Marshall MXL V57M Mod

[analag]

I modded this mic with a 6N1P and a Analog Devices SSM2142, I recently tweaked it again for a rounder sound.

Analag

 

[Flatpicker]

A DIY hybrid circuit - that's way cool! :thumb:

Please give more sound description (how it compares to it's original self and other mics) and "tweaking" info! :green:

 

[adamasd]

It never even crossed my ming to use the SS2142 in place of a transformer. Such a sensible thing to do in these cheaper mics too. I think I will have to try this with a MXL.

adam

 

[adrianh]

Analog;

forget the cool mic.
Tell us about your acoustic chamber!

 

[analag]

The mic now has a cleaner, much more defined sound in other words it now has a expensive sound... after much use I brought down the top end a little, I'm happy with it.

The "acoustic chamber" I like that is DIY too. The foam is actually that polyuretane stuff they use on beds, you can get it at any walmart or where ever. It sounds great.

Analag

 

[jeroddumas]

I would like to know about the circuit you used. I have a 57 that I was going to use the capsule for a G7. But your mod looks tempting.

 

[chrissugar]

Interesting idea to use the SSM chip to do the transformers job. Curious how it sounds.

chrissugar

 

[chrissugar]

Rowan,

please can you post some short MP3 files with examples to have an idea how it sounds?

chrissugar

 

[analag]

Hey Chris,
With or without the JFET/tube pre

Analag

 

[chrissugar]

Of course with, if possible. :grin:

chrissugar