Alctron HST-11a mod (Apex 460)

Alctron HST-11a mod (Apex 460)

by | Mar 4, 2013 | DIY build

  This is now the 3rd microphone mod I have embarked upon. This time around, I am implementing one of the popular micrphone mods out there, popularly known as the Apex 460 mod. In my case, however, the donor microphone is an Alctron HST-11a, which is identical to...
Alctron GT-2B modification

Alctron GT-2B modification

by | Oct 28, 2012 | DIY build

  Following on from the MXL 990 mod, I am now starting on modifying an Alctron GT-2B. This is a chinese built tube condenser with the standard format of PSU that allows a stepped nine-position sweep though omni, cardioid and figure-8 polar patterns. For the...
MXL 990 modification pt. 2

MXL 990 modification pt. 2

by | Oct 25, 2012 | DIY build

This is the follow-on article from the previous blog post on the MXL990 modification. The job starts with dismantling the mic by unscrewing the retaining nut on the bottom of the mic body and then unscrewing the main lower body cover. Then unscrewing the 2 bolts that...
MXL 990 modification

MXL 990 modification

by | Oct 17, 2012 | DIY build

I am just about to embark on a set of microphone modifications and builds after having been inspired by the Recording Hacks website. To this end I recently nabbed an MXL990 microphone off eBay for only £40 and thought it would make a suitable candidate for my first...