Hi, first post.
I want to build my own high quality mikes- I'd pretty adept with circuitry (been designing and building tube stuff for close to forever), but can't fabricate a capsule. The Panasonic electrets are great for testing, but have poor noise, even after modification as per Linkwitz. My *preference* is figure 8 pattern and small diaphragm (I want to experiment with crossed-8s), but cardioids could be adapted. B&K capsules are a bit out of my financial reach. Recommendations for under $500 or so would be appreciated. Cheaper is absolutely fine.
My recording interests are minimally miked acoustic guitar/vocals, so it wouldn't need to survive the inside of a kick drum or a heavy metal screamer at 1".
TIA!
I want to build my own high quality mikes- I'd pretty adept with circuitry (been designing and building tube stuff for close to forever), but can't fabricate a capsule. The Panasonic electrets are great for testing, but have poor noise, even after modification as per Linkwitz. My *preference* is figure 8 pattern and small diaphragm (I want to experiment with crossed-8s), but cardioids could be adapted. B&K capsules are a bit out of my financial reach. Recommendations for under $500 or so would be appreciated. Cheaper is absolutely fine.
My recording interests are minimally miked acoustic guitar/vocals, so it wouldn't need to survive the inside of a kick drum or a heavy metal screamer at 1".
TIA!