Where to Buy the Best "Affordable" Microphone Capsules for DIY

[@DECIFERTHIS09]

There is a great video by Jim lil a few actually that tests where does mic sound come from and 90% of it was the capsule, the other 10 was capacitors mostly and he said some mics have built in eq he tested them in and out of the mic, very methodical videos he also has where does guitar tone and cab tone come from video.

[@1-eye-willy]

im using a $500 dollar senhiezer profi stage mic i found in the neighbors trash when they moved out, and i got lucky because it sounds great. i got a cheap condenser mic with a package deal and the circut is smaller than a postage stamp, the cap is horible, it picks up noise like an AM radio, no post processing can clean the noise. im going to rebuild it with proper parts this video was very usefull

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Glad I could help.

[@DaveSS-xi4pn]

WoW! A man after my very heart!!! I am an absolute microphone FANATIC !!! Been that way for 62 years, and it's only getting WORSE! Had some recent experience in mic modding and I love it!! What you taught me today has been a true GOD send!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Dave.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Welcome fellow mic maniac. You have landed in the right place.

[@swagwolfgang]

Same here all started with the royer 2001 mod, vintage pcb and gyraf

[@bradlo1460]

Upgraded a mic with parts from Microphone Parts years ago. Now looking at doing another and came across JLI and Kingkorgs posts on DIY group. MP definitely gets business just because their upgrade kits are really straightforward and the capsules are compared to other well known mics. I’ll be searching the internet to find popular mods with JLI capsules and what sound can be achieved. Lucky me ordered an AKG 420 that kingkorg swapped one capacitor in and achieved a Neumann u87 like performance. Definitely a wealth of knowledge in that chat. Thanks for your informative video and clarification of the quality of capsules available.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

You’re very welcome. Yeah, that AKG is a steal of a deal after that mod. Kingkorg is one of the savviest mic fanatics around.

[@swagwolfgang]

I had soldered the rk 47 to my g7 build as I was reaching for the headbasket on the bench beside me my armrest caught the cable and it pulled it off the desk it landed head first and warped the diaphram on both sides, my soul hasnt come back yet.

[@AcousticWisdom]

I’m so excited to start building my own mic. I think you saved me probably days of research and fistfuls of money with this video. Thank you!

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Glad I could help! Picking a capsule is often the toughest part of a mic build.

[@AcousticWisdom]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff I want to start with making a vocal mic for singing. I have an akg that’s okay but not great.

[@tumorlips]

Thanks. I got to your vid because I was looking at a JLI capsule. Unfortunately they cost a fortune to ship to Canada. $65 to send a $13 capsule here. 😱

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Ugh. That’s a bummer. I didn’t know that.

[@Kalmaro4152]

6:55 - End of Rambling.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

There’s never an end to the rambling.

[@BillBene67]

Great video on a really interesting subject. Those capsules from JLI are really affordable. I did a DIY U87 project 5 years ago with the help of my brother who was a tech at circuit city for 20 years. Got body, etc from studio939 and bought a Beesneez K8 Capsule direct (took forever to get but it sounded great) I spent about $750 and used it sparingly but sold it last year for about $650 so I got my moneys worth I feel.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Thank you Bill! You've been to the belly of the DIY beast. The 87 build. And you lived to tell the tale and walked away clean. Kudos! How'd you like that K8?

[@BillBene67]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff I really liked the K8 Mark. Wait time was pretty long but they make good gear over there at Beesneez

[@BoydTimothy]

I just put a JLI TSC-2 capsule in my Dany Bouchard build. I was surprised to realize that the backplates of the TSC-2 aren’t isolated so I can’t use the Figure 8 pattern. Omni and Cardiod work. It doesn’t seem to be as sensitive in that circuit as the Arienne Audio 87 capsule I took out of it (I’ll be putting that into an HL-95 with the Fuchs circuit when my PCB arrives in the mail). Does JLI sell an 87 capsule that has isolated back plates that you know of?

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

I don't think they do sell an isolated backplate 87 capsule. I did buy one a few months back off Aliexpress for my stereo 87 project. I believe it was this one: www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804948379738.html?channel=twinner I only bought it as a placeholder, but it's not bad. However, I can't speak of consistency from unit to unit.

[@lucmiteran7248]

thnaks a lot for this very precious share of your knowledge

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

You’re very welcome.

[@beat_avenger]

I can tell you know what you’re talking about because your mic sounds amazing.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Thank you very much! Thats very nice of you to say!

[@AddyEspresso]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff It matters more than you think when most product recommendation videos are AI-generated or dubbed by text to speech voices being fed machine translated Chinese. You will find your legitimate advice becoming highly sought after as the Death Of The Internet continues. There is a flood of automatically generated trash filling the algorithmic recommendations. When people can quite literally hear the difference with your videos vs the robotic competition you are sure to succeed. This is your voice and its represented well.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

@@AddyEspressoI very much appreciate this. It’s us against the machine and I’m not letting the machine win.

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

Thanks!. I need a wonderful mic. For recording violin, voice, saxophone, bass and acoustic guitar. I have a condenser mic with suspension but it is 1/4 inch element disguised as large diapgharm condenser. Would Nady be any good? Rode? Royer? I need something affordable durable reliable with impecable sensitivity. Am i asking too much? Would an old R.C.A. be practical? Or would a modern ribbon mic. Be better choice? Thanks for any help.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

What I tell everyone is that since I am not familiar with your sound, style, rig or room, your best bet is to ask your Sweetwater rep since I can only speak about my own experiences. If you don’t have a Sweetwater rep, feel free to contact mine. Details here: My PSA: Use a Sweetwater Rep to Answer Your Gear Questions kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HKeXeNnsx4edE

[@gtgsinister]

one of the best videos I found on the internet! I have an AKG C3000 Microphone, and its capsule may be damaged cz its output is so low, my Capsule is CK12 style. so I want something that fits my mic and sounds more pleasant. thank you so much for this video, waiting for more content like this.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Glad it helped!

