How to test a mic capsule

David R. · 25th October 2004, 07:06 PM

How to do it? Can it be done with a volt/ohm meter? I have heard no, why not?

Any way other than connecting to an amp?

Wires coming from the mic, red = hot, black = nutral, exposed = ground?

Which pin (1,2,3)is which (American standard)?

If I were wiring an on off switch, would it matter which lead was used?

I kind of know the answers, but I am working on an important project and the little doubt monster is raising it's voice in the back of my head so I would love a reality check.

Thanks.

Marik · 25th October 2004, 09:32 PM

Which capsule--dynamic, or condenser?

The standard is 1--ground, 2--positive, and 3--negative.

David R. · 25th October 2004, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marik
Which capsule--dynamic, or condenser?

Dynamic.

Marik · 27th October 2004, 07:38 PM

With ohmmeter you can check the capsule for continuity, however, it might have some other defects like rubbing coil, deteriorated foam, which changes the sound, etc. You won't be able to check all these things without listening to the capsule.

dale116dot7 · 29th October 2004, 07:20 PM

And some dynamics have transformers so there might be continuity between 2 and 3 but not in the capsule itself.

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25th October 2004, 07:06 PM	#1
David R. Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Left Coast, and don't call it 'Frisco Posts: 1,606	How to test a mic capsule How to do it? Can it be done with a volt/ohm meter? I have heard no, why not? Any way other than connecting to an amp? Wires coming from the mic, red = hot, black = nutral, exposed = ground? Which pin (1,2,3)is which (American standard)? If I were wiring an on off switch, would it matter which lead was used? I kind of know the answers, but I am working on an important project and the little doubt monster is raising it's voice in the back of my head so I would love a reality check. Thanks. __________________ -David R. "An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way." - C. Bukowski

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25th October 2004, 09:32 PM	#2
Marik Gear nut Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SLC Posts: 80	Which capsule--dynamic, or condenser? The standard is 1--ground, 2--positive, and 3--negative.

27th October 2004, 07:38 PM	#4
Marik Gear nut Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SLC Posts: 80	With ohmmeter you can check the capsule for continuity, however, it might have some other defects like rubbing coil, deteriorated foam, which changes the sound, etc. You won't be able to check all these things without listening to the capsule.

29th October 2004, 07:20 PM	#5
dale116dot7 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 565	And some dynamics have transformers so there might be continuity between 2 and 3 but not in the capsule itself.