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RE: The Primo EM 158

Subject: RE: The Primo EM 158
From: "Anton Woldhek" <>
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:55:11 +0200
Hi Klas,

> I would say it is the best low cost mic so far for the ones
> who want to record high frequency insects, bats and similar.
> You can probably squeeze out some 100 kHz from this capsule,
> still enough signal to get above self noise level.
That sounds excellent, and exactly what im currently in need of.

> If you try: One cannot solder safely on the small gold plated
> areas! The internal fet-IC burns out too easily!
So, how do I solder it without damaging? Im a total n00b to microphone DIY,
would I need to have some circuit added to this capsule (esp for high freq
recording?) or could I connect it directly to an xlr connector?

I would be recording with a Sound Devices 722.

Cheers
Anton



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