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shoggoth80
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So, I've watched several videos of DIY builds for ribbon mics.
I've got a donor body that I want to work with. It's not a ribbon body, but a cheap cheap condenser.
Seems like the hardest bit will be building the motor frame.
I've got the donor en route, a pack of 2.4" ND magnets, just ordered some 1.8 micron foil, and a corrugating tool.
I'm mostly gathering the materials, hoping to have all the components within a month. I read the RCA 44 used a 4.7mm wide ribbon, and about 2.4" long, that was 1.8 microns. I'm going to aim for 3/16" wide, which is close.
I haven't made up my mind on a transformer. Edcor is tempting, but Geistnote has an in house unit that is affordable, and supposedly sounds close to the RMX1.
I know people seem to like Lundahl, but that's a little more than I am looking to spend, unless it really is worth it.
Any thoughts on transformers?
I've got a donor body that I want to work with. It's not a ribbon body, but a cheap cheap condenser.
Seems like the hardest bit will be building the motor frame.
I've got the donor en route, a pack of 2.4" ND magnets, just ordered some 1.8 micron foil, and a corrugating tool.
I'm mostly gathering the materials, hoping to have all the components within a month. I read the RCA 44 used a 4.7mm wide ribbon, and about 2.4" long, that was 1.8 microns. I'm going to aim for 3/16" wide, which is close.
I haven't made up my mind on a transformer. Edcor is tempting, but Geistnote has an in house unit that is affordable, and supposedly sounds close to the RMX1.
I know people seem to like Lundahl, but that's a little more than I am looking to spend, unless it really is worth it.
Any thoughts on transformers?