[@jhudstudio4144]

Did you ever get a replacement capsule and fix the akg c3000?

[@pedrovaz3301]

Hi! I would love to know more about the 797 and the tacstar, waiting for that video! Thks for sharing!

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Check GroupDiy. As I’m done making videos I’m afraid you’ll have to find that information elsewhere.

[@bobby6427]

I just found you and you’re done????

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

@@bobby6427 You still have 300+ videos to check out that will always be here.

[@DigitalDistortedGuitars]

🔥Can you Recommend some mic capsules for Micing Heavy Metal distorted guitars? (dynamic mic in style of sm57 but with more low end or mid range)

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

I'd try a 47-style capsule for that.

[@zanzeoo]

Hello , Do you have any recomendations for an European capsule distributor. JLI is ok but lots of taxes and shipping fees for european customers. Thx

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Sorry. I don’t.

[@geekoid183]

Yeah It's really bad, 50 bucks of shipping+ taxes and import duty is way too much

[@RSZtube]

Hi Mark, can you tell me please are capsules from Arriane audio much better sounded than the one from JLI and 797? Arriane are out of stock..

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Yes. Not even close. Arienne is the real deal.

[@bhushan9066]

How is the JLI2555 as per DIY Perks video?

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Really good, actually. You can hear it in this OPA Alice mic in this video: This Cheap DIY Mic is Simple to Build and Sounds Really Good kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIS4ZnR9oL15aNE

[@___echo___]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff why did you mention to avoid electret mic capsules? the DIYperks mic sounds nice

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

@@___echo___ It does. For me, electrets are not optimal for my VO work, but you have a point. They shouldn't be avoided by most people. They may not be as detailed as a good condenser capsule, but I've found a few that sound pretty darned good.

[@oscarhuang3768]

Love your video！I also have tons of capsules as a DIYER.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Oscar, I hear ya. Counting your capsules with descriptives such as 'tons' is truly how you know you've truly been bitten by the DIY bug.

[@bowen748]

I'm glad I found this.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Just wait until it becomes an addiction and you’re chasing that DIY dragon with dark circles under your eyes and everyone asking “What happened to Bowen?” Then, and only then, tell me you’re glad you found this.

[@eduardoreyes1272]

Thank you for your information and advice!! It’s there a better made or high end capsule 34 mm then the JLI 86?

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

There are many higher end capsules. 3u audio. Arienne Audio. Heiserman. Also, the 797 Audio capsules can now be found on Alibaba. There’s Tim Campbell’s authentic c12 capsule but it’s impossible to source.

[@rollowarlin8450]

Word has it the '67's that come out of China are the only one's consistently user worthy and if 747 is providing them, go for one. l trust Peluso, Luke and the seller's you mentioned for capsules. Thanks ever so much. You l trust.@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff

[@Joeljoseph32]

Is it advisable to upgrade the 16mm capsule in my Maono AU-A04 microphone to a 22mm capsule?

[@suzukiax100rd3]

Are the capsules from eBay and Aliexpress good?

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

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[@suzukiax100rd3]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff What capsule do you recommend for a mxl 990?

[@LTPottenger]

Anything on ribbon mics? I can't find much.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Sorry, not a ribbon guy.

[@zafiiro3225]

How bad is a cheap K47 chinese capsule is going to be? I want to replace my K67 capsule from my MC001/Apex 435 to an K47 capsule for more balanced and better sound thing is, im really short in money and i live in Argentina where shipping and taxes double the price of the actual product. I wanted to buy the capsule from a reliable manufacter like JLI, 60 dollars wasn´t looking that bad until the shipping price kicked in and it raised it to 100 $ (this is out of my range) and i was wondering if some those 30$ capsule would actually make some noticable difference from the stock.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

The inexpensive 47 style capsules seem to have the widest range of variation of all the types of capsules I've tried. They're all over the place so I haven't been eager about them. Some are really weird around 5khz, so it's kind of a crap shoot picking one of Aliexpress that will sound like you want a 47 to sound.

[@saxophoneclassical]

Great, thank you for the information's :)

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

My pleasure!

[@tiagomiranda316]

Very nice video!

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Thank you very much!

[@demodeiowa]

have you tried advanced audio mics?

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

I had an aa87 many years back. Didn’t like it at the time and sold it off.

[@SteveStevens-uv2px]

Does anyone know where to get cheap capsules

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

Aliexpress. But you get what you pay for.

[@DeepFriedHallelujah]

As a mic fiend I think it’s time I start building and modding mics. I used to build guitar effects pedals for a side hustle so I’m not intimidated by the hobby. Think I’ll start by placing an edge terminated capsule in my MXL V67g.

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

That’s a great way to jump into modding. Be warned, mic DIY is super addictive!

[@DeepFriedHallelujah]

@@MarkYoshimotoNemcoffjust ordered a dirt cheap MXL 990. Watching this again to decide which k47 to order. Definitely painting this ugly thing too lol. Thanks so much for these videos!

[@SteveStevens-uv2px]

You don't have to be affiliated with JLI to get paid for this promotion...

[@MarkYoshimotoNemcoff]

There is no paid endorsement at all in this video.