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Title: Whew, might have dodged a bullet!
Post by: aberg on March 24, 2004, 07:01:50 PM
So I'm driving to Toronto tomorrow to tape the Dream Theater show at Massey Hall, and I did a quick test of my gear to make sure all batteries were charged and everything was working... and I found out the right mic capsule of my SP-BMC-1s wasn't getting any audio... so I started freaking out. I was planning on ditching these mics any day anyways, but I didn't want to be left with nothing to tape the show.... so I took drastic measures. I busted into the capsule and found that one of the wires had broken off its solder point... so I soldered it back up, and electrical taped the HELL out of the whole capsule... plugged everything in and she purrs like new.... I might just be able to tape this sucker after all... and immediately after, I'm saving up to get some new mics.. hahaha... How's this for a last minute crisis avoidance... wow.. I'm still shaking... peace.
Title: Re:Whew, might have dodged a bullet!
Post by: Sean Gallemore on March 24, 2004, 10:30:13 PM
+ for ditching em!
Title: Re:Whew, might have dodged a bullet!
Post by: JNT on March 29, 2004, 10:13:34 PM
Good save!

I always carry my small butane powered soldering gun with me when I tape.  I've never had to use it (knock on wood) but just in case.

Joe
Title: Re:Whew, might have dodged a bullet!
Post by: jpschust on March 29, 2004, 10:48:16 PM
i carry one too, but mine is for the w00ks :-P
Title: Re:Whew, might have dodged a bullet!
Post by: BJ on March 29, 2004, 10:55:54 PM
you guys really carry a soldering iron?  wow..now thats high tech and dedicated.  Im lucky to remember to pack everything, much less access.  

hmm...silver soldered wooks....thats a photo/sticker i would like on my pelican case!
Title: Re:Whew, might have dodged a bullet!
Post by: fozzy on March 29, 2004, 11:34:34 PM
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Title: Re:Whew, might have dodged a bullet!
Post by: JNT on March 30, 2004, 12:01:55 AM
i carry one too, but mine is for the w00ks :-P

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