I spent the whole beginning of the song lost in syncopation land, and you brought me out of it skillfully! I love a song that can do that well. Thanks for sharing, sounds great.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@kevinbatchelor9566 Жыл бұрын
Another inspiring demo, Alec. You're making some incredibly high quality videos. Thanks for the information!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kevin. :)
@michaelmayr5084 Жыл бұрын
A Friend of mine just got two of these for his studio and I am lucky enough to be able to work with an older M49 at my workplace. They sound incredible. Once again, awesome review.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Ooofff, that’s a heck of mic cabinet upgrade for sure! :) thanks Michael!
@efnerva664 Жыл бұрын
very thick sound, great work as usual
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! :)
@studiodsr Жыл бұрын
This is one of your best sounding videos. I was never that interested in the M49 before but you’ve got me reconsidering
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s been such a pleasure having it around. I was extremely sad to see it go!
@bramrutten7957 Жыл бұрын
Holy moly its sounds so good! Thanks for this review!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Bram! :)
@oceansiderecordingstudio Жыл бұрын
We need to crowdfund you one. Very nice track. Loved it. Looking forward to your album. Cheers
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Anthony! :)
@andrewrice93833 ай бұрын
It amazes me how many times I actually have to listen to the different microphones to start to understand them. This is a really amazing one.
@alecbrits12 күн бұрын
It’s a special piece of kit for sure! :)
@jimc2384 Жыл бұрын
That mic sounds absolutely smooth and detailed...!!!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s a great piece of kit for sure! :)
@jasperdany Жыл бұрын
Alec again, I came here for your music. I have now come to a conclusion you will sound great also in a 20€ microphone. Cause your not just a great musician but a brilliant sound engineer. Keep it going. PS: the Neumann mic sounds brilliant too.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the super kind words Jasper! :)
@Dojmayster Жыл бұрын
Amazing review as always, Love your channel man!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ido! :D
@oongback Жыл бұрын
Great production quality here! I think your channel deserves more attention. Awesome sample as always.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! :D
@revevague6256 Жыл бұрын
Great playing! A beautiful microphone; I'll never own one, but it's great to see it back in production.
@TrapBoiFuse561 Жыл бұрын
Limited time once are done it’s down for next 50 years
@Screaming-Trees Жыл бұрын
It's not THAT expensive though. It's 8 grand basically. Have you looked at the price of vintage 47s lately? They're around 30 grand. Clone companies like Telefunken USA charge 11 grand for their copy of the 251 so 8 grand for the original article is not that bad. Nord charge $5700 for their new Stage 4 digital piano for example. Or if you're a guitarist you'll pay 5 grand for a Les Paul. Again, comparatively it's not bad. It's affordable ultimately. Not cheap but within reach. I bought a U67 reissue and couldn't be happier though. If 8 grand is too much then you can grab a U67, which is amazing, for about 6. Great times for microphone lovers.
@revevague6256 Жыл бұрын
@@Screaming-Trees it's a beautiful mic but 8.5 grand goes a long way for most folks towards a down payment on a house or paying off 25% of your student loans, if you have an average amount of student loan debt (35k-40k)...
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s a great unit for sure! :)
@Screaming-Trees Жыл бұрын
@@revevague6256 Sure. If you're a student or are saddled with student debt or other kind of debt this microphone is a bridge too far probably. But if you're a professional cutting records this new Neumann line is really a life saver. Being able to pick up a U67 for around 6 grand is incredible. Rewind back just a few years and basically the situation was a complete disaster. If you wanted a Neumann tube mic there was nothing. You had to go vintage which even at the time was hovering around 30 grand (about half that for U67). I would say the situation has not just improved it has been addressed completely. Had Neumann not done this you'd be faced with a grim reality we've all been faced with for the last however many years since they stopped production of these. Basically you would have paid off your debt and then you'd have to buy a vintage Neumann for 30 or 40 or even 50 grand. Not a persuasive argument if you're in debt already (having to spend 8 grand I mean) but rewind just a couple of years and you'll see it was much, much worse. Completely untenable. But yeah if you're a student or have student debt this is not the microphone for you mate. If you're a pro cutting records though that's another matter.
