this accessory independently right now, would cut into the complete package's uniqueness, before it had a chance on the market. Cherry-picking it would defy the purpose of the exercise.



"uniqueness"?  Neumann's standard of unique nowadays is to polish a few parts on a u87, stick it in a briefcase, and add a custom pop filter?
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2007, 08:19:21 PM »

Barry,  I'll save you some trouble.  That spit screen only fits on the U47/48 bodies.  It is designed for that body style.  It would not work with the U67/87 with their tapered bodies.  That is what I was told by Wagner.


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Barry Hufker

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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2007, 08:27:24 PM »

I have a U47 so that solves one problem.

As I look at the U87 screen I wonder that the same screen wouldn't work.  I know Mr. Wagner said no, but in both pictures, the screens are just under the basket, so I'm thinking a little modification and things might be OK.

But taking your point, I'll keep up the search.

Barry
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #20 on: September 14, 2007, 04:52:22 PM »

Incidentally I found an identical looking one offered by Violet:

http://www.violetusa.com/accessories.php
index.php/fa/6177/0/
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #21 on: September 15, 2007, 09:42:01 AM »

I have a very similar screen with my Blue Blueberry mic as well. The Kiwi, and Cactus have a similar screen. Very good design
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #22 on: September 15, 2007, 10:58:32 AM »

I've come to learn at least some of these screens are made in Germany, and for several mic. companies.

Klaus?

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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #23 on: September 15, 2007, 11:38:12 AM »

wagner sold me a custom 47 shock mount, and it turned out to be a blue shockmount.
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #24 on: September 16, 2007, 01:16:27 PM »

The Blue shockmounts are now made in China, too.  They were originally made in Latvia, but when problems started between Scruples/JZ/Violet and Blue, all the accessories (but not the mics, other than the Balls) went to China to be made.  
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #25 on: September 16, 2007, 02:02:55 PM »

Barry Hufker wrote on Sat, 15 September 2007 07:58

I've come to learn at least some of these screens are made in Germany, and for several mic. companies.
Klaus?


I know nothing. You seem to know  something? Please share, what you have "come to learn"!
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #26 on: September 16, 2007, 02:38:18 PM »

I've come to learn the screens are made in Germany!  That's the sum total of my knowledge on this subject.

I thought maybe with all the people you know in Germany something might strike a chord with you where you say "aha, I can figure then who this is".  But I guess it didn't have that effect.

When I know more I'll spill my guts (although not literally).

Barry
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #27 on: September 16, 2007, 06:38:00 PM »

maxdimario wrote on Sat, 15 September 2007 08:38

wagner sold me a custom 47 shock mount, and it turned out to be a blue shockmount.


Did it have BLUE silkscreened on it? Drag if so.
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #28 on: September 16, 2007, 07:10:47 PM »

Barry Hufker wrote on Sun, 16 September 2007 11:38

I've come to learn the screens are made in Germany!  That's the sum total of my knowledge on this subject.


Yes, please spill you beans, guts, and any other non-attached organs:
Made in Germany mcirophone-related hardware would be nice, especially these days, where the only "mainland" competition comes from the Czech Republic!
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Re: U87 Anniversary Edition
« Reply #29 on: September 17, 2007, 05:49:20 AM »

Klaus Heyne wrote on Wed, 12 September 2007 08:50

Schallfeldnebel wrote on Wed, 12 September 2007 04:18

The extra popscreen looks to me very suspect. It may work as an acoustical antenna conducting resonances into the housing of the microphone.


Neumann staff explained it as a tribute to the Beatles days, when a similar looking (probably EMI-made) popper stopper adorned the U48s (and C12s!) at Abbey Road Studios.



I've been told that their engineer made 12 of them.


Also a nice video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmCWS8GCa-M

Here at the end of the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BagUvGGO0DM
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