Mystery Microphone help?

[Ginazgifs]

Hello guys~ I could use some help from a few of you microphone experts!

A friend gave me an old dynamic microphone in mint condition, . . Its says made in Japan, and it looks like its from the mid to late 80's. But, there is no name or model number written anywhere on the mic, except for a small piece of paper with the specifications printed in both English and Japanese, that was included inside the box.

So, I was wondering if someone could take a look at the specs, and give me an idea of what applications this mic might work best on? We were thinking of using it to record kick drum, or toms. but, not knowing much about mics, not so sure it would work well? Thanks gents!~

PS My digital camera is not working, so unfortunately I can get a pic. sorry

[Big Kenny]

Stick it in the kick, if it sounds good, it is good!

[travelin travis]

send it to me, i will analyze it for up to 1 year. if i figure out what it is before then, i'll let you know.

[BRIEFCASEMANX]

it looks like it would be good for recording men, but with slightly feminine voices. You know the type, they don't quite sound like a girl, but almost, like if you were really really drunk and they had a wig on and some hidden grapefruits you might consider having some guilt-free fun with them. Those type of guys.......


with red hair........


named Michael.........

[scrubs]

Those mics from the 80's are only good for Phil Collins' snare sounds.

[dgatwood]

Originally Posted by Ginazgifs

So, I was wondering if someone could take a look at the specs, and give me an idea of what applications this mic might work best on? We were thinking of using it to record kick drum, or toms. but, not knowing much about mics, not so sure it would work well? Thanks gents!~

So... wait... let me get this straight... you're going to give us the specs without telling us what the mic is? So we have to try to guess from the specs what this mic is good for? Does the spec sheet really not give a model number!?!?!

I would say that 50 Hz is a little high roll-off for a kick mic, but it might be okay. You may have to do a little EQ boost down at the bottom to make it sound right. The Beta 52A and D112 both bottom out at 20 Hz.

Also, The D112 handles 160 dB of max SPL. The Beta 52A handles 174 dB. How hard do you play the kick?

High end is more open than... say an SM57 or SM58. I think those officially spec out at 16k or so. Oh, my bad. The SM57 officially tops out at 15. That makes this a fairly bright mic compared to most kick mics. I think this would make an excellent mic for snare or tom, assuming it is modestly flat across that span. Of course, without an actual response curve, it's anybody's guess.

Yeah. A photo would help.

[Ginazgifs]

Originally Posted by dgatwood

So... wait... let me get this straight... you're going to give us the specs without telling us what the mic is? So we have to try to guess from the specs what this mic is good for? Does the spec sheet really not give a model number!?!?!

Yeah, unfortunately, there is no name or model number located anywhere on the mic or spec sheet. It's very odd. But, I think you might be right. The mic might be better suited as a tom, or snare mic, rather than a kick mic. Thanks again for your help.

I will try and post a pic soon

[Track Rat]

Originally Posted by BRIEFCASEMANX

it looks like it would be good for recording men, but with slightly feminine voices. You know the type, they don't quite sound like a girl, but almost, like if you were really really drunk and they had a wig on and some hidden grapefruits you might consider having some guilt-free fun with them. Those type of guys.......


with red hair........


named Michael.........

I don't have red hair.

[Ginazgifs]

Thanks for the help guys!

I finally got my digi camera back, and here is a pic of the mystery mic. SO, if anyone has any ideas about what this can be, let me know!

The only markings on the mic is (Cardioid, Low Z, Japan), written on the front.
It kinda looks like a an RE20 knock-off???

[Ginazgifs]

hmmmmm, I'm surprised that nobody has any ideas of what this mic might be? I thought for sure one of you guys might know.
Thanks anyway fellas

[GlowPlug]

sure looks similar to an RE-20 to me? even the specs look somewhat similar.
no?

[recordingpro]

it looks nothing like a re20

[maestro_dmc]

I'm pretty sure it's a DX 98 made by Swedish mic company Pearl Microphones in the late 80's.

I think this link shows a picture of it.

The mic in the 1987 picture of Rune Rosander, at the top right?

[ittam]

This is another modell of the Japanese " Pearl " mics, notice the similiar way
of attaching the holder ( to the mystery mic )

"This is a microphone from the Japaneese drum and instrument manufacturer "Pearl" and it has got nothing to do with Pearl Microphone Laboratory in Sweden! This Japaneese microphone is called CR-57 and features a double condencer capsule - at least that is what the specifications read - and can be powered either by a 9 Volt battery or by phantom power. It actually is a quite terrible microphone with a very high noice floor and weak frequency respone from low polarization of the capsule, bad overall construction and poorly choosen semiconductors."

Matti

[jthievin]

If you did not get an answer on this I can help you out. This is an old post and I just came across it. If you want I can send you a complete spec sheet for it. It's a Pearl DX-98 and was manufactured in 1982 by Pearl Musical Instruments in Japan. It is a low impedance dynamic cardioid. Your picture shows it less the stand clamp. Also for your info pin 3 on the xlr is positive. Hope this helps!

Jim

Originally Posted by Ginazgifs

Hello guys~ I could use some help from a few of you microphone experts!

A friend gave me an old dynamic microphone in mint condition, . . Its says made in Japan, and it looks like its from the mid to late 80's. But, there is no name or model number written anywhere on the mic, except for a small piece of paper with the specifications printed in both English and Japanese, that was included inside the box.

So, I was wondering if someone could take a look at the specs, and give me an idea of what applications this mic might work best on? We were thinking of using it to record kick drum, or toms. but, not knowing much about mics, not so sure it would work well? Thanks gents!~

PS My digital camera is not working, so unfortunately I can get a pic. sorry

[rafaelsaks]

i want to buy one like the pic