Firehouse
23 posts
Aug 15, 2012
11:24 AM
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I Have looked in the archive, and i cant find the info i need. Im building my first mic, im using a roadhouse shell, i have a Shue cm 99a86 on the way. I also got a new gasket for it... what i cant seem to find is the correct volume pot. i know i need a 100K well i think , but what length, dia... if anyone has a link to a good place to buy them , and which one i need that would be GREAT... thanks in advance .----------
Matt Freshour
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Noodles
259 posts
Aug 15, 2012
11:59 AM
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I suppose you could start here. Scroll to the bottom of the page for technical assistance. (Kieth)
http://www.jt30.com/jt30page/eacstore.php
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Rick Davis
615 posts
Aug 15, 2012
1:44 PM
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Here is the right volume pot: Vintage volume control from Greg Heumann.
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-Rick Davis
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didjcripey
366 posts
Aug 15, 2012
6:41 PM
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The last few mics I made I started using 250k pots instead of 100k; the transition through the volume levels is much smoother. I have tried both linear and logarithmic tapers and don't think there is sufficient difference to warrant worrying about it.
The smaller ones (16mm) are what you want, there are also tiny ones that do the job, but try and get ones with as long a shaft as you can; you can always cut it down.
Ebay is as good a place as any to get them.
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Lucky Lester
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LIP RIPPER
619 posts
Aug 16, 2012
7:15 AM
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I hacksawed the bottom piece and installed a 250K pot. I think the size of the pot was 14mm. You need a small diameter pot. I think I bought a 5 pack so if you want one and have a paypal I'll sell you one providing I can find them.
Last Edited by on Aug 16, 2012 7:17 AM
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Rick Davis
622 posts
Aug 16, 2012
8:32 AM
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I tend to inadvertently screw up the volume with controls that stick out of the bottom of the mic. I had to constantly re-adjust, which was annoying. The knob got twisted from moving my hands to adjust the cup or the cavity. It could be that my hands are too big.
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-Rick Davis
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9000
113 posts
Aug 16, 2012
1:49 PM
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Greg's volume control is one of the best harp gear purchases I've ever made...and that's saying something. I simply move it from mic to mic as needed. It is well made, looks good and works great. As Rick pointed out the control is out of the way but easy to get to.
All the best on your journey to find what works for you!
Jay
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Music speaks where words fail.
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Jehosaphat
279 posts
Aug 16, 2012
2:24 PM
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I've put a few V/Cs into mikes.Even managed to fit one into an Astatic biscuit !
But the best solution imo handsdown is one of Gregs V/Cs.
For all the reasons given above.
Its a very cool piece of gear.
If you still want to install one, 250K is the recommended pot.And go for Audio taper otherwise you can end up with just an off/on switch.
Last Edited by on Aug 16, 2012 2:26 PM
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Firehouse
24 posts
Aug 16, 2012
2:57 PM
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Thanks for the info guys!! Sounds like i have a few options. I also have big hands, so i think maybe giving greg a call is prob my best option...
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Matt Freshour
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rharley5652
629 posts
Aug 16, 2012
3:51 PM
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Firehouse,.
Using the roadhouse shell,go with Lil'Ripper's Chop Mod & the 250k pot,..even with big hands you'll not hit the VC were it's at
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Simply Unique Kustom Mic's By Rharley
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