Mick Stuart
New member
Hello all, long time reader but new to join and post. I am starting to get into the DIY stuff on basic audio gear and trying to start small as well. My first plan is to mod a MXL 993 (like the 603). I have read that caps can make a difference but nothing has been mentioned on resistors, probably because it would be negligible to some degree, but nonetheless I want to try and replace as much as I can in the mic. One, to see if I can hear a difference and two, to get some more soldering experience under my belt. I plan to build a tube amp within the year and then maybe a pre or comp next year.
I have learned tons reading this site and I first want to say thanks to all those that have posted. You guys have tons of info and like to share from what I can tell and that is such a big help for a noob like me ;D
So to get to the topic: I am at a loss as to how to read color codes on resistors. I realize I could pull them from the board and test with a meter. My question is, is there a way to use the color code accurately. I ask this because I seem to get stuck on the fact that what’s out there in terms of codes are 3 lines of color, with maybe a proceeding color to show the tolerance. The issue is the resistors on my board tend to have 5 lines of color.
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks.
I have learned tons reading this site and I first want to say thanks to all those that have posted. You guys have tons of info and like to share from what I can tell and that is such a big help for a noob like me ;D
So to get to the topic: I am at a loss as to how to read color codes on resistors. I realize I could pull them from the board and test with a meter. My question is, is there a way to use the color code accurately. I ask this because I seem to get stuck on the fact that what’s out there in terms of codes are 3 lines of color, with maybe a proceeding color to show the tolerance. The issue is the resistors on my board tend to have 5 lines of color.
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks.