Are the Lewitt Mics on AliExpress real or counterfeits?

[JimJhn]

OK I had no idea it was that guy!

Still...I wish there was a current resource out there like that site.

I still go on it, and there is great info. you won't find elsewhere, but it's unfortunately not up to date.

Not ignoring the fact that that whole world of mics are a moving target.

 

[JimJhn]

Sorry to hijack this thread. Maybe I'll start a new one, as this thread is specific to other stuff.

 

[micolas]

My point was that RecordingHacks came before MicParts and Roswell. Likely fell behind because it wasn't making money anymore (not as much as the newer businesses), so...

Here I think you are right.
Recordinghacks was a commendable project and I also believe that this entire knowledge base contributed to the subsequent success of the MP and Roswell business.

Not quite sure i completely agree with "we must worship the crumbs we're left with", in this context

It is just a purely personal choice to say thank you when I receive something with minimal effort.

 

[Neperdun]

Rather than having lengthy discussions, it would be easiest to simply upload sample recordings from the studio using these microphones. Along with that, provide details about the rest of the signal chain—room acoustics, audio interface/ADC, etc.

 

[Emmathom]

I began my "modern mics" collection by buying some sE Electronics, the upper quality ones (or supposed to be) attracted by their "capsules are chosen and mounted by hand" slogan (for the most expensive models).

I had sE8 pairs in cardio & omni and this mic is really great (great also for the quality/price ratio)

I had also an X1S pair and a sE2300 pair. What I can say is that their electronics are great, silent and well designed with full cms components, but the capsules are to sibilant and lack personality. I never understood why they put so average quality capsule while they can go a step beyond and spend a few $ price rising and so really improve their products. It seems that their capsules are not better than the average one you can find on AliEx for ~20€.

I sold my X1S pair as my sE2300 pair. Because they were too sibilant and bright.

About sE2300 (~370€) you get better result with P420 second-hand or t.bone SC1100 brand new for less than half price. It's no more for sale @ Thomann and I guess sE wants to replace it with sE4400 or T2 (but sE2200 is still for sale)

About X1S (~160€) there's choice of better sounding mics in this price range (Studio Project B1 & B3 / Rode NT1 / Lewit LCT240)

But a sE8 pair (~400€ in omni) is a real good pair (that I replaced by Line Audio Omni1 which I like best)

my two cents...

 

[FetMe?FetU!]

I began my "modern mics" collection by buying some sE Electronics, the upper quality ones (or supposed to be) attracted by their "capsules are chosen and mounted by hand" slogan (for the most expensive models).

I had sE8 pairs in cardio & omni and this mic is really great (great also for the quality/price ratio)

I had also an X1S pair and a sE2300 pair. What I can say is that their electronics are great, silent and well designed with full cms components, but the capsules are to sibilant and lack personality. I never understood why they put so average quality capsule while they can go a step beyond and spend a few $ price rising and so really improve their products. It seems that their capsules are not better than the average one you can find on AliEx for ~20€.

I sold my X1S pair as my sE2300 pair. Because they were too sibilant and bright.

About sE2300 (~370€) you get better result with P420 second-hand or t.bone SC1100 brand new for less than half price. It's no more for sale @ Thomann and I guess sE wants to replace it with sE4400 or T2 (but sE2200 is still for sale)

About X1S (~160€) there's choice of better sounding mics in this price range (Studio Project B1 & B3 / Rode NT1 / Lewit LCT240)

But a sE8 pair (~400€ in omni) is a real good pair (that I replaced by Line Audio Omni1 which I like best)

my two cents...'

I've heard so many great things about the sE4400. It has me very curious, but now I wonder if the sibilant nature of the sE2300 might carry over to the sE4400, basically kinda the same microphone with multiple polar patterns? My voice does not always sound so good on sibilant microphones.

 

[Emmathom]

I've heard so many great things about the sE4400. It has me very curious, but now I wonder if the sibilant nature of the sE2300 might carry over to the sE4400, basically kinda the same microphone with multiple polar patterns? My voice does not always sound so good on sibilant microphones.

Maybe the T2 is best to try ? it has a titanium capsule...