All user reviews for the The T.bone SCT2000

Tube Condenser Microphones multidirectional (omnidirectional / cardioid / figure 8), with a knob to turn on the power supply to use intermediate positions.

I first bought the SCT700, following rave reviews of AF, requiring a large static membrane for 159 euros ... and I was amazed.
So I wanted to buy the "full" version of the SCT to enjoy the multidirectivité (and make changes at the same time).

Already, the packaging of SCT2000 is still more flattering than the SCT700.Les storage places provided for the different elements of the microphone are better damn well.
For cons, the 7-pin cable supplied with the SCT2000 is 3 meters against 10 meters for the other, which is sufficient, but it is shorter.
Otherwise, there are no caps supplied with the SCT2000, I liked him the windshield, she served me, I'll have to buy one, but hey, it's no big deal.

OVERALL OPINION

So the sound is indeed very cardioid close SCT700, maybe a slight advantage for SCT2000 but it's very subjective, is worth ca.
The multidirectivités (I tried mostly cardio and a little omni) are very effective, starting from cardioid, the more one moves towards the omni in the intermediate positions, the more the sound opens up and becomes clear and bright ...
But I have not tried in great conditions, either so I prefer to stay in cardio or the intermediate position to the nearest omni cardioid to make good catches.

The original lamp, a 12ax7b (the same as for SCT700 I think), is more correct than I think I hear almost no wind and the sound delivered is not aggressive at all, it is round and fairly well defined.
I even found him a bit too low current, which increases the proximity effect (quite small by the way unless they put the mic to 10cm) and lacks a bit of openness and clarity.
In this connection, I could compare it with another lamp, a NOS Mullard 12at7WA, and character of the micro has changed significantly.
With the latter, in fact, quite the opposite of the Chinese, the bass is not overwhelming at all, but the highs are very bright, maybe too much, which makes the voice clear, bright, open, a little hard and even a little aggressive at times (I sing tenor instead). The sound seems to me more precise and better defined, but less round.
In fact, the Mullard gives a little color to my voice while the Chinese seem rather friendly tone of my voice.

I will try other lights soon (12AX7EH, 12AY7/6072a EH) but it is clear that the choice of the lamp can change, sometimes in a very large extent, the overall tone, and improve the ci.C is really to try anyway.

As expected, this microphone is more than good, I for my money, however I intend to do soon qualques mods to get the mic to the class above and be even happier.
And as a professional technician told me working with Neumann, slices of Neve consoles, SSL and everything else.
It is useless to 1000 euros in a mic so the audio is not following behind.
For good demos, models, AC is more than enough, and maybe a little more in a good strip and everything ...

T says it all, dj on this point.

except that the solid suspension (and beauty inspire confidence!

OVERALL OPINION

I qq I test microphones and other bcp ...
it bleuf me by its quality in terms of its price (first) and its quality, period (then)!
I feel the COST of the catch with him is "ease".
it seems that all the dynamics going on without forcing, without yrflchir, just ... with a perennial natural and true. That said, it is not for the percussion mchantes, either. it is mainly a vocal mic.

This microphone is careless ... ct when others give the impression of working.
its spectrum is equilibrated trs ... the point that it does not seem to have "sound" (as the one NT2, or a mk319 sm58, microphone all good) but to show real life.
we hear also not what is called a lamp (there is no grain, etc ... and all that stuff guitarists) but we just tural this ease, that has not often ct "crispquot; of electronic transistors.
and besides it's nice to hear!

So certainly in terms of default, we can note a trslger breath (classic microphones in lamps) and a disparity lgre MODEL another ( every time is good, but not exactly, exactly the same ...) whether in terms of sound that sometimes the color of the body mtal!
but when I see the report qualitprix this microphone, I think that the Chinese miracle is perhaps a shame, etc ...
but also that the margin of bnficiaire neumann, despite his charges etc ... it may be not be as far from the ?!...

thomann has of stopping the run tlcaster driver! ...
then take you on this before they come to their SCT2000 IDE him do the same or raise tariffs ...

Dpart in this micro t was chosen by a friend for making voice or instrument in proximity.

Allchant price, but so low that even when I had some doubts.

