SE Electronics Z3300a

[micolas]

anyway, the low-tech transformers of (1,8.....2):1 are very common, easy to find in many members of the group, near you, and I have 2..3 around here. Or they can be bought cheaply.

 

[Emmathom]

if you've got one that fits to sell at a good price I coulb be interested...
or 2 better ones to change the 2 mics (knowing that I intend to put an Arienne 47-flat in them to make a "formidable" mic !

 

[micolas]

if you've got one that fits to sell at a good price I coulb be interested...
or 2 better ones to change the 2 mics (knowing that I intend to put an Arienne 47-flat in them to make a "formidable" mic !

the stock transformer is very good, you just need to replace the damaged one

 

[Emmathom]

the stock transformer is very good, you just need to replace the damaged one

can buy one "new' somewhere ? do you have a link please ?

 

[Khron]

How about Neutrik NTE4? Granted, it's 4:1 rather than the stock 2:1, but apart from a lower level, it should be just fine. 13e @ Thomann.

Or an NTE10-3, using the 3:1 wiring, for 13,40e in the same place.

 

[micolas]

https://www.lundahltransformers.com/microphone/
https://edcorusa.com/collections/matching-transformers
https://www.newark.com/triad-magnetics/ty-306p/audio-transformer/dp/52F1806
etc etc etc

 

[micolas]

How about Neutrik NTE4? Granted, it's 4:1 rather than the stock 2:1, but apart from a lower level, it should be just fine. 13e @ Thomann.

Or an NTE10-3, using the 3:1 wiring, for 13,40e in the same place.

neutrik has a small core area, it saturates very quickly, I used nte 10/3 in km84 and u87

 

[micolas]

https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/audi...ransformer-1-1-2-1-audio-balancer-p-5126.html

 

[Emmathom]

https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/audi...ransformer-1-1-2-1-audio-balancer-p-5126.html

yes I'll read about the Monacor : price is correct and shipping will not cost an arm or a leg...
Is it a good ref. ?

 

[Emmathom]

I think I'm supposed to wire so :
In = 1&3 for 600Ω
Out = 4&5 for 300Ω

or... 4+6 & 5+8 for // 300+600 = 200Ω more or less...

 

[micolas]

yes I'll read about the Monacor : price is correct and shipping will not cost an arm or a leg...
Is it a good ref. ?

yes, I have used Monacor products for many years, including DI-box, transformers, power speakers, tweeters, etc

 

[micolas]

I think I'm supposed to wire so :
In = 1&3 for 600Ω
Out = 4&5 for 300Ω

or... 4+6 & 5+8 for // 300+600 = 200Ω more or less...

correct
1-3 / 4-5
It has the proper core size

 

[Emmathom]

Ok for 1&3 600Ω IN / 4+6 & 5+8 200ΩOUT
Do you think Guys I would elevate the quality if I buy 2 for my 2 "t.bone-Arienne-K47" ??

 

[micolas]

Ok for 1&3 600Ω IN / 4+6 & 5+8 200ΩOUT
Do you think Guys I would elevate the quality if I buy 2 for my 2 "t.bone-Arienne-K47" ??

The SC-1100 is a good microphone even stock, although a bit bright. It is optimized, made by a good Chinese brand for Thomann, maybe Feilo. Initially they used original Lundahl transformers for the SE z3300, then they copied them.
I would buy just one transformer and have two different characters.
The most suitable I would use it for the microphone with the K47 flat.
Then I would decide what to do next.
You can't predict such things

 

[Emmathom]

The SC-1100 is a good microphone even stock, although a bit bright. It is optimized, made by a good Chinese brand for Thomann, maybe Feilo. Initially they used original Lundahl transformers for the SE z3300, then they copied them.
I would buy just one transformer and have two different characters.
The most suitable I would use it for the microphone with the K47 flat.
Then I would decide what to do next.
You can't predict such things

Thanx for your opinion...
The only things I did (in both of them) is repalce the 1GΩ capacitor (1nF ceramic) by a WIMA Fkp2 and the 47uF 25v generic by a good Panasonic 47uF 35v and that's all...
It's not a bad idea to leave 1 SC1100 as it is and tweak the other with a Tr & U47-flat... but I'm about to receive a Stam Audio U47 Fet so different things can be done with these cheap (at buying) t.bone...
Or I could install a better capsule in one of them for multi-pattern purpose...
These mics are incredible for the price !

I'm thinking about using one for diying a tube mic. Why ? because it's built like a tank, there's space to work in (54mm diameter) and place a 12XX7 for exemple...

 

[Emmathom]

Anyway, thank you guys for your priceless help !
The Monacor will only be available in about 2 or 3 weeks...
I'll let you know on this thread how it goes...
Best Regards

 

[micolas]

Thanx for your opinion...
The only things I did (in both of them) is repalce the 1GΩ capacitor (1nF ceramic) by a WIMA Fkp2 and the 47uF 25v generic by a good Panasonic 47uF 35v and that's all...
It's not a bad idea to leave 1 SC1100 as it is and tweak the other with a Tr & U47-flat... but I'm about to receive a Stam Audio U47 Fet so different things can be done with these cheap (at buying) t.bone...
Or I could install a better capsule in one of them for multi-pattern purpose...
These mics are incredible for the price !

I'm thinking about using one for diying a tube mic. Why ? because it's built like a tank, there's space to work in (54mm diameter) and place a 12XX7 for exemple...

Of course you can do whatever you want they are very cheap
(I buy whatever T.bone I find cheap)

Note:
I always preferred between the 2 resistors of 1G, a styroflex capacitor, be it vocals, instruments or complex signal. The sound seems more refined to me

 

[Emmathom]

Of course you can do whatever you want they are very cheap
(I buy whatever T.bone I find cheap)

Note:
I always preferred between the 2 resistors of 1G, a styroflex capacitor, be it vocals, instruments or complex signal. The sound seems more refined to me

I bought 2 polystyren 1000pF also > so I will try !

 

[micolas]

I bought 2 polystyren 1000pF also > so I will try !

Choose what impresses you the most.

 

[Emmathom]

I bought 2 polystyren 1000pF also > so I will try !

and 2 mica silver... 1000pF

a friend of mine has some polystyren-cooper (rare & not made anymore) he gave me some 680pF for my Oktava MK-012 pair and my Superlux ORTF S502