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Calrad DM-9 anyone?

 
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ZackP



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:56 am    Post subject: Calrad DM-9 anyone? Reply with quote
Just wondering what you guys think of these Mics compared to say a JT-30 or CR Element Mic.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've built mics around them.  Not terrible, but not the equal of either a good MC151/MC127 or a good CM/CR. The only advantage they have is the tiny element, if someone demands a really small mic.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
gheumann wrote:
I've built mics around them.  Not terrible, but not the equal of either a good MC151/MC127 or a good CM/CR. The only advantage they have is the tiny element, if someone demands a really small mic.

I just picked one up from ebay on a lark.  I plan on installing a volume control and using it as a carry around extra.  Greg, what type of pot would you recomend?  I thought maybe a 2 meg, as the printing on the box says it is a 50k impedence.  Must have a transformer on it.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It is a dynamic/magnetic element. Use 100K or 250K pot.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for the advice Greg.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Greg,  I used a 250k pot and the little mic is a real killer.  I have to agree that it is not as full as my Shure/RCA mic, but it has a real character of its own.  Because it is so hot, a volume control is surely needed. I call it my Little Black Blimp.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cool! Nice job!


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