In plain english...

[getuhgrip]

Component and construction wise, what makes the better mics better?
In simple language what makes diaphrams, electronics and bodies better than others?

 

[Track Rat]

Think about it. What makes a Lambourgini Diablo (is that spelled right?) better than a Yugo? Better materials, closer manufacturing tolerences, craftsmanship, attention to fine detail........

 

[getuhgrip]

I'm gonna pretend I'm one of my kids.

Materials...better in what way?
Tolerances closer...where?
Which tolerances? Which materials?

 

[Harvey Gerst]

Low noise resistors, tubes, and transistors (often hand-selected), high quality capacitors, transformers that don't ring or saturate easily, mu-metal shielding. In the case of tolerances, small gap clearances in condensers and dynamics. Even diaphragm coating and correct diaphragm tensioning. RF shielding. Double and triple mesh grilles.

 

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Circuit design?

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