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posted by Fnord666 on Monday October 21 2019, @01:28PM   Printer-friendly
from the now-you're-talking dept.

http://recordinghacks.com/articles/how-to-build-a-microphone/

For decades condenser microphones have been the staple for high-quality recording and live sound assignments. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to own a good one. Well that's about to change. I've written this article so that anyone who wants a great condenser mic (or those who just want more of them) can have their wish.

For around $20 (US) anyone can build an extremely accurate, life-like condenser microphone. DO NOT let the cost fool you, this mic's frighteningly good performance will blow your mind — and it's easy to build! -Joel Cameron

This microphone is largely based on a posting I found on the internet showing how to modify Realistic (Radio Shack) PZMs for better performance. I have simply finished the design so people can build a complete mic from scratch. After making a pair of these, I was shocked to find out how amazing they sound. In fact, these little buggers have become my first choice for capturing unhyped, totally natural stereo images, beating-out pairs of choice small and large-diaphragm condensers, and some nice ribbons too!


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  • (Score: 3, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Monday October 21 2019, @02:57PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday October 21 2019, @02:57PM (#909887)

    Anyone interested in this topic should check out this series from Dave Jones (EEVblog) and Doug Ford (former head designer at Rode Microphones), where they cover all sorts of microphone details and design considerations on the whiteboard. Well worth watching.

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvOlSehNtuHv98KUcud260yJBRQngBKiw [youtube.com]

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