Klaus Heyne I go over every one of them, and first determine front side selection for the capsules, then I fine-tune it in terms of the specific customer. So I have to intuitively figure out what works where.
The KHE shipped with a shockmount, a windscreen, its powersupply and cable, and a lockable aluminum flightcase. Early production units also included a pop filter. In an industry where every new product is routinely proclaimed as the best thing since sliced bread, the VM1 KHE lives up to the hype.
Klaus has been a close friend and a big influence in the life of Big Red Studio. I met Klaus 30 years ago and I enjoy telling the strange string of coincidences that led to our first meeting.
Steve included a list of the equipment that he rented and I noticed that most of the expensive microphones on the list stated that they were modified by Klaus Heyne. Curious what that meant, I called Steve and asked. Let me look…Oh yeah, he just moved to Oregon. I had many friends in Corbett and was looking for property there. So I gave Klaus a call.
He gave me a short synopsis on how microphones like the Neumann U87 have wonderful capsules, but being made for many applications, have extra circuitry that convoluted the sound. I have successfully used the windscreen for other microphones such as an M49 as well. For the M49, all it takes is a rubber band! The Gordon is quiet and neutral. The sound of the KHE shines through. It's a very happy marriage. Most Telling: For me, the most telling statement in this entire thread is from Klaus -- "it will be a sad day when this mic [KHE] will no longer be made.
Something you want to tell us Klaus?? Thought I'd temporarily resurrect this thread to report back on preamps, as Klaus requested. I tested my newer KHE through both my Millenia HV-3D and my Gordon model 5, just using my own voice and my banjo he says, risking an onslaught of banjo jokes!
My overall impression is that they are much more similar sounding than they are different. To me, certainly not the earth-shaking difference that other posts I've read have indicated. However, the one area where I can perceive a clear difference, and which directly leads to my preference, is the area of sibilant distortion.
To me, the Gordon is better here. It's fairly slight, but I am very sensitive to any harshness in sibilants, and the Millenia makes me tend to cringe just a little bit on those pesky "S" sounds, whereas with the Gordon I never get that feeling.
As far as the instrumental part, the difference is harder for me to tell, and I could be happy with either. But for me anymore, my main criterion for testing any audio gear is the sibilant-harshness issue, and here, to me, the Gordon has the edge.
Mark, As a long time Millennia owner and as a Gordon proponent only as a satisfied customer , I can tell you the advantages of the Gordon will grow on you as you become more familiar with it.
I too noticed the mid-high mid boost the Millennia has. The Gordon is dead silent -- and when you record complex sounds you'll appreciate its clarity, neutrality and low distortion. It may take a while to fully appreciate the difference, but it will come. Your KHE is very likely to be a collector's item soon. Judging by "it will be a sad day when this mic will no longer be made" and based on postings about Neumann in this forum what would you tell Neumann?
I would bet the end of KHE production is coming very soon. And a new mic from Brauner?? Want to Sell Yours? Anyone can sell on Reverb. Learn more on the Seller Hub. Reverb Gives Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Carbon-Offset Shipping Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments.
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