Microphone ribbon replacement

[Mick Bailey]

Who here replaces ribbons? How are you locating and getting the correct tension before tightening the clamps? Any tips welcome.

[g1]

Down below under "similar threads", überfuzz built his own, including the ribbon.
Not sure if he mentions tension, if not you could contact him.

[Mick Bailey]

I sat down and eventually got the hang of it. After trying a few techniques that I'd read I found a small artist's paintbrush, slightly moistened, to be the one I prefer. Clamp one end, a little saliva to stick the other end to the frame, and use the brush to pick up/re-position the ribbon. Then fit the other clamp.

Now, the only thing I need to do is find some more ribbon foil that isn't a ludicrous price in the UK.

[bbsailor]

I sat down and eventually got the hang of it. After trying a few techniques that I'd read I found a small artist's paintbrush, slightly moistened, to be the one I prefer. Clamp one end, a little saliva to stick the other end to the frame, and use the brush to pick up/re-position the ribbon. Then fit the other clamp.

Now, the only thing I need to do is find some more ribbon foil that isn't a ludicrous price in the UK.

Mick,

How do you plan to corrugate the ribbon? What thickness are you using?

Thanks

Joseph J. Rogowski

P.S. I found the web link that may help you. http://www.diyaudiocomponents.com/di...mod-techniques

[S2udio]

Mick as you are in the UK, Stewart at Xaudia is a helpful guy to contact about ribbons.
Xaudia Elektrik - Extinct Audio Equipment, Microphones & Information

[Mick Bailey]

Mick,

How do you plan to corrugate the ribbon? What thickness are you using?

I'm using 0.8 micron, Corrugated in a simple machine using two Meccano gears and a crank. The corrugations work out fine - perhaps the easiest part. The damn stuff breaks/floats/catches/snags/sticks so easily. Pickup wire handles like Rebar by comparison.