On Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:35:54 -0400, Jim Gilliland wrote
(in article ):

Some of the inexpensive Chinese microphones on the market turn out to be
pretty bad investments, while others are considered to be quite good
(for the price, at least). Some of the bad ones can be improved
inexpensively by modding them - replacing capacitors, tubes,
transformers, even capsules.

One way to experiment with these mics without spending a lot of money is
to buy them direct from the factory. Of course, they expect you to buy
a rather large quantity.

There is a "group buy" of Chinese microphones being organized via a
Yahoo group. Because the US and European vendors who import and resell
some of these same mics don't like to see these group buys take place,
you probably won't see any direct comparisons with the various name
brands out there, but some of these same mics are being sold under names
that you'd recognize.

For the same reason, the details of the buy will not be widely discussed
on this forum. If you want to learn more of the details, please join
the mailing list.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The_Gr...ophone_Import/

The eventual order will likely include tube condensers, solid-state
condensers, ribbon mics, and accessories.

There are over 300 members at present. Please read the FAQ and the
archive after joining. Many of your questions have already been answered.

So jim, how long have you been selling mics?

Ty

-- Ty Ford's equipment reviews, audio samples, rates and other audiocentric
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