ugg.. any ideas on finding.....

[zoso59brst]

Hi all,

I'm sure the answer (most likely "no") is on the boards somewhere, but I have tried every search option and been to the end of the internet and back searching for a company that offers mic casings (enclosures). I'm going to make a first attempt at building a couple mics. So, before I start getting creative with a dremel on a hammond box or piece of pipe, anyone have any ideas on where can get a pre-made large mic casing? This may be the first thing the internet has failed me with...

....I've also been searching ebay and the like for broken/parts mics, but I'd really like to start from scratch.

thanks for any info,
Pete

 

[kojdogg]

buying cheap mics and working from there will likely be way cheaper than having any sort of metal work done. innertube make very expensive mics out of maglites and i've seen many mics made out of pipes like you mentioned.

 

[crazydoc]

Here's a valuable resource:
http://www.prodigy-pro.com/forum/index.php

This is the "meta-meta" thread:
http://www.prodigy-pro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16013

Look in there under microphone-metas (new and old), and the G7 thread (under project specific.) There's info on tubing, grille and other hardware components - you have to look around a little.

 

[zoso59brst]

WOW, there is a lot of info here. Thanks!!

 

[mshilarious]

If you're lazy or don't have a machine shop, buy a Behringer C1 and gut it. That gets you shell, XLR, grille, case, and mount for $40.