DAK condenser "sizzle"

[Sotonfan]

I just picked up a used DAK Electret ECM-2001 small condenser mic. I notice a "sizzle" when I record with it - like a slight distortion on every note - even when my levels are really low. Is this typical of a small condenser, or do I just have a lousy mic?

Thanks for any advice!
Drew

 

[Harvey Gerst]

I just picked up a used DAK Electret ECM-2001 small condenser mic. I notice a "sizzle" when I record with it - like a slight distortion on every note - even when my levels are really low. Is this typical of a small condenser, or do I just have a lousy mic?

Thanks for any advice!
Drew

sounds like low voltage on the capsule. Since it's an electret, it might be bad. Could be something else tho.

 

[cominginsecond]

It's kind of funny reading this post, because, most of the time, a little high end "sizzle" is a good thing. I know he's not talking about what most people mean when they say sizzle.