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Post by jacobamerritt on Mar 10, 2023 17:20:08 GMT -6
I just discovered I have an extra power supply from Beesneez but no microphone for it... Is it safe to use with any tube mic? Also- where can I buy JUST a tube mic (besides Beesneez)?
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 10, 2023 17:38:51 GMT -6
I think you need to know how much power it is actually putting out As it would be designed for specific mike
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Post by copperx on Mar 11, 2023 13:19:32 GMT -6
I just discovered I have an extra power supply from Beesneez but no microphone for it... Is it safe to use with any tube mic? Also- where can I buy JUST a tube mic (besides Beesneez)? Huh. How does that happen?
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Post by jacobamerritt on Mar 11, 2023 15:17:17 GMT -6
I just discovered I have an extra power supply from Beesneez but no microphone for it... Is it safe to use with any tube mic? Also- where can I buy JUST a tube mic (besides Beesneez)? Huh. How does that happen? Got a Beesneez mic that didn't work properly, just sent the mic back without the supply. They sent another power supply when they returned a functioning microphone, which was nice but redundant.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Mar 11, 2023 15:17:52 GMT -6
I think you need to know how much power it is actually putting out As it would be designed for specific mike My understanding is a lot of them are cross compatible. Maybe that's bad info though?
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 11, 2023 16:34:18 GMT -6
Well, it isn’t so difficult to confirm what voltage the psu is supplying, then you know.
The other issue would be, is the psu set correctly or does it have variable output, if so what range, then you can best match it to a mike.
Simple test with a MM, just ensure ground and or pay a tech to check, would take 5-10 minutes.
From the board, you have the leads going to the pin out, first confirm ground or star ground, set the mm, ensure ground and touch each lead with the positive wand from Mm, see what kt registers. I used to check my diy mk-u47, regularly.
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Post by plinker on Mar 11, 2023 17:29:34 GMT -6
Aside from appropriate voltage, the pinouts might be different meaning: 1. you send power to a part of the mic that isn't expecting it (=smoke), or 2. you don't get signal back from the mic, where the PSU is expecting it (=silent).
I recommend you ask for a pinout mapping for the PSU, then get a pinout mapping for any mic you plan to use with the PSU.
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 11, 2023 18:35:54 GMT -6
That’s also a very good point!
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Post by ironinthepath on Mar 11, 2023 19:07:05 GMT -6
Never assume, even with same pin out, that (often custom) power supplies are compatible / swappable. In many cases voltages are not the same but even if they are, the allowable current draw (based on power rating, etc.) might not be enough, noise/ripple sub-optimal... Need to carefully do your homework beforehand to be sure.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Mar 12, 2023 4:35:11 GMT -6
Beesneez don't use a standard chinese PSU, it's custom. You would need to open it up and check the wiring compared to a new microphone.
I built a 251 style microphone using a spare beesneez PSU.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Mar 12, 2023 12:21:16 GMT -6
Beesneez don't use a standard chinese PSU, it's custom. You would need to open it up and check the wiring compared to a new microphone. I built a 251 style microphone using a spare beesneez PSU. Is mic building a service you offer?
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Post by plinker on Mar 12, 2023 19:38:37 GMT -6
Beesneez don't use a standard chinese PSU, it's custom. You would need to open it up and check the wiring compared to a new microphone. I built a 251 style microphone using a spare beesneez PSU. Is mic building a service you offer? The plot thickens...
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Mar 12, 2023 22:31:05 GMT -6
Beesneez don't use a standard chinese PSU, it's custom. You would need to open it up and check the wiring compared to a new microphone. I built a 251 style microphone using a spare beesneez PSU. Is mic building a service you offer? 5 years ago maybe... but work, life, family.
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Post by Ward on Mar 15, 2023 7:59:23 GMT -6
Huh. How does that happen? Got a Beesneez mic that didn't work properly, just sent the mic back without the supply. They sent another power supply when they returned a functioning microphone, which was nice but redundant. Maybe you should speak with Ben mics about another microphone to go with the redundant power supply?
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Post by jacobamerritt on Mar 15, 2023 10:43:32 GMT -6
Got a Beesneez mic that didn't work properly, just sent the mic back without the supply. They sent another power supply when they returned a functioning microphone, which was nice but redundant. Maybe you should speak with Ben mics about another microphone to go with the redundant power supply? I’ve considered it, but after the issues first time around I was a bit reluctant.
