David, I ordered the mic capsules from Frogloggers, and while the Primo sit=
e does not show those caps as wired, they came that way. =A0Either Primo do=
es that, or Gene, but either way, I plan on using the existing wires so as =
to avoid having to solder the caps themselves at all! =A0 That's why I was =
asking about just twist wiring...if I can avoid solder altogether, given I'=
ve NEVER soldered anything before(and which may be my issue with my other m=
ics) I will. =A0 On another list, there are several references to glueing m=
ic caps to plugs(RCA in this case, but there were a couple of other referen=
ces to gluing). =A0 I'm wondering if you could just twist wire the mic cap =
wires to the wires of the cable, and glue over them for strength. =A0If the=
y are already twisted, that should not effect conductivity and it might be =
a better way then soldering for a complete rookie such as myself! =A0 I may=
try that...I can always just cut the wires shorter and star again if it
does not work
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Sent: Friday, May 4, 2012 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Best way to build simply DIY stereo mics.
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Paul,
I use 3.5mm plugs and sockets for recording bat detectors becaues that
is how they are wired. I use 10 metre extension leads rather then
permanently long leads but the problem is that these plugs and RCA
plugs can easily pull out. The answer with a junction on an extension
lead is to tie a half knot at the joins so the plugs pull togeher
rather than apart.
If you use long leads for stereo or two track like my bat detectors
you can get a bit of cross-talk from a combined cable. I either use
individually screened conductors or figure-8 twin screened cable.
My soldering tip again - use extra flux when soldering delicate
components and you can do the joint almost instantly. Most components
allow for a second or two soldering time.
David
David Brinicombe
North Devon, UK
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum - Ambrose Bierce
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