@bdmax17 Жыл бұрын
Another stellar review! :D
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ben! :)
@nkozi Жыл бұрын
Sheesh that sounds good. But yeah a pair at $8.5k each is absolutely a down payment on a house. A really, really good-sounding downpayment.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s a beast! If only banks could take “exposure” as payments. :)
@oceansiderecordingstudio Жыл бұрын
Not in Canada you would need 20 of these for a down payment on a house.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
@@oceansiderecordingstudio Gonna start measuring home prices in microphone values. 😂
@nafawi7965 Жыл бұрын
Your music always delivers.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :D
@sbroadbentphoto Жыл бұрын
As expected.... Another excellent review. This mic has a very pleasant sound. As do all of your songs.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :D
@matthewwolf17936 ай бұрын
Mate, the M49, sure, yeah, great... but YOU! Begging you to release all these phenomenal tracks you record on these tests. Just DO IT already!
@alecbrits6 ай бұрын
Thank you mate! :) working on it.
@sonicsaviouryouwillnotgetm66785 ай бұрын
this. Amazing voice, beautiful tunes.
@legacyShredder13 ай бұрын
@@alecbrits I want the full song versions of what you did on the Neve 1073 DPX video and the Neumann TLM 107 video. Those are fantastic songs. I assume you wrote them, but even if you didn't I want your versions.
@vincenteoppolo90257 ай бұрын
Amazing..the moment I heard your voice I knew this is my dream mic ❤️
@alecbrits6 ай бұрын
It’s incredible! :)
@FamousTVvoice Жыл бұрын
Best review of this mic I've seen anywhere. Great job as always, Alec.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@charliekent-barker4903 Жыл бұрын
Awesome song, and that mic really does sound quite amazing (as one would expect!).
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Charlie. :) it’s a beast of a microphone for sure!
@BeauStephenson11 ай бұрын
Dude, this is a fantastic video. Bravo amigo! Greetings from sunny LA!
@alecbrits11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! :D
@axxonthetrack Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, as usual! I've a suggestion - not sure how practicable it might be, but I think it'll be super helpful: would it be possible for you to run some gear like mics through a few preamps just to see how they pair? Maybe by singing one line or even just speaking into the mic with a few preamps. As an example I'd have been absolutely delighted to hear what this sounds like with the Neve 1073 DPX (which I understand you have) or the API Preamp. :) Totally understand that this may not be possible though!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Hey Axay! :) I would have to figure out an elegant way to do that without taking too much time really. Most people seem to react best with as little gear options as possible in a video from my experience so far. But I think that kind of specific content could work well as a separate video on a live stream/or Patreon style content in the future.
@axxonthetrack Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits I recall you'd used some device to split the signal for your comparison between the 1073LB and the 88RLB - perhaps using that while you're tracking vocals might be an option? Again, subject to time constraints of course. :) And yes, a patreon style platform would be great!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
@@axxonthetrack agreed! :) will be launching that soon.
@axxonthetrack Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits Thanks a ton, Alec! Your reviews have been very useful. One other request: would it be possible to bring back the individual stems (e.g., in your 1073DPX, 8801 review) so one can hear what individual pieces also sound like? And I look forward to it!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
@@axxonthetrack that content will go up on Patreon and stems can be bought for those who don’t want to subscribe. Around 90% of people stopped viewing the individual stems when they were included in the videos. Thanks for the feedback Axay!
@JeremyRoyer2 Жыл бұрын
This is the best mic I've heard on your voice! So clear yet creamy. Sorry but don't settle for less ; )
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
I do agree on the time! :) it’s wonderful, one day in the future for sure.
@AlexanderLJToth-wu4tk Жыл бұрын
Bro great content! What are your thoughts on the sonic differences between the M49V & U67? Are you going to make a comparison video?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alexander! :) I won’t be making that comparison any time soon, as the M49 is already sent back. They are quite different to each other. The 67 feels like it’s a touch darker to my ears, but in no way muted on the top. The M49 feels more linear and open, but not hyped at all.
@timball8429 Жыл бұрын
Alec, I’ve got an idea. Why don’t you get a pair of them and live in a tent? Quick question. Do you feel that the microphone colours the sound or would you say it’s “honest”? From what I can tell it sounds warm and not overhyped in the top end. Thanks for the vid!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Hey Tim! :D I would agree with the tent statement if I was living somewhere a little warmer. It’s coloured, but not hyped I would say. It’s not as clean as something like a TLM107, but at the same time it did not feel as coloured as the U67 does. A flattering version of honest perhaps is the best way I can describe it.
@juniormarbles8622 Жыл бұрын
FYI: Neumann did not "ditch" the original Tuchel connector for a "modern-style" connector, but uses the exact same form factor and connector type used on all M(2)49 delivered to the German broadcast system in the 1960s. I.e. the mic can be operated with any original 1960s seven-conductor M2xx cable and vice versa.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification on that! :)
@drakewatkins2624 Жыл бұрын
The Ultimate shootout the m49v vs the m149 let’s go 👌
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Perhaps in the future! :)
@teashea1 Жыл бұрын
another nice review and another nice song ------ we are waiting.....................................
