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Sennheiser MKE2 Waterproof GoPro mic - hacks and modifications
mfrench:
--- Quote from: Hypnocracy on January 17, 2019, 07:05:28 AM ---Moke's brass tubing body looks promising...The windscreen is a big draw for me on this item...I'd love to incorporate that into a modified housing...could you cut threads the next larger size tubing to mount the windscreen?
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Greets,
The 1/2" o.d. brass tubing fits flush to the diameter of the capsules widest point. I tried the windscreen on, and, it is a really nice friction fit without the need for screw threads.
I'm going to grab the images from that other thread, and import them here.
the crappy image 6044 is 1/2"o.d. tubing fit. This will need to be epoxied into place. It is a nice fit inside the tubing, but, not tight enough to be a friction fit. The windscreen fits nicely over this mounting.
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regarding the other images and tubing (also picked from other thread):
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=188670.msg2288043#msg2288043
It appears to be .25" o.d. on the smaller tube.
The larger is .28" o.d.
8131 (smaller) and 8132 (larger) is the K&S Precision Metals product numbers, I think.
http://ksmetals.com/26.html
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in regard to the larger 1/2" tubing:
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=188670.msg2288067#msg2288067
It is a piece of 1/2" o.d. part# 8139
It fits very nicely, and touches the "flanges" just below the round collar, for a nice tight flush fit. It would need to be an adhesive fitting, as it is not snug enough by itself
DavidPuddy:
I purchased a Neutrik 3.5mm female stereo jack (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/888470-REG/Neutrik_nys240bg_3_5mm_Stereo_Jack.html) to wire up but I believe something like the option below may be better for >:D.
https://www.markertek.com/product/y-mfs-2mp/tecnec-y-mfs-2mp-dual-3-5mm-mini-right-angle-male-to-3-5mm-stereo-female-air-travel-headphone-adapter
I'm thinking I could just strip the ends of the 3.5mm plugs and wire them to the mics with a little heat shrink to keep things tidy.
What do you guys think?
dallman:
--- Quote from: beegar on January 17, 2019, 01:14:59 PM ---I purchased a Neutrik 3.5mm female stereo jack (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/888470-REG/Neutrik_nys240bg_3_5mm_Stereo_Jack.html) to wire up but I believe something like the option below may be better for >:D.
https://www.markertek.com/product/y-mfs-2mp/tecnec-y-mfs-2mp-dual-3-5mm-mini-right-angle-male-to-3-5mm-stereo-female-air-travel-headphone-adapter
I'm thinking I could just strip the ends of the 3.5mm plugs and wire them to the mics with a little heat shrink to keep things tidy.
What do you guys think?
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Why not just a stereo 3.5 mm (1/8) male plug? I ordered an "L" shaped one and hope to tinker this weekend. I snagged 2 demo MKE2 models at a whopping $2.00 less per mic, but as I figured they look brand new.
DavidPuddy:
--- Quote from: dallman on January 17, 2019, 02:13:25 PM ---
--- Quote from: beegar on January 17, 2019, 01:14:59 PM ---I purchased a Neutrik 3.5mm female stereo jack (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/888470-REG/Neutrik_nys240bg_3_5mm_Stereo_Jack.html) to wire up but I believe something like the option below may be better for >:D.
https://www.markertek.com/product/y-mfs-2mp/tecnec-y-mfs-2mp-dual-3-5mm-mini-right-angle-male-to-3-5mm-stereo-female-air-travel-headphone-adapter
I'm thinking I could just strip the ends of the 3.5mm plugs and wire them to the mics with a little heat shrink to keep things tidy.
What do you guys think?
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Why not just a stereo 3.5 mm (1/8) male plug? I ordered an "L" shaped one and hope to tinker this weekend. I snagged 2 demo MKE2 models at a whopping $2.00 less per mic, but as I figured they look brand new.
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I'm mounting the mics and the jack in the liner of a mesh trucker hat and I'd rather have a male jack hanging down than a larger female jack. It's a little hard to explain but I'll post pictures when I'm done.
gormenghast:
Can these microphones be attached to Apple iPod/iphone type headphone wire? I know absolutely nothing about wires/cables/microphones. Would it be better to solder to a stereo mini plug then attach that plug to another cable of your preferred length? Approximately how much wire do you have to work with once it's free from the usb board?
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