about microphones and henns and eggs

[Mike Maloney]

> Does anybody know about that?
> Is there a "standard" sound element?

Western Electric 640 AAA.

> And further: If I'd be able to hire a pro measurement micro
> for a day (Neutrik 3382, I learned that just a few minutes ago),
> with individual data measurement sheet, I could correlate my cheap
> electret capsule to it, even if it is a el cheapo unit.
>
You can buy a calibrated Girardin for less than that will cost (at least in
the US that is the case - I don't know about the German instrumentation
rental scene)
>
> That way, the cheap electret micro would be calibrated, I have
> a know response. Would be usefull for absolute measurements...

The DIY microphone link I pointed out earlier lists a source for calibrated
cheapo electret elements.

Mike Maloney