[Harp-L] re: Turner Crystal 22X mic

[Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark, the crystal element is 99% responsible for the tone and by far  
the most valuable component of the mic - that's the last thing you  
want to change! If your mic has a 5/8" screw-on connector, you can use  
my external "vintage volume control" - see http:// 
www.blowsmeaway.com/   Because it is a crystal element you'll want to  
specify "extra hi Z" when you order.

As for the moldy basement smell - clean the outside of the shell with  
a simple household spray cleaner. The cloth inside the grill can be  
replaced - make sure you can breath through the cloth you replace it  
with to ensure maximum audio transparency. Before you take that step  
you might try a light spray from the front with a disinfecting air  
spray like Lysol. Don't soak the cloth, of course - just a light spray.

/Greg

http://www.blowsmeaway.com
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> From: Mark Earley <harmonika13@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: October 4, 2010 11:27:38 AM PDT
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Turner Crystal 22X mic
>
>
> A friend gave me a Turner Crystal 22X microphone that was moldering  
> away in a basement for 40 + years.  I tried it the other night and  
> it sounds great.  Does anyone have any experience in modifying this  
> microphone?  I'd like to add a volume knob.   Also, what is the best  
> way to eliminate the moldy basement smell from the mic and jack?   
> Any customizers out there recommend rewiring the whole thing or do I  
> lose something by replacing the original crystal element?  Any  
> advice is appreciated.
>
> Mark