CAD GXL3000 Intermittently Loosing Capule Voltage

[Khron]

I've read of *some* of those cylindrical rubber mounts degrading and turning conductive with time. Not impossible that that's the case here too(?)

 

[orenj]

I'll test if it is conductive, maybe yes it's possible. Actually I have retest the mic and only the omni pattern an the rear face of the eight shape pattern work well without any intermittence. So maybe I have a problem with one of the membranes too

 

[mjmajilton]

Yes it looks like the rubber post is starting to decompose but the nylon saddle is good so that is not the problem.
You have a bad capsule. Get a 35mm K67 from store.studio939 or from AA. You could alternatively get a K47 from either of them.
Don’t get a 34mm k67. There’s no EQ. But the 35mm is nicely bright.

 

[orenj]

Oh thanks for the references. I'll look for a New capsule. Have a nice day !

 

[Potato Cakes]

Finally got around to replacing the capsule with a K87 style version from Dachman Audio. Seems to work well. As always, thanks for the help!

Thanks!

Paul