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Title: DIY LD microphone capsule replacement?
Post by: Chuck on October 30, 2013, 11:02:40 AM
Hey do any of you have good information on the various DIY capsules available for modifying cheap LD microphones?

I've been doing a bunch of reading at GearSlutz, micbuilders and HomeRecording. There are lots of opinions. but most of those guys are trying to make a good vocal/instrument mic. I wonder if any of you have tried any of the various capsule designs for making on-stage, stage lip or audience recordings?

I bought a Nady SCM-1000 (multi-pattern, omni, figure 8, cardioid) mic on eBay cheap and I'm going to, at the very least, replace the stock K67 style capsule with a better capsule. I need a project to keep me busy, so I'm going to modify my first LD mic.

I want to finally try M/S recording too, since the mic I bought has the figure of 8 pattern.

I'd appreciate any advice you guys can offer about replacement capsules or LD's in general.
Title: Re: DIY LD microphone capsule replacement?
Post by: kirk97132 on October 30, 2013, 11:09:15 AM
Hey do any of you have good information on the various DIY capsules available for modifying cheap LD microphones?

I've been doing a bunch of reading at GearSlutz, micbuilders and HomeRecording. There are lots of opinions. but most of those guys are trying to make a good vocal/instrument mic. I wonder if any of you have tried any of the various capsule designs for making on-stage, stage lip or audience recordings?

I bought a Nady SCM-1000 (multi-pattern, omni, figure 8, cardioid) mic on eBay cheap and I'm going to, at the very least, replace the stock K67 style capsule with a better capsule. I need a project to keep me busy, so I'm going to modify my first LD mic.

I want to finally try M/S recording too, since the mic I bought has the figure of 8 pattern.

I'd appreciate any advice you guys can offer about replacement capsules or LD's in general.
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Title: Re: DIY LD microphone capsule replacement?
Post by: Chuck on October 30, 2013, 11:12:44 AM
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