A replacement omni capsule that would fit a Behringer B-5?

[matt milton]

Just picked up a Behringer B-5 in a local secondhand shop for a tenner. Unfortunately it only has the cardioid capsule, not the omni one. Which is a shame, because it's the omni capsule I'm interested in - I already have one B-5 and know that it is a perfectly decent room mic or acoustic instrument mic.

Is there a cheap omni capsule out there I could buy (eg from eBay) that I could just screw into the B-5, and could expect it to work?

 

[Khron]

Quick fix - tape over the vents?

 

[mhelin]

Maybe MXL omnis (22mm) could fit?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MXL-603-604-OMNICAP-omni-capsules-MXL603/dp/B001ECQOOY

 

[matt milton]

Quick fix - tape over the vents?

ha! I've never tried that with a cardioid mic before. Maybe I'll do a test comparison recording: B5 in omni versus B5 in "taped-up omni" to hear whether there's any difference. I'd be interested to know whether closing up the vents achieves the same lack of proximity effect you get from an omni mic.

 

[Khron]

Sure, the resulting chamber left behind the capsule in the taped-up version may or may not affect the frequency response, but the comparison with the bespoke omni capsule should reveal that.

 

[bremusound]

If the B5 is still made by 797audio, a Rode NT45-o or Studio Projects C4 capsule should fit

 

[tinn]

I can't think of a cheaper solution than buing a new B-5

I measured the following thread pitches:

Neumann KM184: M20x0.4
BEHRINGER C2: M18×0.7
RODE NT5: M19×0.4
BEHRINGERB-5: M19×0.45
OKTAVA 012: M18×0.5

 

[Icantthinkofaname]

Try contacting Behringer for a replacement. Alternatively, just buy a new B5, cause you can probably find one for $50.