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AKG D202 CS mic info.

Posted:
Sun Sep 21, 2008 12:55 pm
by Thirteen
I have a D202 CS here (I think these things are a dual capsule cardioid?) but it uses a small 3 pin plug, I am trying to figure out if it is a mini XLR or some other format. Does anyone have one of these mics? I want to sell it, but I need to make up a cable to test it with first, so i would be interested in any info on the connector that they used.

Posted:
Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:45 pm
by 13thbeach
Yeah I have one of those. Its a pretty cool mic. I don't know much about it though. Mine also have the same small 3 pin style connector. It seems to screw on to connect to the mic rather than click in like a regular xlr. I just wired it to a standard xlr. Works fine. There sees to be a lot of these up on eBay of late. Although they are good mics, I personally think they are not worth the price being asked on ebay but hey, its up to you what you think its worth right.

Posted:
Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:03 pm
by Barney Loveland
I repaired one of these recently, from memory it had a din plug on it. I have the pin out somewhere for it. If you take it apart make sure you document it as it is quite a complex construction!!!
Sound wise the owner had 4 of them in mint condition and sold them all as they were somewhat similar to a 57ish sound and used the funds for other studio purchases. Not bad for a find in his Uncles basement

Posted:
Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:38 pm
by rob
yep; 3 way DIN socket with screwthread. These are common on many older mics
RS and Farnell sell suitable in line cable sockets.
Rob

Posted:
Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:48 pm
by Thirteen
rob wrote:yep; 3 way DIN socket with screwthread. These are common on many older mics
RS and Farnell sell suitable in line cable sockets.
Rob
Thanks Rob, I will order one from Farnell tomorrow and make up an adaptor cable to make sure that the mic is OK before I sell it. Anyone have an idea of a reasonable price for the mic?