M49 Alternate schematic for cardioid only

[oongbac]

I built one with @elskardio ’s schematic.

Body is a bit small so layout is not that neat, but it works really well.

Thanks @elskardio for sharing schematic and your build! Really appreciate it.

 

[elskardio]

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I built one with @elskardio ’s schematic.

Body is a bit small so layout is not that neat, but it works really well.

Thanks @elskardio for sharing schematic and your build! Really appreciate it.

True DIY! Congrats!

 

[garp]

I am currently on a M49 point to point but missing the two 150M at R1 and R2 on original Neumann schematic, can i use 100m or 200M instead ? What is best choice ? more or less ohms ?

 

[OneRoomStudio]

I am currently on a M49 point to point but missing the two 150M at R1 and R2 on original Neumann schematic, can i use 100m or 200M instead ? What is best choice ? more or less ohms ?

I used 100M in mine, with no issues.

 

[Migs 31]

I am currently on a M49 point to point but missing the two 150M at R1 and R2 on original Neumann schematic, can i use 100m or 200M instead ? What is best choice ? more or less ohms ?

I second what OneRoom said: I also used 100M on two prototypes, and it sounds good.

On thé next build, I will try 200M (found them on the RS site) & will report.

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[LucaN]

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I built one with @elskardio ’s schematic.

Body is a bit small so layout is not that neat, but it works really well.

Thanks @elskardio for sharing schematic and your build! Really appreciate it.

That yellow board looks very practical for p2p. What material is it/where did you get it? Same for those turrets. Not that they seem special but the ones I got are either too big or too small, wondering if you have any specs on that. Beautiful build!! Would love to see the back

 

[LucaN]

In his schematic, Oliver omitted the C4 (8pf) plate to grid capacitor. Here's what I found so far

With no capacitor I find the mic sounding "harsh". I've tested different values and I ended up with 5pF.

You said you preferred the sound after adding C4 plate to grid capacitor...

Then you posted this,

Here's the schematic I ended up with and I'm satisfied with the sound of the microphone.

and I don't see C4. Did you change your preference or just forgot to put it in the final schematic?
I know I can try and judge for myself, but I think I ran out of capacitors around those values so I'm wondering if it's worth purchasing. What voltage rating should I look for?

 

[Khron]

What voltage rating should I look for?

160V bare minimum, 250V or more preferably. Film or NP0/C0G ceramic, and it's likely cheaper to stick to E6/E12-series standard values.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_series_of_preferred_numbers

 

[OneRoomStudio]

You said you preferred the sound after adding C4 plate to grid capacitor...

Then you posted this,

and I don't see C4. Did you change your preference or just forgot to put it in the final schematic?
I know I can try and judge for myself, but I think I ran out of capacitors around those values so I'm wondering if it's worth purchasing. What voltage rating should I look for?

I wonder if @elskardio meant C1 (plate to ground). Oliver also omitted that, and as I have shared, I thought it made a positive difference to add it back. I think the description of the mic sounding “harsh” without it is accurate.

Also, C4 would affect the overall level, not the treble/bass.

 

[elskardio]

My first build was using 3U's GZT-87 transformer.

Without the 5pF C4 (to lower the output level) the transformer was saturating and the mic sounded "harsh".

I later switched to the UTM-0549 (bigger core) and removed C4.

So if you're planning to use a small core transformer, I would suggest adding C4.

I always use Silver Mica capacitor for that task with great results.
(https://mou.sr/3NgBnNA)

 

[oongbac]

That yellow board looks very practical for p2p. What material is it/where did you get it? Same for those turrets. Not that they seem special but the ones I got are either too big or too small, wondering if you have any specs on that. Beautiful build!! Would love to see the back

The board is bakelite made from fabric. I bought it from domestic supplier in S. Korea.

Turrets are https://www.mouser.kr/ProductDetail/534-11218 this one and https://www.mouser.kr/ProductDetail/534-1402-3 this one.

I'll upload backside later.

Edit. Pictures are attached.

 

[LucaN]

My first build was using 3U's GZT-87 transformer.

Without the 5pF C4 (to lower the output level) the transformer was saturating and the mic sounded "harsh".

I later switched to the UTM-0549 (bigger core) and removed C4.

So if you're planning to use a small core transformer, I would suggest adding C4.

I always use Silver Mica capacitor for that task with great results.
(https://mou.sr/3NgBnNA)

Makes sense, thank you!

 

[LucaN]

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The board is bakelite made from fabric. I bought it from domestic supplier in S. Korea.

Turrets are https://www.mouser.kr/ProductDetail/534-11218 this one and https://www.mouser.kr/ProductDetail/534-1402-3 this one.

I'll upload backside later.

Edit. Pictures are attached.

Thank you! Love looking at the details

 

[oongbac]

I transplanted mine to HL-95. Because the one before was bit too sensitive to vibration.

I'm satisfied with the result. And holes for threads are fits like a glove. No additional drilling needed.

 

[LucaN]

Finally got to bring mine to a couple of sessions and get some samples. As a novice, I must say it feels so satisfying to bring my own creation out in the real world. I understand even more now how this craft could bring passion to an entire online community, and I'm so grateful to all of its members for being so resourceful in this ongoing learning experience.

Here's the mic roughly 1.5m/5ft to the front of a drum kit, through the SSL Duality pre.
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And here it is in an A/B test with a Neumann m149, both mics standing next to each other maybe about 5m/16ft in front of a 4 piece string section, going through AMS Neve 88rs channel strips. If I remember correctly, the m149 required a little less gain.
The files need better gain matching

(I apologize for the mediocre string performance. If anyone here is extra sensitive to pitch, I recommend extreme caution )

A
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B
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I'm using an Arienne Audio k47 flat, a 6s6b-v, MKP 1uF for C3, UTM 0549 transformer and the body comes from a Slate ML-1.


Now that I'm (a little) more confident with the basics I'd love to explore other aspects to help the mic reach its full potential. I have a myriad of questions, most of which have been previously discussed on other threads, so I'll do my best to avoid unnecessary requests. In general, I'd like to try my best to reduce microphonics, dampen internal vibrations/resonances and lowering the noise floor.







A/B Results: the Neumann microphone A