mag light flashlights

[pucho812]

I have seen innertube audio make a mic out of a mag light. Any thoughts on using the mag light body for the G7? I think I may do that.

 

[Rob Flinn]

I have seen innertube audio make a mic out of a mag light. Any thoughts on using the mag light body for the G7? I think I may do that.

Sounds like a good idea but if you use the circuit board I don`t think it will fit.

It might sound a little "bright" :grin:

 

[pucho812]

hmmm I figured the PCB would fit but then again this is without a light or PCB in hand. Maybe breadboard would work better for something that size or a bigger flishlight? I think would be a lil better then standard pipe. I'll give it a try and see what's up...

 

[Consul]

I had the idea some time ago to build a pair of those TapeOp electret mics (being discussed in another thread) into some Mini Maglite bodies. I don't see why it can't be done, although space is a concern, as well as orientation of the capsule (I don't see how you could make a side-address mic out of one).

 

[jrmintz]

[quote author="buttachunk"]yeah, that would be a flashy mic :thumb:

it would light up vocal tracks

:green:[/quote]

Too bright for me. :green:

 

[Bear]

[quote author="Consul"]I had the idea some time ago to build a pair of those TapeOp electret mics (being discussed in another thread) into some Mini Maglite bodies. I don't see why it can't be done, although space is a concern, as well as orientation of the capsule (I don't see how you could make a side-address mic out of one).[/quote]

I had actually thought about looking into dynamic mic elements to similar purpose. Hmm. Is there a site of Mag Light tech specs? I think it might end up working better with the electret, the light end fittin an XLR out maybe?

Bear

 

[Consul]

[quote author="Bear"]I think it might end up working better with the electret, the light end fittin an XLR out maybe?[/quote]

Hey, that's a thought. I was going to use the light end for the electret element and just run a short cord with an XLR jack out the other end. Your idea would likely work better, though.

Either way, it would look cool. :grin:

 

[babyhead]

Looking at the PCB and my D cell Maglite it looks like you could fit if you trim the PCB, but then how would you mount it? You may have to put the transformer off board...