It does seem simple, so much so that I wonder if I am doing something wrong=
. =A0I have a solder gun, and solder...I clamp the mic wires to the pos and=
neg leads on the RCA plug, melt a small ball of solder on the tip of the i=
ron, touch it to the wire/plug lead and let it cool(all takes just a second=
or two). =A0 =A0Yet...the mics still sound much noisier then if I just twi=
st the wires(off the mic capsules), around the pos/neg leads of the plug an=
d try them that way. =A0The only difference is the solder, so I don't know =
what I'm doing wrong!
From: Avocet <>
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Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2012 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Best way to build simply DIY stereo mics.
> if I can avoid solder altogether, given I've NEVER soldered anything
> before(and which may be my issue with my other mics) I will.
Paul,
I can only encourage you and anyone else who works with wires to get
the hang of soldering. It really is quite simple and gives you the
freedom to make up leads and adaptors as you want them. It remains the
only secure way of making a connection.
When I was working I used to cut the ends off all my mic cables about
once a year and resolder them. Only once did I have a lead go down on
me and that one came from our tech stores.
David
David Brinicombe
North Devon, UK
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