Re: Mic question.

[Mike Curtis <wd6ehr@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> 
> I'm distressed!  I dropped my JT 30 on the floor, only about a foot from 
> where I was holding it.  It still works, but I'm wondering what the 
> likelihood of having busted the crystal is, if it still works.

In my experience, a broken crystal element is easily discernable.  It will 
often still work, but will definitely have a distorted sound.  Also, 
output will be reduced.

> Anyone have any idea just how sturdy the crystal is?  The mic is only 
> about a year old.

The JT-30 crystal element is mounted in rubber, and sure looks like a 
pretty rugged setup.  Still, I wouldn't recommend using it for cracking 
walnuts or other percussive applications.


 -- mike