Hi guys,
i am new to the forum. An impressive wealth of information here. While i found a similar thread to the Rode K2, i would like to try and narrow down the question futher more.
(https://groupdiy.com/threads/rode-k2-capsule-suggestions.85520/#post-1114796)
(https://groupdiy.com/threads/best-of-the-affordable-ck12-type-capsules.56932/ )
(https://groupdiy.com/threads/hierarchy-of-edge-terminated-capsules-for-c12-251-build.75433/)
(https://gearspace.com/board/geekzone/1316017-hierarchy-edge-terminated-capsules-c12-251-build.html)
Background:
I picked up a Rode K2 over ebay with an unclear history. It is approximately 4 years old. Somewhere i read that Rode has changed capsules in the past in their production line up, but i wasnt able to find out when that actually took place time wise. So in order to get it back into good condition and - if possible - upgrade it a little, i was looking at capsule options. It needs to be said: I dont make money with audio stuff, just for fun reading fantasy themed short stories for youtube (and i am a beginner i fear)
It is my understanding Beesneez and Tim from Denmark are pretty much the top dogs but the capsules would run the same as i payed for the entire mic, and are (honestly) a bit out of my price range.
So, I would like to put the spotlight on the difference between the (cheaper) sided Capsules that are easily available (understanding they are not "real" Ck12s, but just proxies). Originally i was drawn to Advanced Audio, as i read some good things over them in general, but wasn't able to find anything specific on their AK12 capsule. Being from Europe their AK12 runs approx 140€ all in (shipping and tax). Plus - though i don't remember the exact source - i read somewhere that the AA capsule was the better choice compared to the Mic-Parts RK12 [found it, last link above], however i cannot recite an actual reason. To my understanding the AA just like the MP are all "chinese capsules" (for a lack of a better term).
In the forum i read about the "flat K47" from Arienne Audio. It would run approximately 200€ all in (shipping and tax). So between these two, wich one would you recommend?
Note: I dont do the capsule change myself. The mic goes for a "refresher" to the local small audio company and i asked them to replace the tube, mic cable and capacitators in an overhaul. So they would do the swap in the same go.
Or is there another "chinese" version or other maker (in that price braket) that i should look into?
Any information is much appreciated.
best regards
i am new to the forum. An impressive wealth of information here. While i found a similar thread to the Rode K2, i would like to try and narrow down the question futher more.
(https://groupdiy.com/threads/rode-k2-capsule-suggestions.85520/#post-1114796)
(https://groupdiy.com/threads/best-of-the-affordable-ck12-type-capsules.56932/ )
(https://groupdiy.com/threads/hierarchy-of-edge-terminated-capsules-for-c12-251-build.75433/)
(https://gearspace.com/board/geekzone/1316017-hierarchy-edge-terminated-capsules-c12-251-build.html)
Background:
I picked up a Rode K2 over ebay with an unclear history. It is approximately 4 years old. Somewhere i read that Rode has changed capsules in the past in their production line up, but i wasnt able to find out when that actually took place time wise. So in order to get it back into good condition and - if possible - upgrade it a little, i was looking at capsule options. It needs to be said: I dont make money with audio stuff, just for fun reading fantasy themed short stories for youtube (and i am a beginner i fear)
It is my understanding Beesneez and Tim from Denmark are pretty much the top dogs but the capsules would run the same as i payed for the entire mic, and are (honestly) a bit out of my price range.
So, I would like to put the spotlight on the difference between the (cheaper) sided Capsules that are easily available (understanding they are not "real" Ck12s, but just proxies). Originally i was drawn to Advanced Audio, as i read some good things over them in general, but wasn't able to find anything specific on their AK12 capsule. Being from Europe their AK12 runs approx 140€ all in (shipping and tax). Plus - though i don't remember the exact source - i read somewhere that the AA capsule was the better choice compared to the Mic-Parts RK12 [found it, last link above], however i cannot recite an actual reason. To my understanding the AA just like the MP are all "chinese capsules" (for a lack of a better term).
In the forum i read about the "flat K47" from Arienne Audio. It would run approximately 200€ all in (shipping and tax). So between these two, wich one would you recommend?
Note: I dont do the capsule change myself. The mic goes for a "refresher" to the local small audio company and i asked them to replace the tube, mic cable and capacitators in an overhaul. So they would do the swap in the same go.
Or is there another "chinese" version or other maker (in that price braket) that i should look into?
Any information is much appreciated.
best regards
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