REPLACING THE CAPSULE ON A RODE NT2A
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- Опубліковано 19 лют 2023
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I should clarify something...I must have cut it from the final video.
I did NOT like this on voice...though I didnt mind it on the instruments.
Perhaps that clarifies my final comments in the video
p420 or nt1
Original sounds better IMO, more natural. The third party capsule has a weird resonance.
I agree. I think the info on micparts' website might not be correct. The circuit is linear but the nt2a appears to use a ck-12 style capsule and not the problematic k-67 capsule that they tend to complain about.
@MackParmelee-gv5yw all around bad idea.
Update to this video coming Monday
Definitely a change in high end. Interesting note about capsule degradation over time. Really makes me rethink pop filter designs. Good soldering iron makes the task easier. Vices help. Great vid. Thank you for sharing.
I know the website recommends the RK-47 capsule in the NT2A, but I think the CK-12 would have been a better fit for this mic.
Been looking for a link of someone who has tried that. I dislike the "put in a box" sound even a neuman U47 does. Would like to hear what the CK-12 does
Time to buy a cheap soldering kit (electronic dice, an audio amp, ...) and practice. This is a skill every DIYer should have. It did not look like your sponge was wet, necessary for cleaning your tip. Also, having a clamp for holding the board helps a lot. Nothing worse then have the board scoot across the table while soldering. For repair/rejuvenation this sounds like a good technique. Thanks.
Yeah, its fun.
Changed capsule on my Oktava mk mic, sounds pretty good, more treble - just how I wanted it:)
Upgrade sounds a bit darker but the highs are very "smooth" sounding, and I like that.
Hello @Dark Corner Studios ! Can you please make a guide on setting up and EQ for a Dynamic mic nad condenser to get that kind of rich clean and nice sound you have?
Another thing i want to ask is how to make your voice over blend with the original video its made for so that it doesnt sound totaly apart from video? I searchel all over Youtuibe and i cant find anything about this.. I do voice overs for videos and my VO sounds like it is absolutely apart... Thank you!
I don't have eq or compression on this...or any mic I review.
That's all me baby.
I did do a video on EQing the sm7b though...and the same principles are in effect for both dynamic and condenser
@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks a bunch! Will have a look!
What about blending VO into video? Is there anything to do with that? Why does is sound so apart from video sound?
@@mr.bigmangames that is compression and EQ.
@@DarkCornerStudios Thank you Sir!
I wonder how good their K67 or C12 inspired capsules are with their own circuits. I like the housing of cheap mics like the MXL 990 but want a better capsule and circuit and these upgrades would help
Is it allowed to clean the capsule it self from the nt2a I have mine for long time and I’m living in a dusty apartment
thank you for your video.. I know now to save my money for Saturday drinks.
Bahahahaha
The upgrade sound better. 😊👌👍
Does the swapped capsule maintain the ability to switch between omni, figure 8 and cardioid? BTW how does the standard NT2A enable this feature - through mechanical vent modification or through electronics/post processing?
electronic, adding up or canceling (out of phase) both sides (its a double sided cap)
It would be interesting to see how the capsule compares to lower end mics (at2020 thereabouts). Also jli electronics (oem) make these faux 47 capsules too, at a third of the price. Wonder how they would sound compared to these.
People still aren't comfortable sitting on my IKEA chairs when they visit me. I keep telling them that you are suppose to have lots of parts left over when you finish assembling them. Legs are optional.
Obviously...
I think I like both capsule on your voice I think I would love to hear this on another voice to decide which sounds better
Could you please recommend between Rode NT2a and Lewitt LCT 441 flexi. I am a singer and voice over artist. I want to build a studio so that I can do my projects.
go for Lewitt or Lauten Audio if you have more budget go for Buck Audio or even more budget Chandler Limited makes great Condensers
@@the-matrix-has-you Thank you as you said I will go with Lewitt LCT 441 flex.
