CPC/Panasonic Microphones

[Bobbsy]

There have been a number of Blue Room threads in the past about the use of the very inexpensive CPC lav microphones.

 

I've recently done a bit of digging, and think that the CPC unit uses a generic Panasonic mic capsule known as a WM-61A/B (the B model has pins on the output, the A model doesn't). Specs for the Panasonic capsule can be found HERE.

 

Assuming these ARE the same capsules, it's worth noting that the net is littered with instructions for DIY projects to make microphones for all sorts of specialist purposes. It's also worth noting that the capsules are available for as little as $2 in the US, rather more here. (One UK supplier is HERE though I'm sure further Googling should find a better price!)

 

Anyway, it occurs that access to the basic capsule opens up various possibilities for anyone handy with a soldering iron: anything from repairing CPC headsets to designing your own specialist mounts.

 

Of course, I just hope I'm right about this identity!

 

Bob

[Lamplighter]

There have been a number of Blue Room threads in the past about the use of the very inexpensive CPC lav microphones.

 

I've recently done a bit of digging, and think that the CPC unit uses a generic Panasonic mic capsule known as a WM-61A/B (the B model has pins on the output, the A model doesn't). Specs for the Panasonic capsule can be found HERE.

 

Assuming these ARE the same capsules, it's worth noting that the net is littered with instructions for DIY projects to make microphones for all sorts of specialist purposes. It's also worth noting that the capsules are available for as little as $2 in the US, rather more here. (One UK supplier is HERE though I'm sure further Googling should find a better price!)

 

Anyway, it occurs that access to the basic capsule opens up various possibilities for anyone handy with a soldering iron: anything from repairing CPC headsets to designing your own specialist mounts.

 

Of course, I just hope I'm right about this identity!

 

Bob

 

Bob

 

I have been using CPC part No MP33618 at 99p +vat for both repairs and custom build headsets. These lack the pins you mention but work well. I am currently making spares for a youth show. These are required to be instant fit to a variety of head sizes and use a Superdrug glitter headband at 3 for £1 with 18 guage copper wire tails at each end to form the ear hanger and short mic boom. They are sleeved and painted as in the original headset mic thread, but much easier to adjust.

 

Brian