UK DIYers want Panasonic electrets

Vikash · 25th January 2004, 12:18 PM

I can't seem to hunt any down. If anyone knows of a source for the Panasonic WM60 or WM61 in the UK then please let me know.

Otherwise I was thinking about purchasing bulk from digikey and can distribute them to those interested. Please let me know if you want any. I'll pay to get them all here in the first instance off course.

5th element · 25th January 2004, 01:29 PM

I'd be interested too, I have recently got LSDCAD Pro and have got a microphone but its response is really poor I need something flat. Any Idea how many you would be thinking of ordering and how much it would end up costing?

Cheers Matt

daatkins · 25th January 2004, 01:45 PM

I've tried finding the Panasonic capsules here too but with no luck. The Monacor MCE-2000 is, apperently, a rebadged WM60A and these guys sell them for 4 euro as well as calibrated wands, preamps etc:
http://home.t-online.de/home/wfrank/.../index_us.html

I ended up importing a calibrated WM60A capsule from Kim Girardin but I'd be interested in a couple of additional mics if you do decide on a group buy.

Nice one,
David.

Vikash · 25th January 2004, 02:05 PM

The WM-60AY is to be discontinued soon, and my understanding is the WM-61A/B is better (equally flat with higher S/N). I've also heard about a particular 3 pin version of the WM-61 which supposedly allows for easier bypass of the internal FET (Linkwitz mod), so this is the one of primary interest to me. I'll post info as I get it.

Depending on the interest, I may get my company to invest in a bulk load.

Edgar · 25th January 2004, 02:22 PM

I'm intrested in 4 or 5 capsules. This should be intresting for everyone in europe who needs a mic for their measuring setup, shipping expences from the states is really expensive compared to the cheap mic's! And I dont trust the quality of the Monacor MCE-2000 capsules!

Edgar

sobazz · 25th January 2004, 02:31 PM

Edgar, why? I'm interested, cause I'm about to buy 4-5 of those too.

kelticwizard · 25th January 2004, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Edgar
And I dont trust the quality of the Monacor MCE-2000 capsules!
Edgar

I doubt sincerely that Monacor has anything to do with the manufacture of the capsules. I am sure Panasonic has a large factory where all of them are made, and they are just slap a new label on them.

I understand these capsules are also used in camcorders and other equipment requiring a cheap microphone.

Vikash · 25th January 2004, 02:51 PM

If this clears any confusion, Monacor labels the capsule as Panasonic on their website.

kelticwizard · 25th January 2004, 03:00 PM

Similar thread, includes url of Digikey UK website and part number.
Measurement microphone

Good luck.

Vikash · 25th January 2004, 03:11 PM

The same thread started by the same person. Lol. Hopefully there's enough call for me to go through with it now...

As for Digikey UK, you'll notice that I mention in one post that all stock is delivered from the US, i.e no change in cost.

25th January 2004, 12:18 PM	#1
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	UK DIYers want Panasonic electrets I can't seem to hunt any down. If anyone knows of a source for the Panasonic WM60 or WM61 in the UK then please let me know. Otherwise I was thinking about purchasing bulk from digikey and can distribute them to those interested. Please let me know if you want any. I'll pay to get them all here in the first instance off course. __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

25th January 2004, 01:29 PM	#2
5th element diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England	I'd be interested too, I have recently got LSDCAD Pro and have got a microphone but its response is really poor I need something flat. Any Idea how many you would be thinking of ordering and how much it would end up costing? Cheers Matt __________________ What the hell are you screamin' for? Every five minutes there's a bomb or somethin'! I'm leavin! bzzzz! Droggon Attack!

25th January 2004, 02:05 PM	#4
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	The WM-60AY is to be discontinued soon, and my understanding is the WM-61A/B is better (equally flat with higher S/N). I've also heard about a particular 3 pin version of the WM-61 which supposedly allows for easier bypass of the internal FET (Linkwitz mod), so this is the one of primary interest to me. I'll post info as I get it. Depending on the interest, I may get my company to invest in a bulk load. __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

25th January 2004, 02:51 PM	#8
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	If this clears any confusion, Monacor labels the capsule as Panasonic on their website. __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

25th January 2004, 03:00 PM	#9
kelticwizard diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Connecticut, The Nutmeg State	Similar thread, includes url of Digikey UK website and part number. Measurement microphone Good luck. __________________ "A friend will help you move. A really good friend will help you move a body." -Anonymous


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25th January 2004, 01:45 PM	#3
daatkins diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bath, UK	I've tried finding the Panasonic capsules here too but with no luck. The Monacor MCE-2000 is, apperently, a rebadged WM60A and these guys sell them for 4 euro as well as calibrated wands, preamps etc: http://home.t-online.de/home/wfrank/.../index_us.html I ended up importing a calibrated WM60A capsule from Kim Girardin but I'd be interested in a couple of additional mics if you do decide on a group buy. Nice one, David.

25th January 2004, 02:22 PM	#5
Edgar diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Norway, Florø	I'm intrested in 4 or 5 capsules. This should be intresting for everyone in europe who needs a mic for their measuring setup, shipping expences from the states is really expensive compared to the cheap mic's! And I dont trust the quality of the Monacor MCE-2000 capsules! Edgar

25th January 2004, 02:31 PM	#6
sobazz diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jutland	Edgar, why? I'm interested, cause I'm about to buy 4-5 of those too.

25th January 2004, 03:11 PM	#10
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	The same thread started by the same person. Lol. Hopefully there's enough call for me to go through with it now... As for Digikey UK, you'll notice that I mention in one post that all stock is delivered from the US, i.e no change in cost. __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

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