Re: Mic. self build question.

["Scott Fraser" scottbfraser]

<<I've resorted to doing all the connections using terminal blocks intended=
 for 240V wiring, i.e. insert the wire and do up the screw. Then I can safe=
ly attach other wires to the other end of the terminal block without risk o=
f pulling. I've tested one capsule and it seems to work.>>

Electrically it works, but for low level audio signals it means there is a =
portion of the conductor where the signal wires are neither twisted nor shi=
elded. This makes the connection susceptible to picking up induced electric=
al or RF noise from the surroundings. I would use XLR connectors, for durab=
ility as well as standardization.

Scott Fraser