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Post by Chad on Mar 15, 2023 11:02:35 GMT -6
Maybe you should speak with Ben mics about another microphone to go with the redundant power supply? I’ve considered it, but after the issues first time around I was a bit reluctant. Jacob, I would recommend contacting Robert at rmsaudioworks.com/. That guy can build about anything you ask, and if you sent him the PSU, he could most likely fine tune it to fit a custom mic.
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Post by jacobamerritt on Mar 15, 2023 15:35:03 GMT -6
Jacob, I would recommend contacting Robert at rmsaudioworks.com/. That guy can build about anything you ask, and if you sent him the PSU, he could most likely fine tune it to fit a custom mic. Thanks for the suggestion! It just seems like a waste to have a brand new power supply with no mic. Plus it does make the mic less expensive -every once in awhile Ive seen a good deal on a tube mic pop up with no supply, but its unpredictable
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Post by Darren Boling on Mar 15, 2023 17:30:36 GMT -6
Chris at Barbaric could probably also build you something using that supply.
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Post by ericn on Mar 15, 2023 18:00:54 GMT -6
Jacob, I would recommend contacting Robert at rmsaudioworks.com/. That guy can build about anything you ask, and if you sent him the PSU, he could most likely fine tune it to fit a custom mic. Thanks for the suggestion! It just seems like a waste to have a brand new power supply with no mic. Plus it does make the mic less expensive -every once in awhile Ive seen a good deal on a tube mic pop up with no supply, but its unpredictable Jacob Being the cheap ? Ok thrifty AE I am here is what I would do; contact Ben and maybe a couple of other builders and find out what mics could be used with the PSU with little to no modification, then sit tight and see if any pop up. Or see if someone like SVART will put it on a bench tell you the pin out & the specs then if you see a mic you might be interested in without a PSU get the PSU pin out & specs from the manufacturer and at least make informed decisions.
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Post by mics on Mar 16, 2023 6:40:31 GMT -6
Hi Jacob.
I’d be happy to help out, who knows; you may even fall in love again……..
What type of mic are you thinking of? I may have something lying around that May suit. Let me know.
Ben
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Post by Ward on Mar 16, 2023 11:15:59 GMT -6
Hi Jacob. I’d be happy to help out, who knows; you may even fall in love again…….. What type of mic are you thinking of? I may have something lying around that May suit. Let me know. Ben This is the reply from you that I expected! Good on ya
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Post by jacobamerritt on Mar 16, 2023 15:22:25 GMT -6
Hi Jacob. I’d be happy to help out, who knows; you may even fall in love again…….. What type of mic are you thinking of? I may have something lying around that May suit. Let me know. Ben Hi Ben, good to hear from you. Honestly I think a big pain point for some Beesneez customers is when they have an issue managing the shipping to and from can be time consuming. I've had the same thing with other 'boutique' brands here in the US, and a few in Europe/Aus. The ones overseas always take way longer to get sorted. I think you setting up a US repair hub is a smart move, that could eliminate the occasional issue that gets magnified in the internet ether... I'll send you a PM about mic ideas. Thanks!
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Post by jacobamerritt on Apr 16, 2023 12:21:53 GMT -6
This is the reply from you that I expected! Good on ya So. Waited a full month to post - Beesneez/Ben reached out on this thread - March 16 I contacted him as he suggested, he made a very generous offer for a discounted mic. I confirmed I was interested, asked when it could ship. March 26 (ten days from initial contact), he says it could ship that week. I emailed him to confirm where to send payment. Nothing. Messaged here again to confirm payment - still nothing. So, after a full month of trying to take him up on an unsolicited offer he proposed, I think Im giving up on trying Beesneez again. This kind of aligns with my first experience with Beesneez. My advice to Beesneez would be: Hire someone- even part time!- to literally answer emails in a timely manner and capture orders and support inquiries in an efficient way. I know I am definitely not the only one who has had communication issues. This is probably a factor in why when one of their mics needs a warranty repair (as my first one did) people get frustrated and they complain more publicly about the issue trying to be heard/seen.
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Post by ericn on Apr 16, 2023 12:25:37 GMT -6
Is mic building a service you offer? 5 years ago maybe... but work, life, family. Hey who said you were allowed to have a life😁
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on Apr 16, 2023 15:14:58 GMT -6
5 years ago maybe... but work, life, family. Hey who said you were allowed to have a life😁 Definitely not my work.
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