Topic: AKG Blueline Active Cable mod (step by step pictorial)

[igene]

I'd just want the "FEMALE" end part number, and where you can get it, if you have that too.

(I know that post was initially directed at Digigal)

thanks.

[igene]

I was going to take my time adding all the explanations, but once I got started, I had to complete it.






I want to thank John Muir (RIP) as a footnote...
Who forever changed the way I see, and explain a process.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Muir_%28Volkswagen%29
I owned an air-cooled VW bus for 10 years, and read his book like a bible.
Couldn't have made it that long without it.

[kirk97132]

All parts available through AKG.

[illconditioned]

^^ This microphone is very nicely built, with quality components.  What I don't understand is why it does not sound better.  In particular, while the frequency response and polar pattern appear to be very good, it just does not seem to have as much "detail" as many other mics.  It is too bad, since many other electret mics, including the original CK1x, and DPA for that matter, all sound better.

 Richard

[Javier Cinakowski]

Just stopped in to say that might be the best DIY instruction I have ever seen here.  Great job man!  Good luck on your recordings...
 

[OOK]

^^ This microphone is very nicely built, with quality components.  What I don't understand is why it does not sound better.  In particular, while the frequency response and polar pattern appear to be very good, it just does not seem to have as much "detail" as many other mics.  It is too bad, since many other electret mics, including the original CK1x, and DPA for that matter, all sound better.

 Richard

The thing I always have to remember is everyone hears slightly different.  What you may not like, someone else will rave about it.  The way you feel about these mics is the way I feel about schoeps.   I used to hate the sound of neumann, now I love them. I prefer the sound of MBHO, most don't and Microtech Gefels get me hot! I actually like the Blue line series... but when its all said and done we all hear a little differently...

Peace OOK

[newplanet7]

The thing I always have to remember is everyone hears slightly different.  What you may not like, someone else will rave about it.  The way you feel about these mics is the way I feel about schoeps.   I used to hate the sound of neumann, now I love them. I prefer the sound of MBHO, most don't and Microtech Gefels get me hot! I actually like the Blue line series... but when its all said and done we all hear a little differently...
Peace OOK

Well put sir.

EDIT: With that said I agree with richard.

[jbell]

I'd be interested to hear a comp. of this setup using phantom adapters into a pre vs. running them with the se300b bodies into a pre.

[OOK]

EDIT: With that said I agree with richard.

 

[igene]

If someone can please find me another set of these cables
(broken/damaged wire is fine w/ good connectors)
and I'll make up another modded set, and do a simultaneous comparison recording.
SE300 VS. XLR adapters.

I'm not looking for FREE, but cheap is preferred.

 

I want to make another set w/ longer cables (~15 - 16').
These are only 6' long.

[DigiGal]

All parts available through AKG.

Thanks for the PDF's Kirkd...

Pricing is surely overly inflated on these parts but good to know they still have parts and to see the reference info.

[kirk97132]

but cheap is preferred.

If you are thinking of buying parts from AKG then cheap is not gonna happen

[kirk97132]

All parts available through AKG.

Thanks for the PDF's Kirkd...

Pricing is surely overly inflated on these parts but good to know they still have parts and to see the reference info.

You're welcome.  Overly inflated is an understatement.  The parts prices make the $300 list for the extension cables seem cheap.

[newplanet7]

EDIT: With that said I agree with richard.

 

I agree with you on the "we all hear different things".
I ran the se300 and definitely liked them. I do dig the MBHO sound and think it's under-used.
I also didn't like Noymans but changed my tune when I realized that what I was looking for was detail.

[igene]

Just stopped in to say that might be the best DIY instruction I have ever seen here.  Great job man!  Good luck on your recordings...
 

Thanks for the compliment, I worked real hard to make this happen.

I had to do the mod and take pictures each step of the way (making sure the shots were good)
Some of the pics were hard to take as I was focusing at macro distances and the DOF was real short.
Then edit each foto (crop and color correct as needed) then upload to photobucket.
THEN > 1 picture at a time get the hosting information and make a list in wordpad (in correct order)
for posting to TS. Then when the pics were posted, insert all the explanations and remove redundant shots.
It took a really long time... I'm glad it's done !