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Title: Radio Shack DIY microphone
Post by: DaveH on August 27, 2009, 12:40:37 PM

I put together a rather simple design this summer, I took a three wire Radio Shack condenser mic element and connected them into a gold plated connector. The specs for this mic read 30-15,000 Hz but I have been hesitant to use it at a show. Could anybody give me an idea how this would work at a live show or what it would be comparable to?

Here is a link to the element:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062216

Title: Re: Radio Shack DIY microphone
Post by: Walstib62 on August 27, 2009, 03:31:26 PM

I have to admit, years ago when I had no $$ and had to stealth a show, I used a set of RS caps like those. It sounded ok- the 30 hz spec may be a little generous. They sounded tinny to me. But for $3.95 WTF.

Title: Re: Radio Shack DIY microphone
Post by: DaveH on August 27, 2009, 03:50:09 PM

Thanks for the response. How would they compare to the other budget mics (Giant Squids, SP-BMC-2, Sony ECM-717 etc.)? Better, worse, about the same?

Title: Re: Radio Shack DIY microphone
Post by: Neilyboy on August 27, 2009, 04:44:56 PM

get yourself a couple of these!

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=P9925-ND

They are great..

Neil

Title: Re: Radio Shack DIY microphone
Post by: ArchivalAudio on August 28, 2009, 12:17:28 AM

Quote from: Neilyboy on August 27, 2009, 04:44:56 PM

get yourself a couple of these!

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=P9925-ND

They are great..

Neil

^^^^
these would be much better
I thought there was a DIY thread on these caps too?


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