[sdiy] ot: behringer ECM8000 microphone

[Edu Silva]

Glen wrote:
> 
> Has anyone on this list ever used a microphone modified in this
> manner? 


Yep.


> I know this was intended for a measurement mic, but would it be
> something to consider building for general recording use?


It works fine for recording, better yet if you do the mod.

I have used it for almost anything, but they're better for stereo
recordings (ensembles, orchestras, etc). Good yet for drum and
percussion (overheads), woodwinds, ambience, choir, strings (close-miked
or stereo pair), etc.  But they're a little noisy, don't expect to do
great classic guitar or harpsichord recordings...  :-(

You can use the ECM8000 or your own DIY mics, with modified Panasonic
capsules (you'll have to mod the ECM, it uses off-the-shelf caps).

http://home.earthlink.net/~gottapes/micdiyers/main.htm

http://www.che.es/pcpfiles/doc_altavoces/medicionCHE/preampPanasonic/PreampElectmod.html


hope this helps.

Edu Silva
http://audiolist.cjb.net