My Mic BROKE. Can I fix it?

Well crap. It’s broken. In this one I try changing the tunes in my Manley reference cardioid microphone. It’s a tube condenser so the tube CAN be an issue but in this case.. well we will just have wait and see.
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[@demagmusic]

Customer Service Sucks Lately. So hard to get results. Not even just audio world, but general life. I feel your pain

[@elpardoe]

How about a video on your process for replacing or acquiring new gear? How do you research, who's opinions matter to you most, are you as brand loyal as other engineers can be, where do you go for the best deal... that sorta thing!

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

That would be a great idea… However, this one would be different. I was in a pinch. And the pandemic doesn’t make getting equipment easy. But I lucked out.

[@elpardoe]

@@RecordingStudioLoser True, I've had nightmares trying to get most things without it being backordered, or just flat out discontinued. But maybe the next planned purchase you intend to make, would love to see your process.

Amazing videos as always! We would love to see a video about the Soyuz mic!

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I’m on it

[@roq_itrecordingstudio4152]

Same here please. In depth Soyuz video. Yes Please

[@bicross87]

Really dig that type of content, too, yep !

[@joaoantoniovione484]

I'm kinda in the same situation. My go-to mic, a peavey studio M2, seems like it lost everything below 2kHz, and switching btw polar patterns don't seem to help. I was told it was the capsule, then the company has not called back for a refurb/parts (neither those who sold it offer any repair). Making do with 57s and other dynamics, but this one really made the difference for me. Shame on me I didn't have a pair already.

[@wadeburgan1574]

I hope they take care of you bro. That's ridiculous that a mic at that price point just all of a sudden stops working.

[@seanemmettfullerton]

I'm soooo not an amp tube snob... but :) we have a couple of 1950s era Mullard 12ax7's and some low output AU's that are creamy hifi bliss in Fender amps - takes that gnarly edge off of a clean strat or tele.

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I’ve spent a stupid amount of tubes and just didn’t notice the difference. Maybe it was buyers remorse clouding my ears?

[@seanemmettfullerton]

@@RecordingStudioLoser Ha! I hear ya! :) For me, it's sorta like differentiating between Starbucks Italian and French roasts. One is occasionally less awful than the other...

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

😂

[@thegeorgewhite]

Did you get the Soyuz 017 tube?

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

… I did

[@patrickowen4625]

Love your channel, man. That tree on the wall behind you is sweet! What’s it’s story?

[@alexandrereis7316]

Please make a one mic song with the soyuz!

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Oh… that’s an idea

[@alexandrereis7316]

@@RecordingStudioLoser I've been a long time admirer of the company but I don't own any of their products unfortunately. I'd love to see what you would do with it.

[@miniatureface]

Please do! Is that the su-017 tube? I payed an arm and a leg for that this past January and have been loving it. I’d love to see what you get with it.

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

It is!

[@MrDJStress12]

Did you figure it out? my Manley just stop working.. had it for over 10 years I was hoping its just the tube

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I eventually got it fixed. But only after I had really started to dig another mic. I don’t recall what was wrong with mine but it was not the tube.

[@eonzeromusic]

this same thing has happened to mine. What was the fix?

[@diyrecordingstudio]

Hey Jeremy, love the content. Shame it wasn't the cable. Have you got some skills with a soldering iron? Probably wouldn't be too difficult to fix yourself. The harder part is identifying the problem.

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I do. But I’m trying to maintain the warranty….

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I built most of to preamps. The CAPI 500 series stuff. So much fun.

[@diyrecordingstudio]

@@RecordingStudioLoser oh yeah that's super fair.

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@@RecordingStudioLoser oh that's awesome man. The Capi gear is pretty great. Your studio looks really amazing btw.

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

Hey, at least the hold music didn't suck...

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

The first 6 times weren’t bad.

[@alexanderhill308]

Hey there! I’m having a similar issue with my mic. What ended up being the issue with yours? Thanks!

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Hey. If I recall a cap blew. Led to changing most of the circuit and the tube. Quite a pricey expensive fix.

[@kniferideaudio]

Reflow the solder joints on the Manley cable?

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I would…. But I want to maintain what warranty I do have.

[@nickyboyleo]

Hey man, I’ve been pretty torn between getting a Manley reff and a u87. Primarily I will be using it on vocals but do record a lot of guitar and other instruments. Curious of your thoughts. Thanks

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I’m biased… I was never totally into the u87. (I can feel the stones being thrown as we speak). I dig the Manley. And would still be using it if I hadn’t kinds been forced into upgrading. That said I’ll be selling my ref 😉

[@nickyboyleo]

@@RecordingStudioLoser I hear you thanks for the quick reply man and Thank you for everything you do! You are killing it!

[@GuizMemo]

What was your issue btw ?

[@bsoundsrecordingstudio7059]

What mic did you buy in the meantime

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Soyuz 017 tube

[@gourabshow3993]

👍

[@BI11YB0NE5]

Dancing to hold music… it’s a necessary evil

[@poweredbyWatts]

12aT7?

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Yes, I am an idiot

[@assshakerstudios549]

So typical that you can't get ahold of an actual human being to talk to and see if they can actually give you customer service in trying to solve your broken mic problem! Especially since you paid a shit ton of money for a microphone that should last 50+years for that kind of money!

[@jamiemcparland]

Well.. if you look at his watch, he's calling at like 6:30 PM. So not to surprising no one was around to help.

[@garethde-witt6433]

Well that’s not very Manley 😂

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Got eeeem

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you need multimeter

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I have one.

[@tylerdegutis1359]

just make a new manley yourself lmao

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I wish