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Hahaha :) thanks so much Thomas!
@LondonSteveLee Жыл бұрын
Not my favourite on all sources but the spoken voice and vocal - wow it sounds wonderful.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Agreed! :)
@davewestner Жыл бұрын
First off, thanks for the demo. But man, you've got a wicked cool voice and I dig the tune.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dave! :)
@cristopherjohansson1323 Жыл бұрын
My favorite mic of all time is the vintage Neumann M49 or the Lomo 19A13. Could've bought the M49 for about 2.5 k euro 15 years ago, til this day I still regret not buying it. This new reissue sounds beautiful, yeah does anyone know how much you get for a kidney?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Crazy to see how they have changed in value over the years! :)
@rickenbacker40011 Жыл бұрын
That sounds so fucking good holy shit
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s a beast of a mic. That’s for sure. :) miss having it around.
@GamerToday4 ай бұрын
Steve perry used this style of mic... It has so much taste to it. Luxury vocal with flavour. What a cool video ive never sang into a mic of this value before in my career. Id love to hear this on my song rain i sold to funimation studio's. I did final record on a sony mic which felt lifeless until mix occured. Which could have been a plus. But i like flavored mics best. You will or may hear my track in an upcomming animated film im not legallly able yet until released speak on. 🎉
@alecbrits12 күн бұрын
Awesome! :)
@carlomartinelli6308 Жыл бұрын
it seems really a great piece of unaffordable gear, at least for me.... that's quite a pity but I will survive... The song is, once again, outstanding... Come on, Alec, when will a complete album be released? I do think the time has come... isn't it?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Carlo! :) busy figuring how best to find the record and how best to bring you guys on the journey of recording it.
@TheThortoy Жыл бұрын
Nice Demo Song Again GJ. 😊
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Toy! :)
@brc39624 ай бұрын
Hey Alec, great review. I would really be interested in your thoughts about the M49V vs the U67, primarily for vocals.
@alecbrits4 ай бұрын
It very much depends on the vocalist. For me I prefer the M49 for my voice. However, I have done a video for both mics, so you can draw your own conclusion from each of the examples.
@dirface Жыл бұрын
Great music and review as usual! I'm glad you ditched the 'crazy-guy' thumbnails. :)
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. :) gotta always experiment and see what works.
@ScottPoleyMusic Жыл бұрын
Very, very good review. Why on earth this doesn’t ship with a Pelican case or something similarly robust is crazy. Agreed also with the cables, the recent Neumann cables I’ve seen have been average at best. However…. WOAH HOLY HELL that mic sounds INSANE!! Please buy one so I can borrow it. Thanks 👍
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Poley! :) agreed.
@TheSakuraGumiLTD Жыл бұрын
This is the only microphone I have no trouble putting it in my list for a entire studio setup that's over £2000... I have has a good feeling about it and that has always proven right in this review also. the mission with it is learning the preamp selection for different sources and different vocals... that being that each vocal is it's own completely new instrument, and why the vocals are always my favourite thing to record. I might now just resign myself to keeping this in the list as my key investment. Two of them? that's a bit out of imagination for now 😂
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s pretty high up on my list too. :) great unit for sure.
@WithoutTroy10 ай бұрын
Awesome song!
@alecbrits10 ай бұрын
Thank you Karlo! :)
@george892025 күн бұрын
GREAT SONG !!!!
@alecbrits12 күн бұрын
Thank you!! :)
@sonicsaviouryouwillnotgetm66785 ай бұрын
Where can I buy your music? Not only is your production top notch, but I love your songs.
@alecbrits5 ай бұрын
Working on releasing music asap. :) thank you so much!
@TimMoxeyMusic Жыл бұрын
Great review man! I had to take a second look at the high strung guitar... I looks like it has no strings! 😁 Thought you were adding vibe with some air guitar!!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tim! :) hahahaha, I wish I could add the right vibe with Air guitar. That would save a lot of time. 😂
@LosFicosMusic Жыл бұрын
FunFact: Simon and Garfunkel .. Hello Darkness Mic 🎤
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
That’s a great fact! :D
@chrisjames_official Жыл бұрын
I would be interested to see your take on the Townsend Labs L22 Sphere in A/B comparison to the microphones you have available. Also layered into tracking sessions.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a good video. :) perhaps in the future.
