Topic: modifiying Nakamichi CM-700's??

[EarlyMorningRain]

I've seen this power two AKG CKx caps, actually owned one for a short time but never got around to using it. I'm sure Busman or maybe Chris Church could rig this up with the 700 barrels.
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/electronics/36396386c21b22ab/index.html

hate to go/get off topic:

this AT power module powered two akg caps?? I only see one input jack (is that a full sized xlr or a mini xlr input)? Then that ouput jack appears to be a mini xlr of course.....

[ts]

I've seen this power two AKG CKx caps, actually owned one for a short time but never got around to using it. I'm sure Busman or maybe Chris Church could rig this up with the 700 barrels.
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/electronics/36396386c21b22ab/index.html

hate to go/get off topic:

this AT power module powered two akg caps?? I only see one input jack (is that a full sized xlr or a mini xlr input)? Then that ouput jack appears to be a mini xlr of course.....

I don't think it's that off topic. This box or one very similar to it, has been used to power the CKx caps, not the CK caps. Lemos were ofcourse used on the cap ends to a single stereo mini xlr input. The output was stereo 1/8 inch. It was powered by one 9V or 2 AA's. I can't remember. The box may also have been somewhat customized. One was recently sold here: http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,108295.0.html. But no pics. Sorry.

[rsimms3]

I have a couple of those boxes, they only use 1 AA or adjust a 48v Phantom Power Source coming into the full size XLR.

[nak700s]

I appreaciate the recommendation to contact Chris at Busman, but, assuming he is still dealing with audio, I don't think he wants to deal with me.  I emailed and called.  All I got from the phone call was an answering machine, but I left a message in hopes of him returning the call.  If you guys know him and want to find out what's up, I'd love to know if he received the messages or is simply not interested.   

[setboy]

from my dealing with him, i would think he would tell you if he was not interested. But I do not know the man well.

[nak700s]

That's what I would have thought too.  However, I have had no reply from email or phone message.  Makes me wonder how comfortable I would be sending him a pair of Nak 700's to work on.

[audBall]

I can understand your concerns.  However, I would just like to note that my first pair of mics I ran (active 300s) were purchased directly from Chris back in `05.  The 700s I currently own were sold to another TS'er here, then sent to Chris and were modified into actives by him.  I ended up buying the mics back from the member here when they decided to part with them. 

I don't want to speak for the man, but I'm sure something has currently got his attention.  He's a respected and integral asset to this community and I would have no fears with either my 700s or 1k's in his hands.  Now, whether or not he's able to currently tackle the task is another story.  I do hope he returns your contacts soon. 

There are others here as well that have the know-how to take on the modification.  With a little patience, I'm confident you should have little-to-no problems getting your mics serviced. 

[paulbaptiste]

I found an email Chris sent to me when i was first thinking about getting some hacked Naks, may shed some light on the subject:

"Nick,

Your welcome. Enjoy.  As for the Naks.  I can do the 300s, 100s.
the 700s require cabling attached to the mic. So, because of
my workload I have been trying to steer clear of the 700s since I
don't stock the cable used for this. The 300s and 100s have a mini XLR
installed into the mic so then you just need a mini xlr cable to connect to a battery
box or pre."

and as others noted, Chris is a busy man, but he's always returned my emails, questions, may not be for a few days, but he's always gotten back to me.  Good Luck.

Nick

[rowjimmytour]

I appreaciate the recommendation to contact Chris at Busman, but, assuming he is still dealing with audio, I don't think he wants to deal with me.  I emailed and called.  All I got from the phone call was an answering machine, but I left a message in hopes of him returning the call.  If you guys know him and want to find out what's up, I'd love to know if he received the messages or is simply not interested.   

apparently some douchnozzle postal worker forged his signature on a delivery slip and stole
a LOT of valuable merch from chris. it's set him back WAY too much.
it's caused some financial issues w/ the biz to say the least now that he has to pay for the missing shipment.

if ya want some mics...you could help out a great guy and get a set of KILLER mics in the bargain

[setboy]

I appreaciate the recommendation to contact Chris at Busman, but, assuming he is still dealing with audio, I don't think he wants to deal with me.  I emailed and called.  All I got from the phone call was an answering machine, but I left a message in hopes of him returning the call.  If you guys know him and want to find out what's up, I'd love to know if he received the messages or is simply not interested.   

apparently some douchnozzle postal worker forged his signature on a delivery slip and stole
a LOT of valuable merch from chris. it's set him back WAY too much.
it's caused some financial issues w/ the biz to say the least now that he has to pay for the missing shipment.

if ya want some mics...you could help out a great guy and get a set of KILLER mics in the bargain

holy sh*t! i wish had the cash to get some new mics or something modded

[nak700s]

Thank you for the reassurance.  I hope he gets back to me soon.  I would like to give him, or whoever, the time they require to do the job without rushing them.  I don't know what is involved and can certainly respect that I am not his only concern, it would just be nice to get a reply so I know where I stand.  Is it possible for you to post a photo or two of the 700 modification?  I would love to see what I am trying so hard to get done.  When you say "cable"  I am thinking of essentially a extension cord to go from the attenuation pad to the mic body.  Am I on the right track or totally off base?  I'm aiming for as little gear to carry in and deal with as possible and was hoping to avoid an extra box.  The Dead will be here in April and I would love to have them done for those shows, that is part of the reason I am a little agitated.  Also it seems to be getting tougher in my local venues to tape.  The security is finally looking more actively!

[EarlyMorningRain]

use the search function on this site and hopefully it will help.

Doing that I find this particular thread (active 700's with pics)
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,83851.0.html


Now once upon a time I did see other pics posted of peoples active 700 setup, of which I saved the jpegs onto my computer for future reference. I cannot find the thread these other pics I have came from, but if you want to see the pics, just let me know and I'll zip them up for you


edit:
persistent use of that search function finds this other thread showing Nak700 actives - with pics
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,74404.0.html

[spyder9]

I wish I had a set of these for my    setup.

[nak700s]

Thank you, norma023, for that link.  So, I guess it really is just an extension chord, huh.  And I suppose the internal 6Volt batteries are enough power to compensate for the extra distance from the capsules to the mic body?  How do they hold in place, do you know?  I'd love to know if it's permanent or can switched back and forth if I want to.

[ts]

Thank you, norma023, for that link.  So, I guess it really is just an extension chord, huh.  And I suppose the internal 6Volt batteries are enough power to compensate for the extra distance from the capsules to the mic body?  How do they hold in place, do you know?  I'd love to know if it's permanent or can switched back and forth if I want to.

Not sure I understand your question, but the mod can't be switched from "actives" back to the body as it is hard wired.

The original mod which utilized the 9V power supply that losammy speaks of may have been capable of switching to the body, but I'm not sure. MattH or losammy would know.