Build Your Own Clone Message Board

Having cloned a U87 and recently a KM84, I'm taking the plunge. Ordered up everything to build an AKG C12 or it's variant, the Telefunken ELA M 251 and it's power supply. Sprung for the Heiserman HK12 capsule too. https://heisermanaudio.com/products/hk12-capsule. I'll be building up both circuits, the C12 being Matador's boards https://store.studio939.com/product/c12 ... ne-pcb-set and ELA M 251 being Poctop's boards http://www.vintagemicrophonepcbkit.com/D-251.html This could actually turn into 2 projects...or not. Alcatron Body kit with power supply and shock mount. (gets gutted, save most of the hardware), https://store.studio939.com/product/alc ... microphone Went for the better gotham cable, too. https://store.studio939.com/product/gotham-gac-7-cable There was an ELA M 251 on ebay for 25,000.00 so the way I see it, I'm saving 24,000.00 dollars. This is the last project for a while...but I am ready for the challenge, and here is the best place to share the sickness...err, enthusiasm. Will use it for recording, and broadcasting.

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Everyone likes sausage. Nobody wants to see how it's made.

I'll be watching this thread for updates! Mic builds are really fun and tempting, but they're the least practical for me. So I will enjoy this vicariously.

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Scott

My band, Austin Hollow

As of now, not dialed in. The power supply (had to gut the Chinese orig and replace with full wave rectification) is functioning fine but the B+ is 170v with the mic plugged in. Can't wait to get it straightened out. BTW, should anyone attempt this build using Poctop's (Dany's) boards, I have a ton of these Russian Military PIO .47uf's, the desired cap.

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Everyone likes sausage. Nobody wants to see how it's made.

Wow that is very cool! Nicely done!

Beautiful!

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Very cool indeed, Jeff!

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“My favorite programming language is SOLDER” - Bob Pease (RIP)

My Website * My Musical Gear * My DIY Pedals: Pg.1 - Pg.2

Super siiick, Jeff! I may dive into this same build one day, but fortunately for me and my wallet, the donor body and some other bits are currently out of stock

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EricBarao.com | Facebook Artist Page

OTRFX Website | OTRFX on Facebook
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You guys are gonna shame me into finishing this. Thanks for the kind words. I've just started soldering again (the 3 surgeries leave me stiff, still, in my hand) Eric, and anyone who wants to do this build, I had to buy 16 x .47uf Russian PIO's (that the board was made to fit) if you need...contact me.

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Everyone likes sausage. Nobody wants to see how it's made.

Ok...we have signal. Unfortunately, it's noisy, and I believe this to be from the tube. Bad news is, you need a 6072 (quiet version of the 12ay7), and they ain't cheap. I have one on the way, hope it's a good one. No way to know till the moment of truth. Here's a quick vocal test; https://www.dropbox.com/s/0po1gzyj891or ... 8.m4a?dl=0

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Everyone likes sausage. Nobody wants to see how it's made.

Finally came to fruition. Had a problem and it was a lot like me. 2 screws were loose on the capsule. Here's a quick clip I sent to my engineer buddy for his blessings, so nice to have this mic around in the arsenal;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/meydtt8tl7jak ... t.m4a?dl=0

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Everyone likes sausage. Nobody wants to see how it's made.

Sounds great man! Crystal clear.

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Scott

My band, Austin Hollow

Thanks Scott. Very smooth high end, and few transient spikes like a U87. I suspect due to tube and it's compression.

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Everyone likes sausage. Nobody wants to see how it's made.

^ This!!

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“My favorite programming language is SOLDER” - Bob Pease (RIP)

My Website * My Musical Gear * My DIY Pedals: Pg.1 - Pg.2

thanks Bob

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Everyone likes sausage. Nobody wants to see how it's made.