Installation

• New to DIY? See our "DIY Audio 101" introduction to do-it-yourself audio and "build your own recording gear" projects.
• Looking for help installing a capsule? Click on your model, below:
  • RK-12 Installation Guide
  • RK-47 Installation Guide
  • RK-87 Installation Guide
  • Capsule Installation for the T-67 Microphone Kit
• Additional Tutorials and How-To Guides
• AKG Perception Capsule Swap Tutorial
• Blue Bluebird Capsule Swap Tutorial
• Groove Tubes GT55 Capsule Installation Tutorial
• M-Audio Luna Capsule Installation Tutorial
• Sterling Audio ST-55 Capsule Installation Tutorial
• Omni/Cardioid Switch Installation Tutorial
• Tangent's Soldering How-To Videos (watch #1, #2, #4, #5)
• S-25 Microphone Kit Video Tutorial / Build Guide
• DIY Electronics Tips & Tricks
  • How To Clean Circuit Boards
  • Capacitor Soldering Tip
  • How to find lifted solder pads and broken traces
  • Insulating High-Impedance Connections / Use Conformal Coating
  • Bad Soldering Example

See our troubleshooting and tech support page for more information.