That's a very good point about the capsule connection. Thank you.For transformer comparisons they would probably be ok.
But for capsule connections I wouldn't use them. Or check the datasheet how high the insulation resistance is.
On the other hand, if you just want to evaluate the sound of different capsules, a little bit of noise will probably not get in the way for comparing.
LOL. I'd rather not be the guinea pig on this. I was hoping one of you other DIY addicts may have tried something similar.just do it and report back
genuinely, what's the worst that could happenLOL. I'd rather not be the guinea pig on this. I was hoping one of you other DIY addicts may have tried something similar.
C.H.U.D.genuinely, what's the worst that could happen
That makes sense. My thought process here initially was to try and see if there was a no-solder approach that would work for quick change experimentation. After I put a 3d printer on my desk, I moved all my soldering stuff to a bin that has to be unpacked every time I need it. I mean, it only takes minutes to set it all up, but my brain was playing lazy thinking I could no-solder it.You don’t really need those though. Part of the reason I like using teflon pins for capsule connections (Hi-z or not), is that I can wire the components to one side, and solder the capsule wires to the backs of the pins. They hold up to soldering/de-soldering much better than PCB pads, which allows me to easily try different capsules with a circuit. You could do the same thing with the transformer connections, and that approach wouldn’t compromise anything sonically.
I'd just remove the plastic part, solder the terminals to the pcb, and use that way.That makes sense. My thought process here initially was to try and see if there was a no-solder approach that would work for quick change experimentation. After I put a 3d printer on my desk, I moved all my soldering stuff to a bin that has to be unpacked every time I need it. I mean, it only takes minutes to set it all up, but my brain was playing lazy thinking I could no-solder it.
BTW, I'm definitely building your circuit you posted in the other thread and that's what I was going to use to do this, but I'll just build a few of them instead.
Either way, I really appreciate the info from everyone, but I'm putting a pin in this idea and moving onto contemplating the next "what if" mic question on my list. That's what I love about this forum. It's helping me move forward quickly through my DIY ruminations to better pick the best use of my DIY time.
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