Double capsule large, double triode tube (12AT7 I think) Casing collection outdoor switching directivity.

The packaging is flattering trs: aluminum case, suspension, cable, elastic parts (!) All there.

OVERALL OPINION

After a few hours or tens of hours of running (do not laugh), we must admit that this micro bluff me.

the first start, there were dj qualities, but a little too bright I got a requirement for work in proximity of the grain.

After a few trials, the characters has compltement transform: PRS, you end up having too much grain (logic) but by far, is incredible: it sounds more neutral, more pr cis, more "color", because more so that almost everything I know. In fact, it could be closer to a U47, but with a much better capacity making moves away, may be more neutral in the positive sense.

For me it is a must.

At this price, I will take a number (and even some numbers)

07/10/06
Comments: APRS delivery of multiple microphones, I noticed that the SCT2000 comes with either one or with a 12AX7/ECC83 12AT7/ECC81. The ECC83 provides more gain, but also out of breath on. Suddenly, the ECC81 is INTERESTED because it does not pouillme more about the console that goes much GNER, especially some blow really too ECC83. In short, the tubes sometimes books are crap.
I also tried the 12AY7/6072, tube spcial BF gnral apprci trs. The sound is even better, both softer and more dynamic, but may be an S / N a bit worse than with the ECC81, although with a breath trs "gal "not really Gnant.
Everything that it is possible to amliorer the microphone looking around. A lot of references are possible, and I would strongly advise some NOS (new old stock).
For now my prfr: the 6072 (= 12AY7) GEC.
17/08/08
Warning: big changes (micro).
Aprsdcryptage and Analysis Schematic (very classical), I finally DCID compltement remake of the internal circuit, and part of the diet.
Top quality components (silver mica black gate, Mundorf) Schematic "house", with 6C45 including the tube (the specialist in apprcieront). Is tight: it was necessary that I change the mcanique to get everything.
APRS short essays (compared to the original micro), I m'aperois the natural norm is a leap forward.
Whether PRS or indirectly provides the sound is always extremely respectful of what is recorded. Trs trs trs really Fidler and absolutely antidmonstratif.
This style of sound is not everybody agree I think (do not count on the microphone to add or remove anything), but for me, that's exactly what it takes.
The balance is perfect, the sibilant intake of proximity disappeared (ad disparatre distortion), the colors are perfectly respectable and casually (this always natural) the dynamics are standard. Amazing, this dynamic little agreement, but is expressed only through a natural exacerbated.
Measures, noise appears to have decreased (around 10dB), and serious break in the extreme is more straightforward (20Hz instead of 15Hz).

Here I'm happy. Remains to be done "real" catch. and may be further changes. I am thinking of replacing the output transformers. And may even be the capsule.
After the next episode.

PS: In the Schematic dcryptant, I glimpse a change should reduce some extremely simple default: just remove capas C9 and C10, which are not used much, from back to the distortion in the treble, I do not see.
Then replace C4 with a silver mica same value (1nF) available at Slectronic, should be a fairly effective.
Any takers.

Everything has been said level characteristics. I only changed the original lamp (very easy) with a groove tubes 12AY7.

OVERALL OPINION

I recorded the song with the original lamp and with the new. The gain in quality is notable by comparing the two recordings, we find that the highs are much less aggressive with the new lamp, more accurate. Overall, the sound is more airy, softer, softer. So do not hesitate to put € 50 in a good light, it's worth it!

I use it for more than six months. What I like most is the purity of sound, natural look and soft at once. Excellent results of the vote and including folk guitars. It shines without attacking is balanced, no need to EQ or rarely. It's pretty confusing at first by the way!

What I like least is the vagueness of the microphone in the mid-bass, bass. This micro has made a very smooth and it is mainly due to this kind of spray at low frequencies. It can be a problem on bass. In contrast, no worries on female voices, for example.

This is my first tube microphone so I can not compare. However, the price / quality ratio is really excellent. The microphone is solid as is the case that goes with it and it rings! Provide all the same one hour of heating for optimum sound.

I would do this with the case of a limited budget. Otherwise I would go see products far more serious, but more expensive too. Or use an electrostatic coupled with a good tube preamp.

