request for pic of Beyer m201

[klem]

Would be thankful if someone could post a pic of the bottom side of the cartridge, where the red and blue wires exit? The exploded drawing posted in the Lab doesn't obviate the need, unfortunately. Thanks in advance!

 

[TBP]

I’ll see if I can take mine apart Tuesday and do that.

 

[klem]

much obliged!

 

[guze]

 

[klem]

Exactly what I needed, thanks and cheers!

 

[guze]

glad to help, one of my favourite mics

 

[klem]

I don't know of a time where I've ever preferred the sound of a 57 to a 201, BUT the 201's relative fragility and steep repair costs have really soured me on both that model and Beyer's as a whole. At first I thought I was just unlucky or I somehow missed an errant whack, drop, etc. Each time I've inquired about fixing it, I was told $200 as a blanket cost for replacing just the cartridge, $140 + $60 labor to solder two wires. If you look around online, you'll see the mic advertised online from authorized retailers for less! I was (finally) able to buy the part for just $140, but between the costs, service or lack thereof, I can understand why they just sit as a paper weight or get sold for parts. Since documenting the inner part, here is the lower part of the body, a single piece of XLR insert, PCB board, 2 unmarked SMD caps and what I assume is a larger lytic cap. The only marking is K 333 the body. Authorized service center claims they have no knowledge as to the individual components. So if it isn't a blown capsule, seems you are SOL. Most I've seen have a surprising amount of flux slop for tacking on the two 28-ish?AWG wire.