WTB: Gefell UM/UMT 70 x2

[original_min]

Hi Everyone.

Just an enquiry at this stage as it may extend beyond the finances, but we're after a couple of these for acoustic guitar and general stereo duties. A matched pair would of course be extra awesome.

Anyone offloading a couple of these lousy microphones?
minnie

[Text_Edifice]

Doesn't help - but I've been looking for one of these for ages. You can always get them off ebay if price is no real object, normally restored and reskinned for $1200-$1300.

[original_min]

Yep.
There was a pair in Germany that went for $1500 AUD plus shipping last year.
I sat there, thinking 'I really should grab these' while that friggin ebay clock ticked over.

I can't find the right smiley, but they do come up right?

[original_min]

If there's anything else that might fit the bill, please sing out.

Happy New Year Everyone.

[Text_Edifice]

Myles was selling a gyraf diy build with an m7 capsule (similar to um70), not stereo but probably fantastic and a good buy.

[chribble]

I've got mt711s which is transformer less and sounds cool. But cleaner

I've had both.

I think you can pick them up cheaper as people don't go bonkers for them

[mylesgm]

I've got several gefell mics and I love them including the 691/2 bodies and the m581 bodies and a variety of caps to match including the um70s. A very flexible system and they really do sound great... would love to get some m930s too.

[original_min]

Yes, just love the sound of the Gefells, pricey now though!
The transformerless ones mentioned earlier (the mt71s/m200 style) are in our list, along with Peluso P28 and unexpectedly AKG451, really looking for 2 of a kind though.

The other thing was some Calrec pencil mics we used years ago, but they seem a bit hard to find.
The search continues...

[Text_Edifice]

I actually have 2 x pairs of AKG's, 2 with cardioid and 2 with hyper cardioid caps. They're really nice, bright though.

For drums I prefer the gefell pencils with the omni caps, full and dark.

[original_min]

Are they the 451s you have there Dave?

[Text_Edifice]

yep 4 x c451's - two with ck1's and two with ck3's

[Ben M]

Love my UM70.
I do have a Gefell 692 with capsules spare if you're interested...

[original_min]

Ben, thanks for the reply.
I've sent you a PM.