Chinese U47 and C12 style microphone bodies and vintage style power supply Group buy.

[andybaker28]

Well, finding out some minimum order quantities (and starting / maximum prices) should be a practical-enough first step, i'd think

Hi there,

Just checking to see if you saw the update yet!

Thanks

Andy

 

[Khron]

I did indeed, but it's starting to add up to be somewhat not-cost-effective anymore 40$ for a body (w/o capsule or circuitry, right?), another 40$ for a power supply, plus shipping, plus (likely) 24% customs fees / VAT ... It's a blessing AND a curse to live in Europe

I'd be rather willing to forego the "historical accuracy" aspect and grab 1-2 tBone Retro Tube II mics ("lollipop" style) from Thomann - had my eye on them for a while, they're rebranded Alctron BV300 from what i've read. Mod the snot out of them, have some spare parts left over, AND have shockmounts & cable & carry-case, all for ~200$-ish

But best of luck to everyone with the group-buy, either way

 

[ln76d]

I did indeed, but it's starting to add up to be somewhat not-cost-effective anymore 40$ for a body (w/o capsule or circuitry, right?), another 40$ for a power supply, plus shipping, plus (likely) 24% customs fees / VAT ... It's a blessing AND a curse to live in Europe

I'd be rather willing to forego the "historical accuracy" aspect and grab 1-2 tBone Retro Tube II mics ("lollipop" style) from Thomann - had my eye on them for a while, they're rebranded Alctron BV300 from what i've read. Mod the snot out of them, have some spare parts left over, AND have shockmounts & cable & carry-case, all for ~200$-ish

But best of luck to everyone with the group-buy, either way

But you will not be able to make U47 or C12

BTW. so called "u47" donor in thomann cost 150euro, with all accesories
Only thing is the yucky logo on the pipe, but making new pipe, even brass, it cost less than 10euro

 

[Khron]

See my 2nd "paragraph" Boo-hoo

And yes, i know, but that's cardioid-only - that's why i've set my eyes on the RT2 Cheapest multipattern tube mic they have (or just about ANY european company has, from what i've seen ).

 

[ln76d]

See my 2nd "paragraph" Boo-hoo

And yes, i know, but that's cardioid-only - that's why i've set my eyes on the RT2 Cheapest multipattern tube mic they have (or just about ANY european company has, from what i've seen ).

I know you know
But some other people here maybe don't know it
You can always make at least omni, adding one switch
Do you really that often use other patterns than cardioid?
With U47 and C12 it was a sarcasm
Thomann also sell separately two power supplies for these microphones, unfortunately only these small one.
Price is decent also!

 

[Haberdasher]

Hi I'm wondering approx. how much shipping would be for 1x 47 style body to the usa.  thanks

 

[orangechili]

I'm wondering about shipping cost to the US as well

 

[andybaker28]

Hi I'm wondering approx. how much shipping would be for 1x 47 style body to the usa.  thanks

It looks like about $12 to ship one body to the US...

 

[andybaker28]

I'm wondering about shipping cost to the US as well

It looks like about $12 usd to ship to the US for one body..

 

[Arkenberg]

Anyone know the size of the u47 body? It looks kind of small. I was wondering if it was able to hold any of Dany B's PCBs?

 

[micaddict]

Anyone know the size of the U47 body? It looks kind of small. I was wondering if it was able to hold any of Dany B's PCBs?

If it's basically the GT-2B, then it's sort of a short body U47(fet) style. This means Dany's D-47fet and D-49 (square version) PCBs will fit, as wel as Max' s MK-47.
However, the D47, D-EF47 and MK-U47 will not fit. Those need a long body.

The makers will correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Arkenberg]

Anyone know the size of the U47 body? It looks kind of small. I was wondering if it was able to hold any of Dany B's PCBs?

If it's basically the GT-2B, then it's sort of a short body U47(fet) style. This means Dany's D-47fet and D-49 (square version) PCBs will fit, as wel as Max' s MK-47.
However, the D47, D-EF47 and MK-U47 will not fit. Those need a long body.

The makers will correct me if I'm wrong.

That is what I thought. I was hoping these where going to be the long bodies so I could build a tube style u47 with Dany B's PCBs. Oh well, maybe someone could start another group buy with these.

 

[andybaker28]

Anyone know the size of the U47 body? It looks kind of small. I was wondering if it was able to hold any of Dany B's PCBs?

If it's basically the GT-2B, then it's sort of a short body U47(fet) style. This means Dany's D-47fet and D-49 (square version) PCBs will fit, as wel as Max' s MK-47.
However, the D47, D-EF47 and MK-U47 will not fit. Those need a long body.

The makers will correct me if I'm wrong.

That is what I thought. I was hoping these where going to be the long bodies so I could build a tube style u47 with Dany B's PCBs. Oh well, maybe someone could start another group buy with these.

Hi there, I would be willing to switch this group buy over to the long bodies if there is enough interest. I will look into the long body mics the factory has and let you know what they offer. Is there a chinese donor body that works good for the long body style now? Let me know if there is and I see if they also manufacture it.

As of now though, its not looking to good for this group buy  to happen. I think maybe the shipping from Taiwan maybe causing the price to be a little high for many, but I am not for sure.  If anyone has any suggestion for what I might can do to make this buy more appealing to others let me know. I am looking into other options for bodies now but still hopeful there is a way!

Thanks

Andy

 

[orangechili]

I'd be interested in some long U47 bodies if the factory offers a suitable one.  At least 2 for sure.