I bought Shure sm7b in local market of Iraq and now I know it’s fake and he didn’t accept returning it, I know there is capsule RPM 106 that i can change, but the switch part behind is still fake, my question for everyone is , if I buy the capsule and replace it my sound would be good or i need to change switch part too? Unfortunately i didn’t fine switch part anywhere on internet.
Can anyone help me out?
The switch shouldnt have any impact on it...thats just signal going through it.
Unless the switch is faulty...then just bypass it in the wiring
NT2A capsule sounds better to me on a NT2A than a RK47 capsule.
I would just buy a Roswell Mini K47 for less than 400 bucks and keep the NT2A as is. The NT2A it’s a really nice all-around microphone. Thank you for the video.
Doesn't the Roswell use the same capsule though? The RK47 capsule? Maybe the circuit is also an important yet overlooked aspect of the mic
@@nerdyneedsalife8315 the circuitry is super important, but I have to say that they probably do not use the same quality of capsule or what is the point of the capsule upgrade? The NT2A has positioning features than the mini K 47 from Roswell does not. I own the Roswell mini K 47 and the mini K 87, but I do not own the NT2A. My comment was made as more of a cost effective reason. You can buy the Roswell 47 or 87 and get all the high-quality circuitry already including the capsule without soldering. Thank you.
@@reread2549 I did a poor job explaining myself, I am not saying the Roswell mics aren't worth it. Instead I think they are totally worth it. What I was saying is maybe the demo of this mic wasn't all that great because the circuitry didn't compensate for the new capsule. I agree, I would rather buy a Roswell Mini k47 or anything else on their catalog as it makes no sense to spend quite a bit on an NT2A to then spend even more on the capsule. However, I just didn't want people to watch the video and assume mic capsule replacements are not worth it. As an example, it would make more sense to replace the capsule and circuitry in a cheaper mic like the MXL 990 or 770. Since everything about the mics would be changed, the mics would essentially serve as a donor body. If people wanted to upgrade their mics and are fine with tinkering, I would recommend that as a hobby mic over the NT2A. If you wanted a mic with a 47 inspired capsule, get Roswells.
@@nerdyneedsalife8315 yeah understood I’m not nitpicking here. And Roswell upgrades for AT2020’s , MXL 990s and 770 are definitely cost-effective as well as if you pick up a NT1A used on the cheap , and do the Roswell upgrade. It’s a true win win situation. BTW: I kept my Roswell mini K 87 and sold my Roswell mini K 47 because the K87 was a much better fit for my voice. I also wanted to pick up a Lewitt pure tube because it’s an affordable stripped down version of the Lewitt 1040. We will see if I regret my decision or not😂
My Wa47jr stock capsule burned. So maybe it's an option.
Peeky Duck!
Is it bad that I would love to see this get turned into a dynamic mic
Tinkerer? Some have called me Tinker Bell.
Saturday in the Dark I think I was soldering a mic.
I think the upgrade has better bass and treble response, but the original one is good enough.
same name but not build the same if u can get the original capsule if that capsule is screw together and not glue it’s not original
Micparts is weird about everything. He is very touchy, I've found.
Might have something to do with the final product.....hmmm
@@DarkCornerStudios not sure if that's the case as much as his personality, everything goes through Matt G., the owner, and he's very knowledgeable and all that, his Roswell mics get great reviews. I think he just may be a control freak kinda guy. I dared ask the wrong question in an email once, and I got a diatribe about some nonsense.
@badmiddens lol...that's funny.
Audio people can be quirky
oh, now I remember what it was... I was a newb to all things mic, and i thought I might like to do my own build. I emailed them and asked if they made their own capsules, and I got back this fiery, butt-hurt reply to the gist of "Why would I share my super-secret capsule source?" Like a full page of verbal upchuck, but I'm probably exaggerating as the memory has irritated me over the years...haha. Turns out they source their capsules from one of the better Chinese manufacturers, then way overprices them. JLI is a much better choice, same quality, much cheaper. Oh, and they are very nice about answering questions.
@@badmiddens bahahahaha...
Yeah I had a similar experience.
