I purchased a microphone from a uk based power seller, they have a shop and seemed to be very established. I paid with paypal, so believed I would be covered by them for this transaction. A shure SM58 will...
There seem to be a lot of cheap SONY microphones on ebay at the moment. They are not always apparent from the listing especially when a stock photo is used or the item is located in the UK, instead of "fake...
Another Fake shure guide for you to read.I had a similar experience. Bought one on Ebay - but I had checked a real one out in a real shop first.So what is there to look out for.Well dont assume that the glossy...
You may be a little bewildered by the range of prices and types of radio microphones, so here's a short introduction: The quality and price ranges from 'karaoke' types costing £20 or less, right up to a...
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,...
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 ...
XLR connectors These are the industry standard microphone connectors, robust and relatively simple to install. There are a number of ways in which they can be wired. (i) BALANCED operation Pin 1 connects to...
There a lot of counterfeit radio microphones on e-bay currently. How can you spot them? Well the problem is, you can't. Not from the pictures anyway. Not from the descriptions either. Largely because the...
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...
Soundware Beginners Guide to......Microphones A couple of good quality microphones are a useful addition to any home studio setup. If you’re trying to improve the sound of your recordings, a better microphone...