There is the original A / B test of the OktavaMod'd NT1a vs the U 87 that started this thread (my voice and acoustic guitar), then there is the male speaking voice demo'ing the same mics provided by nbenford and finally a female VO test, single mic, showcasing the mod'd NT1a.
More shootouts to come - I've set my schedule for several rounds of extensive A / B mic tests in and around LA early in April. The usual suspects will be in attendance - U 47, U 67, U 87 et al, we'll be recording piano, acoustic and electric guitars, drums, male and female vocals. I'll have a big box of modified mics with me.
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Originally Posted by jeremysdemo  I have a question as well.....
What exactly is going into this MOD?
The reason why I ask is if a person had a list of those components they could order these mics from the manufacture that is making them for Rodes without the stuff you are removing (in bulk making them cheaper) and produce an affordable new usable mic for resale.
Of course it then would not be a Rode MOD but a new brand.
keep shinin
jerm  |
My Rode NT1 / 1a mod involves slicing off the headbasket, machining the body on milling maching, attaching a new MJE-K47 headbasket, removing the stock capsule, modifying the PC board to accept a Neumann-style post and saddle, installation of a new MJE-K47 capsule and upgrade wiring to Evidence Audio LYRIC HG. The Rode electronics are fine, low noise circuits and I only change the input coupling capicitor to my preferred type.