@OwensDrumming Жыл бұрын
Recently purchased a matched pair of these. They are absolutely stunning and live up to every bit of the hype, and more. The amazing thing is that every source you record with them comes back sounding like a more euphoric version of itself. Instruments that sound good in a room somehow sound better than they do in real life when played back through the monitors, while still maintaining incredible accuracy. Have you had the opportunity to switch the S4 switch inside? I’m contemplating doing that to mine and it would be interesting to hear the sonic differences.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the purchase! :) I did not know about the switch inside. Let me know if you find a difference. :)
@OwensDrumming Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits will do! The S4 switch inside removes the high pass filter from the circuit (disables the negative feedback) and slightly changes the impedance the tube sees. According to Klaus Heyne, it sweetens the midrange a bit and makes the new tube respond nearly identical to an AC701. There’s also another switch called S2, which sets the mic in cardioid only and disables the remote polar pattern selector. It gives a small boost in output and increases the signal to noise ratio by 4db
@zakaroonetwork777 Жыл бұрын
I would love to Hear a Sound Test if Power Supply Voltage Matters. 230v VS 115v. Alot of People in USA Don't Realize all The Battles Recordings were High Voltage Gear.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Wow, I’ve not thought about that! :) if you ever get a chance to make that video, let me know.
@brc39624 ай бұрын
Great singing
@alecbrits4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@LTPottenger6 ай бұрын
I was super excited to buy this until I saw the price in your link. Oh well. Some day maybe!
@alecbrits6 ай бұрын
I get where you are coming from! :)
@kaakensounds Жыл бұрын
Lovely review! Like the vibe of your demo songs. I own a Bock 507, and was wondering how the m49 compares to that one?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! The 507 is an incredible piece of kit. I tried it once a long time ago, so I cannot give you a solid opinion about that.
@helmanfrow Жыл бұрын
Great song.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@frankblock7261 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Frank. It’s super appreciated. :)
@funkstreet236110 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing! Alec I'm curious... was there any compression used on the vocals during the tracking or mixing of this demo? Sounds very smooth!
@alecbrits10 ай бұрын
There was no compression on the vocals. Only only master buss. :)
@funkstreet236110 ай бұрын
@@alecbrits Cool. Thank you for doing this video, I'm totally sold on this mic haha! Definitely going to grab one! Hope you keep making music, it sounds great!
@rafaelocandof Жыл бұрын
Great video as always, that mic is unreal but I like my kidneys! You should review some Soyuz mics, like the 013 FETs or the 017. I feel like you might like those.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Rafael. :) I tried the Soyuz Valve mic before having a KZfaq channel. I really really enjoyed it. I’d love to try their Valve pencil mics.
@saschatschorn_11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this phantastic review. Actually I am thinking about to make an high quality invest into my work as a voiceactor. Before I saw your M49 V review my first choice was the U67 but now I am not sure anymore.. :) What would you recomend? Best wishes from Berlin! Sascha
@alecbrits11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Tough to say really. Both are great, but it comes down to your preference in combination with your voice. Might be best to reach out to your local dealer and see if you can test both. :)
@DerekSamuelReese11 ай бұрын
Alec your music is so awesome brother and so is your humor !!! For this price point Neumann should have made a better thicker cable for sure, also the Neumann case is flimsy which is a slap in the face for this price. I did a cable test for my vintage u67 and there was a big difference between the UC5 cable (thin and congested) versus the original Belden cable with the tuchel connectors which sounded wide open and clear. Nothing new that Neumann offers can beat the vintage classic microphones in my opinion
@alecbrits11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Derek! Thats good to know, i may well test that with my U67's and see if there is a difference.
@EandVEntertainment Жыл бұрын
I'm curious how you feel it compares with the FleA 49.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Both are really solid to be honest, I don’t think I would mind either in my mic locker. The Neumann is perhaps a little less risky investment in terms of re-sale, but sonically I would have no problem with either.
@drakewatkins26246 ай бұрын
What would say the differences are between this and the u67? Sense you’ve now have tried both
@alecbrits6 ай бұрын
I think the two videos speak for themselves. :) you can compare the two tones of the mics and decide for yourself what you think. Personally, the M49 felt more open and a little less harmonically colored than the U67, perhaps it was a little more open on the top. Love them both, want a pair of M49’s to go with my U67’s.
@SimonChampagne Жыл бұрын
And once again a fantastic review. £7,475 for a million buck vocal sound seems like a good deal. If you can. I sure can't.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Simon! :) yeah agreed with you there.
