Reslo Microphones or similar

[Rob_Beech]

My band have decided that in order to go that one extra step with authenticity they would like to improve the image on stage by using Reslo microphones.

 

We're currently just using 58's which do the job,

What I am wanting to do is source some of these microphones and somehow (if its possible) replace the electronics with something that's actually going to work.

 

Due to the 2 people to a mic routine common to the Beatles the pickup pattern of a sm58 etc has to be maintained (or thereabouts). I quite like the idea of the image, but I am completely unhappy with the sound of the originals, not to mention the wiring and impedance issues that go with it.

 

 

Has anyone every taken on a task like this?

 

If this is impossible or not practical then does anyone know of any microphone in current production that is useable to a HIGH STANDARD (preferably better than a 58) that has a similar style. The sennheiser E606 looks a similar style (but obviosuly that's an instrument mic). By similar I mean has the same type of effect.

 

 

Rob

[Bobbsy]

Not exactly a Reslo, but you might have a look at the Shure 55SH-2 microphone...basically a modern cardioid in an old fashioned case.

 

Some details HERE.

 

And edited to say it looks like:

 

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/Bobbsy/Shure55SH.jpg

 

Bob

[paulears]

if you want to wreck a Reslo or two, then most condensors could be fairly easily fitted into the reslo housings - once you remove the magnet assesmbly, it is fairly simple to fit a modern cheapish condensor element, and fit the electronics into the space in the vertical tube once the transformer is removed. The pickup pattern might be a little odd, due to the fairly closed mesh - maybe this could even be removed totally from the performer side, leaving the original facing the audience? The Reslos always sounded rather thin to my ears, I was rather pleased when they made great money on eBay!

[Bobbsy]

Just did some Googling and found THIS!.

 

Looks like somebody has done it before and will rent them out...maybe some ideas there as to how to do it?

 

Bob

[Rob_Beech]

cheers guys keep on coming with the ideas :)

 

Paul, not a bad idea. Can you suggest a particular capsule. Doesn't necessarilly have to be cheap, there is a limit but it needs to be right.

Not an issue if they're a couple hundred £ a piece intop of the price of a MIC aslong as they work right.

 

And you're right about them sounding thin.

 

 

Bob. Something I did think about. Aparantly the newer ones have a beta 58 capsule in them. (this is from a PA company in norwich).

They are however a specific style of mic. and as they are a specific style which were popular for the likes of Elvis, they'd look out of place for something like us. Its quite tricky.

GBF isn't an issue as we are all on IEM's probably wont make too much difference but it is a fact. (one I maybe should have though about earlier)

 

 

Rob

[SeanT]

We use the cheapest retro style mics - just for show - the participants wear a clip mic for what gets heard!

[paulears]

I would select an audio technica medium price condenser, or maybe even the internals from one of the current crop of chinese slimline condensers - I've a few different types that would seem to fit the bill.

[Graham Threader]

Sennheiser used to carry an MD409 that looks close enough to a ribbon mic for your purposes. I'm fairly certain they are also available as MD509 (in the Senheiser Blackfire Range). Their performance is close to an MD421/MD521, and they used to work well around a drum kit when you needed a smaller target for the drummer than the other mics. Beware, they do have different characteristics between front & back.

 

I think we've still got some. If anyone's desperate I'll see about a photo.