I have just been caught out after buying a fake Shure SM57. Here are couple of tips to help you avoid the same mistake I have made. Firstly, the mic should weigh 284g. The one I had weighed 240g. Secondly, if...
Can you believe that this beloved industry workhorse mic is actually being counterfeited? You'd better, it's true.Before going ahead and purchasing one of these babies make sure that you ask these questions of...
Beware of fake SM57 mics. I have just obtained a refund for 2 of these from a seller who is still listing them. Symptoms if you are unlucky enough to fall foul of these include low output, lower quality xlr...
I recently had the unpleasant experience of purchasing a fake Shure mic. Luckily the guy that sold me it was unaware and the matter was settled amicably. Here are some of the numerous ways to check if your...
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO INFORM OTHER E-BAYER S OF A RECENT SCAM WHERE I WAS ONE OF THE UNFORTUNATE ONES TO GET RIPPED OFF BUYING A SHURE SM57 MICROPHONE ON BUY IT NOW,THEY ARE ALSO OPERATING THE SAME SCAM ON THE...
How to identify fake Sennheiser wireless mics There are a lot of fake microphones about, Shure SM57/58 and Beta58’s are well documented. I thought wireless mics would be less likely to be counterfeited but I...
Caveat emptor: in my experience there are no genuine,new Shure SM57 or SM58 mics below £ 60-70. Also beware multiple mic deals. The Chinese fakes are exact except for some internal wiring, the weight (about...
Just discovered a uk seller in Barnstaple, Devon selling sm57s in quantities of 2, 3 or 4 for stupid money. 4 shure sm57s for a hundred quid? draw your own conclusions... He goes on to list details of a...
Having just bought two Shure SM57 mics from two different sellers, that were fake, I thought I'd share some of the differences.: 1. The mic should weigh 10 ounces 2. The top plastic grill should rotate...