Componant identification on ROde NT2A

[globalpurpose]

Hello do someone know the value of this desoldered componant under the switch ? the Omni polarity is nt working , THanks a lot in advance ...

 

[Khron]

That's a surface-mount film capacitor, most likely.

Why not just solder it back?

 

[globalpurpose]

because we dont see on the foto but it seems to have suffer from the movement as the other side of it still strongly soldered to the board

 

[Khron]

"Seems" doesn't necessarily mean much. Solder it back (just don't keep the soldering iron in contact for long; just as quickly as possible for the solder to connect, but not long enough for the capacitor to melt).

IF that fails, or the omni pattern still doesn't work, THEN the value of that capacitor begins to have a meaning.

I mean, if it's already f**ked... What do you have to lose?

If your car happens to lose a nut from one of the wheels, does that mean you need to change the wheel?

 

[globalpurpose]

the componant is dead because even after resoldering the cardioid pattern is not working ... so i need the value to change it ...

 

[kingkorg]

It measures 20nF in mine. Took it out from the circuit.

 

[globalpurpose]

It measures 20nF in mine. Took it out from the circuit.

Thanks a lot !!!

 

[globalpurpose]

It measures 20nF in mine. Took it out from the circuit.

You re Amazing !!!

 

[kingkorg]

Although looking at NT1a schematic, size and reading about some other people's issues i have a feeling that cap should be 100nf. Could be mine is faulty/weakened as well. It shouldn't make a world of difference, but maybe try 100nf if 20nf doesn't work our for you. Also make sure you clean up the area well after soldering, no residue flux allowed here!

 

[Whoops]

That "componant" is a component