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Old 26th Aug 2020, 10:03 am   #16
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Default Re: Codar AT5 TX

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Originally Posted by G3VKM_Roger View Post
Disintegrating crystals, I think the Acos 45 is the worst I've come across for this, the model with the curved body. I've seen several at rallies in recent years and all sounded gritty when shaken.

Yes, it's a shame as these are nice, ergonomically shaped microphones. My theory is that, being metal, they are more likely to suffer from internal condensation. I actually managed to transplant a good crystal plate into one from another microphone.
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