goldenbreast Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 hi alli got my mic capsules this morning. went to maplin electronics shop the other day and was completely overwhelmed by all the odds and ends!. i wasn't sure on what i was looking for - there was so much stuff. the staff didn't seem to informative either.would anyone be willing to take the time and search on http://www.maplin.co.uk for the components needed (as listed by greenmachine) and then post the links?. i would really appreciate itmany thanksAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsi_max2k Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 there's some info in this thread:http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=11254relating to maplin code numbers i think... at least, i managed to get the stuff somehow after reading it. see http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?s=&am...ost&p=98819 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbreast Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) there's some info in this thread:http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?showtopic=11254relating to maplin code numbers i think... at least, i managed to get the stuff somehow after reading it. see http://forums.minidisc.org/index.php?s=&am...ost&p=98819i too saw a battery case and was thinking whether that could be used instead - seems so right?. would that mean i don't need to fanny about with putting together a battery box with the capacitors/resistors etc?. im looking at this one here:http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...ox&doy=10m5im still a little confused with the components. i will make another attempt to find what i need on the maplin website...any help would REALLY be appreciatedAlexi have found the below so far (are they the right ones?):angled stereo plug:http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=...84&doy=10m5heat shrinkable tubing: (i have to check which one i need for the panasonic wm-61a capsules)http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?Module...01&doy=10m5battery box:2.2uF capacitors: Axial Electrolytic Capacitors, GenElect 2.2uF 100Vhttp://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?pctitl...amp;classtype=Mresistors: im having trouble figuring out which ones i need - can anyone help please:http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criter...rce=15&SD=Ystereo jacks: (various)http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo...=y&doy=10m5stereo connectors: when i type this in it takes me to 'stereo jacks' - are they the same? Edited May 10, 2007 by goldenbreast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsi_max2k Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 (edited) >> i too saw a battery case and was thinking whether that could be used instead - seems so right?. would that mean i don't need to fanny about with putting >> together a battery box with the capacitors/resistors etc?. im looking at this one here:>> http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...ox&doy=10m5that ain't gonna help you much, you still need to attach the battery to the rest of the circuit and then put the whole lot in a suitable box.>> angled stereo plug: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=...84&doy=10m5looks good. when yo uget to maplins they'll have a row of different plugs and you may or may not find that exact one, but as long as it's stereo and 3.5mm you're good to go.>> 2.2uF capacitors: Axial Electrolytic Capacitors, GenElect 2.2uF 100V http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?pctitl...amp;classtype=Mi think any 2.2uF's will do, just get whatever they have / whatever's cheapest.>> resistors: im having trouble figuring out which ones i need - can anyone help please:i think i got these ones, though again i think any 10 kOhm one's will do.http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...rs&doy=10m5>> stereo connectors: when i type this in it takes me to 'stereo jacks' - are they the same?i think the connector would be something like this:http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...et&doy=10m5also, a box like this or something similar (about the size of half your hand) should be good.http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criter...rce=15&SD=Y Edited May 10, 2007 by pepsi_max2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbreast Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 >> i too saw a battery case and was thinking whether that could be used instead - seems so right?. would that mean i don't need to fanny about with putting >> together a battery box with the capacitors/resistors etc?. im looking at this one here:>> http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...ox&doy=10m5that ain't gonna help you much, you still need to attach the battery to the rest of the circuit and then put the whole lot in a suitable box.>> angled stereo plug: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=...84&doy=10m5looks good. when yo uget to maplins they'll have a row of different plugs and you may or may not find that exact one, but as long as it's stereo and 3.5mm you're good to go.>> 2.2uF capacitors: Axial Electrolytic Capacitors, GenElect 2.2uF 100V http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?pctitl...amp;classtype=Mi think any 2.2uF's will do, just get whatever they have / whatever's cheapest.>> resistors: im having trouble figuring out which ones i need - can anyone help please:i think i got these ones, though again i think any 10 kOhm one's will do.http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...rs&doy=10m5>> stereo connectors: when i type this in it takes me to 'stereo jacks' - are they the same?i think the connector would be something like this:http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...et&doy=10m5also, a box like this or something similar (about the size of half your hand) should be good.http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criter...rce=15&SD=Ywhen it says a number and then K, is that referring to Kohms? im guessing so but want to make sure. i wouldnt want to make an order for the wrong components! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsi_max2k Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 yeah. if you just ask in the shop they should find what you need anyway, maplins staff seem pretty helpful like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbreast Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 does it matter what voltage capacitors i get as long as they are 2.2uf? - ive found some that are 50v, 63v and 100v. i was thinking of getting a selection just in case but if someone could confirm which ones i need for sure then i will stick to those onesthanksAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsi_max2k Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 does it matter what voltage capacitors i get as long as they are 2.2uf? - ive found some that are 50v, 63v and 100v. i was thinking of getting a selection just in case but if someone could confirm which ones i need for sure then i will stick to those onesas you're only connecting a 9v battery to them i don't suppose it matters, not that i really know how this stuff works either... i think i got the 63v ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmachine Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 does it matter what voltage capacitors i get as long as they are 2.2uf? - ive found some that are 50v, 63v and 100v. i was thinking of getting a selection just in case but if someone could confirm which ones i need for sure then i will stick to those onesthanksAlexThe voltage rating doesn't really make a difference as long as it's above the battery voltage (9V). Capacitors with higher voltage ratings tend to be larger physically(not so good if you aim for miniaturization). 2.2uF will give a (6dB/oct.) roll-off just below the threshold of hearing (20Hz). When using smaller caps, the roll-off may be audible (above 20Hz). The capacitor is used to prevent DC battery voltage entering the recorder's input jacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbreast Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 The voltage rating doesn't really make a difference as long as it's above the battery voltage (9V). Capacitors with higher voltage ratings tend to be larger physically(not so good if you aim for miniaturization). 2.2uF will give a (6dB/oct.) roll-off just below the threshold of hearing (20Hz). When using smaller caps, the roll-off may be audible (above 20Hz). The capacitor is used to prevent DC battery voltage entering the recorder's input jacks.many thanks...greenmachine, could i ask you to help me out please?......would you mind, if time allows, taken a look at maplin.co.uk and pointing out exactly what components are needed. i have now figured out the capacitors...thanksAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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