CHARACTERISTICS at any level in the opinions Previous say.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a week. Before this microphone, I used a Pro Berhinger B2 and a Rode NT2.
I have no exprience with micro lamp if it is a Neuman trs long ago.

I will not judge whether this is micro micro proffessionnels much more expensive. What I can judge is that compared to Berhinger not much cheaper, there is a diffrence tural rendering trs spectacular.
I have so far essay with my voice which is quite mdium stamp. It perfectly captures all the nuances and inflections of the vocal cords. It may whispers, hiss, murmur, force, yelling up to see everything is taken with great finesse.
I think there is much less correct in terms of qualisation derrire. If we insert a compressor to balance the voice over instruments, I find that the patch is gnral prserve better thanks to the good balance of stamps.

The effectiveness of this freelance is obvious that all the noise are also well capt trs (breathing, popping ...). As always in the studio, plus the hardware is more powerful musicians must be level. Be careful to beginners that register in their room between the toilet and the room of the little whiny ERRF.

The Look of micro gnral I liked even if it is also the same as that Eagletone Electronic SE and may be more. Setting the microphone is good quality of TRS and inspires confidence in its solidity. The box containing the whole is as classy as a figure with wheel locks.

I find the report quality price trs correct.

I would do without this choice hsiter.

That static condenser microphone, wide membranne and tube preamp. It comes with a specific diet, provided with a potentiometer directivity.

It is a micro-oriented song, with a strong personality and a very large presence.

I use it with the original lamp.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since 2005.

I used a few microphones before which a static.

The SCT2000 was for me a true revolution because it is a static present, warm and musical, let's say like a U87, and that for the price of an AKG C3000 rotten.
It comes with the box, the pop screen, it is luxurious.

I still love the sound that much a. He has an impressive presence. It is very smooth in the highs. If he has a little too sharp for my taste, but it is not too flashy so far, it's still very musical. I like to use it for vocal parts. Another positive point: it can be used as supplemental heating in winter.

Now the negatives:
- It has problems (in my opinion) on the transient
- It is very rough in the lower medium
- It makes a lot of treble, which is going well in magnetic analog, but much less in a digital recorder. So do not hesitate to cut up the ax, but from experience it is difficult to resolve quickly and this poses a problem of general equilibrium sound
- It is not necessarily best suited for certain voice too nasal (like mine) (I recently discovered that my Electrovoice RE20 probably more appropriate)

In the end these few negative points, and especially the next draft in mid-bass and the problem of transients are we can hardly be considered a professional microphone. Always beware and be very attentive to what happens in the sound.

Perhaps by changing the tube model that can help, I found that many do, there must be a reason besides being fun.

Rapoport The money is phenomenal.

I am delighted to have taken a long way with SCT2000 but I think I will not use it too.

See other comments for technical details.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had this microphone for a week, it does take an hour of pre-warming before you can use it - user's guide says 10 minutes min, but trust me this mic needs a full hour to reach its potential (obvious difference in sound).

The sound quality is mond-blowing for that kind of money, in fact I would expect this quality from a mic at least twice that price.

I must say I'm only used to condenser and dynamic mic, no tube mic used before, but the warmth of this mic is great for what I want to do. Can record guitars + vocals in one take without a pc, the result with a simple Mackie Satellite coupled with a Boss recorder is fantastic, guess what, I won't need to mix any of the acoustic takes, sound is spot on what I wanted!

Now the black spot: Thomann's service. It took ages for my order to be processed and although during Xmas time, 2 weeks processing is way too long as far as I'm concerned (especially since I did not get any update until it was actually posted).

Also you would expect a mic that fragile to be carefully wrapped, well I was seriously horrified by the lack of care taken in that respect (so much that I was expecting the mic to be dead on arrival).

Long story short: this is an amazing microphone, get it. But if you can avoid ordering other items from Thomann, pass your way and turn to Dolphin Music or Digital Village, used both last year and service was impeccable and items very good value.

I'll put a 9 here because that's the mic I'm rating, not Thomann (but you'll have to order it from them, no other way to get it as T-Bone is a Thomann brand - just ask for extra bubble wrap, trust me...)