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I just completed my 2nd DIY mic build!

It's basically the Sabrena mic on the JLI Electonics website, but I bought the parts individually through JLI & bought a super cheap mic body off Amazon. Assembled it over the past 3 days. Tested it tonight. So proud that 1) it works & 2) sounds great!

What do you think of the sound?
drive.google.com/file/d/1wN9PM

Google Docs2025-05-23 Serena Test 1.mov
#DIY#Hobby#Audio

Loving these audio platforms starting here! This one has audio spaces you can join in on! You need direct room links right now, but great to see more indie stuff like this greata.pe/

Here's a demo room I was able to find.

greatape.social/@reiver@mstdn.

The original toot had an image without alt text so I'm not boosting it, but it appears to be made by @reiver #Audio #Fediverse

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Trying the Hosa MIT-129 transformer in-line on a piezo connected to a fan.

This is a sample of no transformer for the first 14 or so seconds, then 15ish with the '129 inline. The latter displays far more bass, however there was a significant drop off in level using it... some 2/3rds less than without.

Wondering if this needs phantom power but can find no info on this. I might try the Radial passive DI next. Bulky but with a better transformer.

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alojapan.com/1279263/acting-wa Acting Wales rugby coach Matt Sherratt stays on for Japan tour #Audio #CurrentAffairs #JapanTravel #news #podcasts #PublicRadio #RadioNewZealand #RNZ #travel Matt Sherratt Photo: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency Coach Matt Sherratt will continue in charge of Wales and take them on tour to Japan in July as he named a squad with 16 changes from their disastrous 2025 Six Nations campaign that extended the team’s losing streak to a record 17 ma…

Good evening in the basement. Comping vocals from last night’s session. Very chill synth song. Nuked the concept of the SM58 and went back to the condenser mic with the tube preamp. Decent warm sound and articulation. Better dynamic range than the SM58 and more predictable with recording. If I solo the vocal track in the DAW, bit of a low hum from the tube preamp. Good thing it’s inaudible when it’s buried amongst the synth tracks. Should be finished comping the vocal tomorrow night. #music #recording #songwriting #audio