I just picked one up. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Hey there! ♦• ELECTRO-VOICE SLIMAIR Model 636 MICROPHONE•♦• Serial Number- B32732• with AUDIO CORD + A3F XLR Jack-to-1/4" Plug Adapter• Mic measures- 10 1/4" long x 1 1/8" diameter• AUDIO CORD- 17 1/2 feet• A3F CORD- 6 1/2 feet• Vintage 1950's professional omni-directional dynamic microphone. These things have been seen everywhere in the broadcast world for the past, like, forty years. Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn Similar Threads. I have a complex with plastic speakers, however some people who have actually seen and heard the Zx5 have told me to ignore the plastic enclosure and focus only on the sound. The sleek looking Shure version will fit the EV mic perfectly. Always usable, though. Electro-Voice 635A – The Tape Op Review. EV mics are so cool, such good value and build quality, sound nice. By the way, I can get it for around $50. Code by Port Forward. I'm pretty sure I like it on acoustic guitar. Although the classic C535 is discontinued, its essence lives on in the C636 master reference condenser microphone. The slim styling of the 636 was specifically designed to provide the flexibility and ruggedness required for general public address use. Click here to login, The ability to reply to and create new discussions, Access to members-only giveaways & competitions, Interact with VIP industry experts in our guest Q&As, Access to members-only sub forum discussions, Get INSTANT ACCESS to the world's best private pro audio, Promote your eBay auctions and Reverb.com listings for free. I have one of those in gold, one in broadcast grey and the stand mount version, a 674 in standard chrome. Hey there! (Photos Included). Anyone know anything about this mic?? ElectroVoice 660 dynamic mic-anyone used/using it? THANKS!! what microphone is better, miktek pm9 or ev nd96. Electro-Voice SLIMAIR Model 636. I have absolutely no dynamics in my collection, only 2 ribbons and a bunch of condensors. 21st May 2009 #28. Gear Nut . You need an account to post a reply. With its manually tuned 24-karat gold-plated capsule generating a pure transparent tone, the C636 retains the spirit of the classic AKG C535 condenser microphone, while being updated to meet the demands of today’s top vocal performers. price 50 buck for 660 is good, i use them often and like it taste. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is. Pictures Of Mic'ed Up Drum Kits In The Studio, Already have an account? So I'm wondering if the 660 might get me by for now. The "falls off a cliff unless you're lips are touching or within an inch" means that this mic might not be for me. Often the argument is SM7B or RE-20 when it comes to a dynamic for vocals. New with shure SM58 mic. Lives for gear . It works great. As far as vintage EV dynamics, goes, we have a pair of 646's, a pair of RE-10's, and a PL-10 which I love, great floor tom mic, also use it for vocals if a dynamic is called for. Gets a great attack sound. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I'm just wondering if anyone's had success with this mic, especially on acoustic sources (guitars, mandolin, fiddle, etc.). I've been wanting to try the Beyerdynamic M201, but it's out of my price range for now. Electro Voice EV-666???? Hosted by Nimbus Hosting. 4th November 2011 #2. Gearslutz.com LTD - UK Company Number 7597610 (England & Wales). Registered Office - Suite 19, Maple Court, Grove Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3LW. Used Model 636 Microphone. Share Quote Reply. Silvan. Create a username and password below and an account will be created and your post entered. I'll take the PL-10 over the RE-20 in most cases. It's sort of a secret weapon on inside kick, kick beater. Robust, somewhat boxy sounding. Share Quote. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It looks like an early version of the RE1x series. Where have I been all these years that I’ve never tried out an EV 635A? Wavebourn. See specifications, reviews, & mods for the Electro-Voice 635A. The other big problem is the effect of plosives, and again real effort has gone into keeping this at bay through the multilayer pop screen inside the mesh basket. They said that the sound is unlike any other plastic enclosure. Does okay on cabs in fairly close, or for retro (fat, flat and flabby) kick sounds. BTW the earlier Shure 545 series used the same connector wired the same way. Transcendence for a legend. I took a chance when I bought this microphone because it hadn't been tested. I find almost all the vintage EV to give more or less acceptable tones on this instrument, second only to Sennheiser in "wow" factor. Is my shure sm58 fake or real? If the OM-5 is even more unforgiving in this area than the 58, that might not work so well... although the feedback rejection and frequency response sound great...this would mean we could raise my volume to compensate for my quieter voice without it feeding back. I ran into one of these yesterday. Share Quote. Info on coutant says it's supercardioid and it has the variable-D to cut down on proximity effect. Getting a condenser capsule to sound good and reject feedback is no mean feat, which explains the cost. For my application I had for consideration the JBL MRX515, EV QRx 115/75 and the Zx5. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is. Toves gäng - "Björnlokan" Inkel MX800 AT835 Pioneer sr 101 sr 202 Berglund Rhodiner Grip Larsson - Duration: 2:50. A bit slow on transients, not too much going on above 10k, but fairly tight pickup for a cardioid, IIRC. 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