any diy'ers here?

[e-man]

i enjoy messing around with diy. i got the parts for my project for about $30. i already had the xlr plugs needed.

the behringers are decent mics for the money, better than the tape-op mics i'm sure, but at $50 each they are hardly cheaper.

my quest isn't just for inexpensive mics that sound good, but for mics that i built that sound decent.

any recommendations i make concerning diy assumes a basic tool kit and the basic skills to use them. soldering can be tricky and needs to be practiced in order to cut down on mistakes and cook offs.

didn't intend to make this sound too easy or too affordable.

 

[qbert1]

was wondering if anyone here has done the tape-op mic project, and what kind of results they got.

Perhaps this thread is played out, but I 'm pretty excited to share. I just finished a pair of the Tape Op DIY Mics you mentioned, and I couldn't be happier. I had all the tools before hand and found a good deal on the connectors at Full Compass so I felt it was cost effective. I just finished a personal practice session on my saxophone, and for the price and time to assemble, they're a winner. I think I spent around $20 per mic and about 4 hours on the first one and 2 on the second one (I'm pretty slow and careful - your results will likely be faster).

They're pretty clear and accurate with no weird "hyped" peaks. This is my first omni directional mics so perhaps it's the pattern I'm impressed with, but these mics will see some use. So as not to mislead, I have used some Earthworks QTC's before at a school I worked at - these are definately not in that league. Never-the-less, I'm looking forward to trying these in other situations.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to sharpen their soldering skills, learn a little about circuit design, and could use a pair of medum fidelity omnidirectional mics.