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does anyone know what transformer is used to modify the MXL 2001 mic??

any info on mods for this mic would be awsome! thanx:)

http://www.prosoundweb.com/recording/ta ... 25_1.shtml

david royer wrote:I used a Jensen DB/E transformer since it fits neatly into the space occupied by the MXL’s transformer and it is electrically suitable for the job. It is not quite a match for the U-47’s transformer, but it is better than the transformers in such tube mics as the Schoeps 221B and the Neumann KM54, since it won’t saturate with loud low frequency signals.

i have a mic i did this to:
http://www.pfarrell.com/music/shanghaimic.html
i ordered the pcb and FET from scott, who happens to be extra helpfull and easy to get on the phone/internet if you have any problems.

AFAIK there were two mods for this mic -- an FET and a tube version. Which were you referring to?

the transformer is removed in the FET version... hence the FET output circuit...

i did a/b the 2001 FET mod with a mojave 200 (i would expect to be in the same family as the royer tube mod of the MXL2001), same cable, pre, etc: the mojave had better tonal balance and higher spl. the difference was easy. i have not ran out an bought the mojave though.

i'd like to see the MXL LDC and SDC tube "kits" available. sourcing parts is a drag.

here's the link to the tapeop article: http://www.prosoundweb.com/recording/ta ... 25_1.shtml

i have a feeling if you called jensen and brought the whole royer thing up, you'd get what you want. dave royer seems like a good source to send an email to...

good luck!