which mic for tube mod: mxl1006 or v67?

i can pick up either of these for cheap on clearance at a local store. id like to do a tube circuit, typical single triode to a 10:1 stepdown transformer. which would you choose--or is neither one worth the trouble?

i did read thru some of the threads in the meta (not all of them) but its still unclear to me. i found references to the 'schoeps' circuit in the mxl1006 but didnt see any comments on the quality of the capsule.

I'd choose the one with the nicest grill. I think that'd be the V67, although I'm not familiar with your other option.

Hey SC,

I have a PCB designed for those that uses a JAN5840, wired in triode, and a Cinemag 2480 10:1 xfmr. It will work with either single or dual diaphram capsules. If you have a dual in it you can have a multi pattern mic, though.

I could send you a schem and the gerber files for the board if you want

I would love the PCB layout and gerbers for the MXL V67. I've had one of these for years. While it actually sounds pretty good, I would like to add a tube circuit and a different output transformer to it. Let me know.

Thanks,
Zach

your answers are in the meta.

usekgb,

I'll send them out as soon as I get back from work

why not perf?

You are not "locked" in to certain size parts and the circuit are very simple builds.

look here

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=234

Why not flying leads?

http://www.groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=931 :razz: Of course, the cathode follower circuit requires fewer parts than a plate out gain stage. I just think Zebra's mic is so damn cool.