this simple kind of mod will only work on mics that use very high impedance cartridges, it works by changing the cartridge load impedance which has a dramatic effect on crystal and ceramic cartridges.
Thanks for bumping this thread, Robb. I will likely be doing it to mine.
this simple kind of mod will only work on mics that use very high impedance cartridges, it works by changing the cartridge load impedance which has a dramatic effect on crystal and ceramic cartridges.
wire weasel, here is a link to the PDF i got the cap mods for the D104 desk mics from:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBYQFjAA&url=http://www.mods-ham.com/02_Mods/Other-Mods/Astatic%20D-104/DG2IAQ%20Modification%20Sheet%20ASTATIC%20D-104%20Silver%20Eagle.pdf&rct=j&q=d104 mods&ei=H0A7TuWSJsffiAK2vdiODA&usg=AFQjCNH3_MBpEhGtmUuz3I5P_Xb_shSUJQ&sig2=mrls6gy7dPxBILyYVy11ag&cad=rja