gave a try, the static is still present and it's the same character as what I heard with the capsule on.
I was able to get longer lasting static free behavior by playing with the selector for a bit.
It seems like it is the indeed the electronics. I'll go to the hardware store tomorrow to hopefully find a hex wrench that will work for cheap. Then I'll clean the PCB up and do continuity tests.
The sound I get from the mic is pretty much true pink noise, although with little pops here and there but they just seem to be fluctuations of the same pink noise, creating little transients. I didn't pay attention in my electronics class in Uni, but I seem to recall "Zener" mentioned around "noise" . Should I also find something to test the semiconductors on the board?
