Friday, March 18

DIY $20 Mic

Looking for a new mic and don't want to break the bank. If you have some basic soldering skills and about 20 buck$, you're in luck. TapeOp Magazine wrote a great article on how to build your own mic with the bare necessities. Turns out the frequency response is pretty flat and quality is unbeatable considering the price. To read the original article click here. 
Parts List :

WM-61a Panasonic (mic element)
10uF Metalized Poly Capacitor
2.2k ohm metal film Resistor
1000 pF ceramic Disc Capacitor
9 volt battery holder/clip with leads
1 XLR 3pin Male Panel Connector
1 XLR Female Panel Conector

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