I have come across this mic from the nature recordist, the "Telinga EM23-PIP". Is has low noise, at only 14dB(A). And it is small:
http://www.telinga.com/gallery/omnidirectional_microphones.htm
Due to its low noise, they really seem to like it. I also would like low noise mics as I want to gather recordings of native flutes and voice in the field, all un-amplified. I was thinking of the DPA 4060 but have been worrying about the noise levels. Does anyone have any experience with Telinga mics? Are they good for recording acoustic music? I want low noise but I must have good sound.
Thanks
Justin
Em23 (made by Primo mic out of Singapore) is the same as the Nak (omni) capsule.
It looks like they've put their own electronics (FET and a couple of resistors) behind it.
What is the price on this?
I wonder if you could get the same effect by modifying a Nak yourself? They *may* use different electronics, but the same capsule, I believe.
Richard
These Telinga EM23 are about $520/pair. The capsules are the Primo EM23 (there is also EM21, a cardioid) and they are about $55 from them. I got a schematic from Klas Strandberg of Telinga. They seems to be intended for lower level work, like nature recordings or acoustic imstruments. Their noise level is low compared to a standard Nakamichi with the same capsules. The balancing output transformer of the Nakamichis drop their output level quite a bit and it put some demands on the mic preamp. Removing the transformer gives a lower noise floor, 5-8dB seems to be common. EM23 is a bit rolled-off above 10 kHz but as it is an omni capsule, bass is extended even at a distant pickup. I have several schematics that seems to work with EM23/EM21.
Roger