SuperBee
5876 posts
Apr 16, 2019
4:59 AM
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For those in a position to draw comparisons, how would you describe the sound of the Heumann element compared to other well known mics, such as the Shure bullets, sm57s and so on?
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Joe_L
2868 posts
Apr 16, 2019
9:50 AM
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Round, rich and full tone. It's got a bigger bottom end that any of the microphones you mentioned. I've played thru several of them in different shells. They are very consistent. If I was in the market for a new microphone, I would contact Greg.
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Littoral
1673 posts
Apr 16, 2019
10:25 AM
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I read the question, looked up, wondering...my first word was round. So put another check beside round. I did some studio work recently and I really liked it straight to the board. Mine is in a JT shell. My other preference would be the bulletized SM57.
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MindTheGap
2603 posts
Apr 17, 2019
3:48 AM
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I've only experienced it in the Bulletini shell, where it seemed to be similar to the SM57: lots of bottom end when cupped, a similar signal strength and quite a straight timbre (i.e. not very colourful, nasal, mouthy that kind of thing).
I found that the SM57 had more range in sound when open-cupped, but that could about be the housing rather than the element.
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SuperBee
5878 posts
Apr 17, 2019
5:34 AM
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I’m thinking about a mic for the chromatic. Not quite sure why I think I might be able to do better than an old Shure Cm etc, in a bullet shell but I’m curious.
I’m quite new at amplified chromatic. Maybe I’m not holding it well.
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LFLISBOA
45 posts
Apr 17, 2019
5:46 AM
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For Chromatic I'd suggest a Shure 585 or Shure 535, an EV605 or EV630
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SuperBee
5879 posts
Apr 17, 2019
6:05 AM
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I do have an unemployed but capable 630. My 605 has a CM element.
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robbert
495 posts
Apr 17, 2019
6:13 AM
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I don’t have a lot of comparison data, but I purchased the bulletini specifically to use with a CX12 for a rock-fusion duo I’m in. The mic delivers a great sound, and in its small shell, is very comfortable to hold and cup. I run it through an inexpensive processor with some customized settings for effects, and then into a Bose sound system. I have also played it through a Kalamazoo amp with only some delay, and it sounded great there, also. My other mics are an sm57 and sm Beta58. I don’t use the 57 so much these days, and the 58 is used on a stand.
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Tblues1
99 posts
Apr 17, 2019
10:23 AM
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Interesting thing about the Heumann Element. I have a Turner shell with one and it has a noticeably stronger output than my CR.
I also had a Bulletini . The Bulletini had a much weaker output than either..
Not an issue, but it was noticeable.
Both had a little more bottom than the CR. Both sound great. I also have an Ultimate 57 (Hi-Z).
I switch between them routinely, depending on mood.
No favorites, though the 57 may have a slight edge with chromatic.
I have since sold the Bulletini, due to a hand injury making the smaller size uncomfortable.
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LFLISBOA
46 posts
Apr 17, 2019
2:14 PM
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The good thing about the Heumann Element is that Greg stand for it. You have a good product and don't worry to carry a vintage mic that can stop running suddenly. With the Heumann Element it the least likely to happen.
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Lou
58 posts
Apr 19, 2019
9:43 AM
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For what it's worth my Bulletini sounds very similar to an old probably from the late 1950's early 60's Turner ceramic element I have in a JT 30 housing. I use the Bulletini more because it's better at feedback (loud band syndrome)
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