Basically told me I'm an idiot and probably would screw it up.
Sigh
Citing Chinese capsule syndrome isn't their greatest sales pitch.
Right?!?!
@@DarkCornerStudios people direct it at rode a bit. I think it only applies to the nt1a. They could just call it a capsule upgrade and leave it at that.
I don't think the K47 works very well with the NT2A circuit. I think it pairs better with a tube circuit design. For the NT2A circuit, maybe a well made K67 type capsule like the Luke Audio A2 or A4. I think for mics with a flat face basket design, the center terminated capsules work best. Due to the center termination, creating a dampening mass for reducing plosives. But im no expert, just shower thoughts. For edge terminated, round basket design is good, because the round face of the basket, helps disperse plosives before entering into capsule. Like the 251, edge terminated, round basket design, tube circuit. NT2A circuit is sort of like the TLM103 circuit, using a hex schmidt trigger inverter, hence the low noise and high sensitivity....so naturally...I would think something for capsule with similar design....k67 pattern-esque...heck maybe even a K103 capsule by Neumann :).
Problem is...this is SOLD as a replacement for the NT2a capsule.
Lol
@@DarkCornerStudios well it’s only my opinion. I’m no expert lol
@@audiofreq me either...no worries
Nah TBH I would want to throw a CK-12 in this. The RK-47 sounded too mid-forward
Definitely a sidegrade at best. Turns it into more of a 'character' mic which is sort of good and I could see it working on some sources, but it does it in a way that loses the clarity of the original, which is bad.
In my opinion, the original ver. sounds better, because it has more highes. But everybody has a different look on this :D Thanks to this video, now I know, how to change the capsule, if I want :)
Let me tell you the Truth... The Brass machined parts of all capsules except,Soyuz,Neumann and Telefunken are all made in China... what's important is the Mylar Film thickness and quality that is skinned on brass capsule... All Chinese capsules are Chinese made out of 3 micron Mylar Film while Quality Mics have 6 Micron Mylar Capsules... Manufacturers don't want you to know this cause if you know this fact they can't sell you new Mics anymore!
You know that Rode makes everything in Australia right?
@@DarkCornerStudios Thats what they say do you really beleive it? Their capsules are made in China Their SMD Line is their own and they make PCB's on their own but not the capsules...
@the-matrix-has-you dude...they have a whole facility there.
They have done videos on their facility.
It isn't a conspiracy
@@DarkCornerStudios yes I have seen the video lots of years ago... but it does not show CNC operators operating CNC's to make Brass capsule did you... they only show people who checks capsules in air ventilated room in that video... plus Rode capsules are not the best in World and they are not skinned with 6 micron German Mylar... that is why those capsules sound brittle in high end...
@the-matrix-has-you lol...you go ahead and sit on your conspiracy box
the top plastic piece looked reversed.
Didn't you fo a video a while back committing to say the word solder properly?
I'm weak ok?
@@DarkCornerStudios You're only Canadian 😆 Aussie oi oi oil!
....not enough of a difference to be worth it.
The difference was barely audible.
Sounds the same.
original is much better
Oh gosh that swapped capsule sounds terrible. I can see why they didn't want reviews. Weird resonance peaks at 1000Hz & 1570Hz. The original sounds round.
The original is waaay better....i have listened to that rk47 capsule on a lot of videos and it sounds like shit . Nasal and dark . The original 47 is a lot different .
The nt2-a is just a great mic, price is not in the conversation. There is no "upgrade" if you buy a more expensive mic, you only get a different frequency response .
I know this because i have toyed with a lot of condensers as a recording artist, so, buy balanced, don`t buy the name or price tag :P
@zilamike (sorry, very late to the party) You nailed the real point. Totally agree. Over the last 15-ish years my trusty old pair of nt2a have superbly handled everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. When I need a mic with different capabilities/features/characteristics/flavour, I use (or borrow, rent, 'test drive', whatever) a better mic for THAT job. But "upgrading" the nt2-a via a 'Frankenstein' capsule transplant? No, that's not a thing.