The Mook

Based on the popular OPA Alice circuit used among DIY audio enthusiasts to get a pristine studio quality microphone with simplicity at its core. Utilizing the 25mm JLI-2555BXZ3-GP capsule sold by JLI and manufactured by Transound, a Taiwanese electro-acoustic company with 24 years of experience and the OPA1642 JFET input OpAmp sold and manufactured by Texas Instruments, it is able to produce a sound quality rivaled only by much more expensive studio equipment options.

Note: This microphone uses an XLR connection and requires phantom power (+48v) to operate. The easiest way to accomplish this is with a cheap USB audio interface with phantom power.

Full capsule specifications below and here:

Type:Electret
Pattern:Uni
Dimensions (mm):26.0 x 7.0
Sensitivity (dB):-42 +/-3dB
Sensitivity Reduction (dB):-3dB @ 1.5V
Frequency Response (Hz):50-20k
S/N Ratio (dB):>65
Impedance (ohms):2.2K
Current (milliamps):0.5mA
Standard Voltage (Volts):1.5
Maximum Voltage (Volts):10
Capacitors:None
Termination:Solder Tabs