@alicefaivre-duolua7 ай бұрын
Sounds like the Flea 49 had more mojo!
@alecbrits7 ай бұрын
I’d be happy with either! :)
@drakewatkins2624 Жыл бұрын
Ok I heard the shootout between this and the tlm 49 and I felt like the differences were very minor and subtle 🤷♂️ none the less beautiful mic but the tlm 49 is dam near just as good I feel like
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
If the TLM 49 does it for you, then it’s the right mic for your jobs! :)
@drakewatkins2624 Жыл бұрын
Well I mostly just record hip hop style vocals so for you between the mics what differences are you hearing I do hear more fullness and warmth in the 49v but for me it’s very minor 🙏 thank you
@singhamar854 ай бұрын
Hi Alec you are too good can tell the difference between telephunken u47?
@alecbrits4 ай бұрын
I’ve not used the Telefunken U47 yet, so I can’t really comment on that.
@2grandbaby854 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! Which do you prefer for vocals, the m49v or u67 reissue?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Joshua! :) On my voice the M49 is a great match, I prefer it over the U67.
@2grandbaby854 Жыл бұрын
On vocals would you prefer to use a Neumann V402 or Neve 1073 (classic style; not the new AMS models)?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Depends on the singer/genre and microphone choice really. :) both work really well on a wide variety. Most of the colour in my recording comes from compression and microphone choice, so for me the Neumann is a winner 90% of the time. :)
@james5150 Жыл бұрын
Hi Alec, what's your approach to de-essing your spoken voice? Do you have preferred plug-ins for the job?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Hey James! :) my chain for my spoken word is: RX10 mouth de-click, soothe (de-essing and harshness control), UA1176 Rev A, UAD Pultec, Fabfilter PRO Q3. :)
@james5150 Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits ❤️ Thanks Alec, you’re a generous soul!
@axturn Жыл бұрын
You shouldn't be allowed to review Neumann gear. 😅 For my sake, for your sake. I know that you will buy two and I one, eventually. But in the mean time, let's pretend that we won't 🙈😋🎶
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s one of the hardest parts about reviewing stuff! Specially when it’s great, I know that sometimes it’s more likely that I will purchase something I have reviewed in the future.
@axturn Жыл бұрын
Bought one... what about you Alec?😋
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
@@axturn not yet! :) I’m sure I will in the future though. I miss having it around! Congratulations on your purchase.
@axturn Жыл бұрын
@@alecbritsA dream come true!
@ludovicmorelon6771 Жыл бұрын
Seems to sound incredible. What is your thoughts on this M49 vs the U67?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Agreed! They are surprisingly different. :) the 67 feels a little darker and thicker to me. Perhaps a little more coloured. The 49 feels a little more effortless and open to me. I’m sure everyone will have their own opinions on this though.
@marc8vino5 ай бұрын
@@alecbrits Looks like you kept a pair of U67's? Was it because the price on the 49's or you just preferred the 67's?
@zakaroonetwork777 Жыл бұрын
Is the Cable Made By Gotham? If so That is the Best Tube Mic Cable on the Planet! No need to gripe if its Gotham.
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
It’s Neumanns own cable from what I can see. :)
@danieljohnson5861 Жыл бұрын
A/D conversion?
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Apollo X16. :)
@danieljohnson5861 Жыл бұрын
@@alecbrits Very interesting indeed.
@hadleymanmusic Жыл бұрын
Any good mic I need 2
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
You and me both Hadley. :)
@epposh Жыл бұрын
i understand that it sounds amazing, but $8500? seriously?!? let's be honest: there's no way it costs even a quarter of that for them to produce it. so why not sell it for even half the price, i'm sure they would still be making a profit, yet so many more people would be able to afford it!? and if it really costs so much to make one, then they must be doing something wrong, as you can make a motorcycle or a cheap car for that amount of money. something somewhere does not make sense...
@alecbrits Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your insight! :)
@weschilton Жыл бұрын
Your "logic" is what makes no sense. Do you really think that products like this are only valued by the cost of the raw materials? Does the design and workmanship have no value? Do the people who so skillfully build it not deserve to be paid? I guarantee, you have absolutely no idea how much this microphone costs Neumann to make... Ever heard of "economies of scale?" Seriously how many of these do you think they make compared to a motorcycle or a cheap car--- and I haven't seen a car sell new for anywhere near $8k since the 1980s... not sure what planet you are living on, but it isn't Earth in 2023!
@JaeBTundra1 Жыл бұрын
@@weschilton true that and the fact it's hand made German masterpiece.