Superlux S502 MK2 test, teardown and improvements

[jp8]

But in another hand I can machine SDC bodies in the most appropriate metal with the good thread for MkII capsules !

Hmm, sounds interesting... What would you charge for two bodies? I'd like to have them in the same matte black finishing as the capsules. Would that be feasible? Or would I have to air brush paint them?

Jan

 

[Emmathom]

Hmm, sounds interesting... What would you charge for two bodies? I'd like to have them in the same matte black finishing as the capsules. Would that be feasible? Or would I have to air brush paint them?

Jan

I must ask "my buddy" who does all my metal gear. Myself, I don't care about cosmetic so a bronze or inox body (for ex.) would suit me. For a black body I must see with him but in any case it's gonna be about painting...

We need non magnetic metal : have you guys some recommandation ?

About the diameter of the body and the step of the threading I must buy a MkII and measure the capsule. About the thickness of the body it depends on the chosen metal's strenght and rigidity (but I'm thinking of 2mm thick)

Now, the circuit... is it still Jan stuff ? could he do on a 19mm width board ? which length knowing that XLR connector will certainly be soldered at it ?

The capsule exists, the electronic board has to be designed (also mechanically) and then we'll know how to manage with the body...

2 other alternatives :
- print a 3D body (my "metal friend" does it also very well)
- cut the capsule holder (of course professionally) and adpat it to a new body > I don't know what is in the thread part : could @MicUlli show us a close pict ? There should be some connector... by keeping the capsule holder one could exchange capsule or body with real Schoeps