Topic: Has anyone tried running MBHO capsules without the mic bodies?

[hammerhorror]

Hi,

I'm wondering if it would be possible to run MBHO capsules without the bodies?

Since the "active cables" don't have any electronics in them, I figured it may be possible to run the capsules with a battery box or possibly with the new Naiant Littlebox preamp.

I'm not very technical when it comes to this type of stuff, so I figured I'd see if any of the experts would care to chime in.

Thanks in advance!

[nickee]

Something like this? Not sure if anyone else than JK knows how to build these.

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,84432.msg1122579.html#msg1122579

[hammerhorror]

Wow, I didn't realize JK Labs had built a box for the MBHO caps. I thought he just made them for AKG & Geffels. Cool.

The nice thing about trying to do this for the MBHO caps is that they plug in to a mini 4-pin xlr cable. There is no need to machine/manufacture any proprietary connectors for the capsules.

[jeromejello]

that is not entirely true.  the capsules still screw into a base that has the taf4.  my understanding is that these bases are not available separately.

[hammerhorror]

that is not entirely true.  the capsules still screw into a base that has the taf4.  my understanding is that these bases are not available separately.

Thanks for the info, I didn't realize that.

But if you already owned a pair of MBHO actives, then you would have the required parts.

[jeromejello]

that is not entirely true.  the capsules still screw into a base that has the taf4.  my understanding is that these bases are not available separately.

Thanks for the info, I didn't realize that.

But if you already owned a pair of MBHO actives, then you would have the required parts.

yes sir

[illconditioned]

that is not entirely true.  the capsules still screw into a base that has the taf4.  my understanding is that these bases are not available separately.

That's right.  There is (at least) a FET and a very high (1 Gigohm) resistor in the base.  This is like the Shoeps "collette".  The reason for this is the mic signal itself is not strong enough to travel even a few inches.  You need a FET behind there to strengthen the signal.  Specifically, the FET acts as a "voltage follower".  That is, it provides no voltage gain at all, but increases the current so it can drive down the cables to the body.

  Richard

[EarlyMorningRain]

Something like this? Not sure if anyone else than JK knows how to build these.

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,84432.msg1122579.html#msg1122579

wow, that is a nice looking rig, did it ever sell ??

edit to add that they were sold (and shipped to NY)