Recent content by Flatpicker

congratulations, you've changed my opinion about expression my opinion, yea.

Ok, looks like the wording was bad on my part - here's the revised version: "Well then, maybe the capsules are inconsistent because the one I tested definitely had much more low end then any of the 4 Russian capsules (all different sounding) I compared it to. Sort of approached the sound of an...

Well then, maybe the capsules are inconsistent because the one I tested definitely had much more low end then any of the 4 Russian capsules (all different sounding) I compared it to. It wasn't brighter, just clearer sounding. Sort of approached the sound of an LDC.

I have to disagree with him because I know first hand that this is not the case. I have modified both Russian and Chinese versions and while the circuit is basically the same, the components are entirely different. The biggest audio difference is the lack of low end you hear with the Chinese...

Now that's what I'm talking about. ;)

Yep. Same principle applies to ribbons as well.

Keep in mind that the type of preamplifier you use will have more to do with how a dynamic mic sounds than a condenser mic. Condenser mics are active (the method of impedance conversion uses some type of built in current amplifier that runs on phantom power) whereas dynamic mics are passive...

I second this. His modification is an incredible improvement. The before/after samples on his web site were more than enough to convince me.

That was for the MXL2001 and other look-alike mics.

The 1G resistors are $3.68 each at Mouser. (BTW, Dorsey recomends 4 per mic.) Also, it used to be difficult to order 2SK170s without a large minimum charge, but seems like someone here posted a source for oneses and twoses that didn't cost an arm and a leg.

I would buy AT referbs in a heartbeat! They are thoroughly tested - probably more than the new ones, plus their customer service is great. I once sent them a 4050 that I had bought second hand and *thought* was defective. They couldn’t find the problem, but replaced the entire circuit and...

AT4050s for $349

Looks like an attempt to convert the innards of an old style pa into a guitar preamp. That'd be my guess.

Sorry, I just saw this. As I indicated before, I certainly trust the builder and from the pics in the previous auction and looks like he's using the same "Neve" parts, but dang, one of them went for $850! Looks like I need to get some Neve stuff and fire up the soldering iron! :D For the...

Yes, yes, yes! Been there, done that, and it works well. (Not that Harvey needs a "second", but just thought I'd chime in.) Dynamic mics can get the job done, but how well they sound seems to be more dependent on pre-amp quality, IMHO. If you want your listeners to listen to the finished...