On Sat, 2013-04-20 at 11:58 -0400, Gene Heskett wrote: > $130 to $250 For that task I'm using an Ersa Multitip C25 at home. I only replaced the default soldering tip with a soldering tip that keeps free of tinder. If I have to solder a cable to pot case etc. I've got a second Ersa with 30 W. To unsolder I'm using desoldering wick. IOW, don't pay $130 to $250, but $13 to $25 instead. The best soldering irons I know are from Ersa, but Ersa soldering iron stations are crap. The best conventional soldering and desoldering iron stations I know are from Weller, but even a Monacor Weller-fake is much better than an Ersa. However a soldering station for amateurs is overkill. The best way to solder is hot air soldering, I never used it, even not when working professional. If you have to solder a lot beiing an professional, I agree with a conventional soldering station for perhaps $130 to $250 or what ever something like a Weller should cost. IMO amateurs don't need to solder, but it can't harm to learn it and do it yourself. Regarding to the microphony I also disagree with Gene, I recommend to ask an experienced amateur or professional close to you, to take a look at the room and then to recommend an elCheapo solution. If what you are doing should be professional, then you should pay an professional engineer to do the job. 2 Cents, Ralf _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-user
