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SC-1mk500 Microphone Preamp Kit
5.
Multitester – A simple meter/tester to measure resistance, and voltages. A digital read-out is a big help.
6.
Soldering Lead – 60/40 lead or lead-free solder
7.
Magnifying glass – to see what you’re doing! Especially when soldering IC pins and the Grayhill selector switch.
8.
Clean and well-lighted work area – Lots of good lighting, clean work area. You want to be able to leave your work-in-
progress without packing everything away.
Extra Tools (Nice to have, but not required)
1.
Vacuum desoldering pump – if you make a mistake, you need to pull out the component from the PCB
2.
Component lead bender – bend component leads like resistors uniformly and evenly
3.
PanaVise – to hold PCB while you’re working on it
4.
Tweezers – to pick tiny things
5.
Masking tape – to hold components on the PCB while working
6.
Wire-stripper – for cutting wires and stripping its insulation
