M7 AliExpress

[Papa Tango Charly]

Hello has anybody tied this M7
On Ali Epress
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPYMeXS
150$

 

[alphasnk]

That's cool, Candice is doing these now! Thank you for the link!

edit: i ordered one, i will let you know what i think of it

 

[RuudNL]

You get what you pay for...

 

[alphasnk]

You get what you pay for...

Their k47 is very good, the microphones i made with their capsules sound better than commercial ones from known brands. I understand your point of view, but i think that in the present times we have to find a balance with things and work with imperfection as an ally..

Ideal + ideal often results in disappointment, while 'making things work' gives character.

To each his own, of course

 

[Icantthinkofaname]

As interesting as it sounds there's got to be a reason M7 capsules tend to cost $300+. I wouldn't want to cheap out on a type of capsule that both uses PVC and has membranes glued into place. If you want a cheap M7 capsule I would just go with a K47 that's dark like that. @soliloqueen knows of a factory that has some like that, and 3U Audio's MKIID capsule is supposed to be like that. There's also the issue of machining, the backplates on cheap ones might not be accurate.

 

[btyreman]

I wonder how it compares to a microtech gefell M7 capsule?

 

[wlinart]

Just a wild guess, but it could be that they took the drawings from this forum. They were posted at the end of 2020, and we know they sometimes take a look here

 

[soliloqueen]

As interesting as it sounds there's got to be a reason M7 capsules tend to cost $300+. I wouldn't want to cheap out on a type of capsule that both uses PVC and has membranes glued into place. If you want a cheap M7 capsule I would just go with a K47 that's dark like that. @soliloqueen knows of a factory that has some like that, and 3U Audio's MKIID capsule is supposed to be like that. There's also the issue of machining, the backplates on cheap ones might not be accurate.

3u m7s are like $60 or something in bulk. The reason they cost $200 is because people will pay it. The reason boutique m7s cost a lot is because gap cutting them at small volumes is a logistical nightmare and skinning them is a nightmare at any volume.

 

[rock soderstrom]

3u m7s are like $60 or something in bulk. The reason they cost $300 is because people will pay it.

What does "bulk" mean in this context? How many capsules do you have to buy to get such a good price?

Groupbuy anyone?

 

[Icantthinkofaname]

3u m7s are like $60 or something in bulk. The reason they cost $300 is because people will pay it. The reason boutique m7s cost a lot is because gap cutting them at small volumes is a logistical nightmare and skinning them is a nightmare at any volume.

I figured that was part of it, but also that it might also be harder to make accurately. I've heard a couple complaints that the backplate on the 3U Audio one isn't accurate for an M7 capsule, I think I saw it in a thread on here, or maybe it was on Gearspace (formerly Gearslutz). One was a that someone who reskins M7s won't do the 3U Audio one, and another was somebody was offered the backplates for sale and they weren't accurate, though I might be mistaking that for another Chinese M7.

 

[benqbasic]

another was somebody was offered the backplates for sale and they weren't accurate, though I might be mistaking that for another Chinese M7.

I believe that was Ben from beesneez who was offered the backplates. I don't think its been confirmed that they were the same backplate as 3U is using.

 

[benqbasic]

You get what you pay for...

Correct and I don't think anyone is getting partially rich hand making capsules and selling them to DIYers. More of a service to the wider community me thinks..

 

[Nen'O]

I can confirm that 3U audio M7 capsule goes for 180$ each, plus shipping and import taxes.
What bug me is that I haven't seen any of 3U audio mics using M7 capsule.

 

[Icantthinkofaname]

I believe that was Ben from beesneez who was offered the backplates. I don't think its been confirmed that they were the same backplate as 3U is using.

Ah, okay. I actually just found the thread so I see it wasn't confirmed. I'm still not sure if I saw the reskinning issue here or Gearspace, but for $180 I don't think it'd be a problem unless 3U goes under.

 

[Drosselmeier]

 

[ZHOUJUN]

this M7 is not 3 u audio production, but the price is cheaper, Testing high frequency is less.

 

[Drosselmeier]

 

[qspart]

Thinking on ordering m7 from Aly express .
Anybody who tried one out, any updates on how it sounds would be appreciate.

 

[alloitsjosh]

I had stocked the 3U for a while... after tarriffs, freight, cost of doing business, I was selling at $199 but they moved pretty slowly. If enough people express interest I will stock them here in the U.S. again. Dont meant to hijack the thread, so you can PM me if that's something you're interested in.

 

[Drosselmeier]

Thinking on ordering m7 from Aly express .
Anybody who tried one out, any updates on how it sounds would be appreciate.

1.flac "FIN" m7 type capsule
2.flac "SCHOEPS" ck12 type capsule
3.flac "FIN" m7 type capsule
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LNOJQWgK9DIR5A7nnR9cDLUlt8W4hjMp?usp=sharing