Hello,
I wanted to share the results of a a series of CHEAP microphone purchases from Alibaba and Aliexpress.
I was looking for a U87 type body for a Vintagemicrophone PCB kit.
( I got the M style with the transformer mounted to the PCB and It might take a Chinese U47 to fit! How about some other suggestions?)
The first contender is the “Big U87” from Jiangmen Huluwa Electroacoustic Equipment Co., Ltd. was $8.67 ($35.30 with shipping) and arrived after about a week, drop shipped to USA and shipped from there. Fast! Maybe because I first tried to get a free sample. MOQ of 1.
I don’t see the listing I got mine through anymore but this is similar. No stickers or engravings. Metal is ok? Finish is pretty good, price cheap!!!!
The second contender is a result of being frustrated at GoodWill and other auctions because shipping usually starts around $15.
So I ordered a BM800 microphone from Aliexpress and it was shipped to me for $13.83 total!
Too small, utterly unremarkable. Will likely put it up at Christmas time for shipping cost on DIY.
11.19US $ 59% OFF|Professional Condenser Microphone Bm 800 Set For Pc Computer With Tripod And Shock Mount Microfone Bm800 Kit Studio Mic - Microphones - AliExpress
Some idea of scale. Should have ordered up a size!
The third one is the Warning!
On Alibaba I saw a Sinbosen U87 style with three switches! For $113! In a wood box with a shock mount!
And a novelty badge or something taped under the label. Maybe not affixed? I haven’t looked yet.
Sinbosen High Quality Cardiold Microphone U87s Studio Wired Microphone Professional - Buy Studio Microphone,Professional Studio Microphone,Microphones For Studio Product on Alibaba.com
Looked pretty good in the pics…
The only question I asked of the seller, Guangzhou Xinbaosheng Audio Equipment Co., was whether this mic does in fact have the three switches. She double confirmed to me it was the model with 3 switches.
I ordered it no problem and it came in about a week via DHL. And of course you can’t buy a 3 switch U87 for $113!
I disputed my order (BEFORE clicking you have Received it) and asked for a refund as the only recourse in their Trade Assurance orders. I had screen shots of the conversation, the ad, and photos of the mic. And they gave me all the money back. The seller said “I told you I have three levels of microphones!”, but he didn’t and I won. No hassle.
They also sell a $674 model that maybe has switches? Same photos! I can’t say?!?!
U-87 Three Polar Pattens Omni Cardiold Figure-8 Condenser Recording Wired Microphone - Buy Recording Microphone,Condenser Microphone,Three Polar Pattens Omni / Cardiold / Figure-8 Product on Alibaba.com
I wanted to share the results of a a series of CHEAP microphone purchases from Alibaba and Aliexpress.
I was looking for a U87 type body for a Vintagemicrophone PCB kit.
( I got the M style with the transformer mounted to the PCB and It might take a Chinese U47 to fit! How about some other suggestions?)
The first contender is the “Big U87” from Jiangmen Huluwa Electroacoustic Equipment Co., Ltd. was $8.67 ($35.30 with shipping) and arrived after about a week, drop shipped to USA and shipped from there. Fast! Maybe because I first tried to get a free sample. MOQ of 1.
I don’t see the listing I got mine through anymore but this is similar. No stickers or engravings. Metal is ok? Finish is pretty good, price cheap!!!!
The second contender is a result of being frustrated at GoodWill and other auctions because shipping usually starts around $15.
So I ordered a BM800 microphone from Aliexpress and it was shipped to me for $13.83 total!
Too small, utterly unremarkable. Will likely put it up at Christmas time for shipping cost on DIY.
11.19US $ 59% OFF|Professional Condenser Microphone Bm 800 Set For Pc Computer With Tripod And Shock Mount Microfone Bm800 Kit Studio Mic - Microphones - AliExpress
Some idea of scale. Should have ordered up a size!
The third one is the Warning!
On Alibaba I saw a Sinbosen U87 style with three switches! For $113! In a wood box with a shock mount!
And a novelty badge or something taped under the label. Maybe not affixed? I haven’t looked yet.
Sinbosen High Quality Cardiold Microphone U87s Studio Wired Microphone Professional - Buy Studio Microphone,Professional Studio Microphone,Microphones For Studio Product on Alibaba.com
Looked pretty good in the pics…
The only question I asked of the seller, Guangzhou Xinbaosheng Audio Equipment Co., was whether this mic does in fact have the three switches. She double confirmed to me it was the model with 3 switches.
I ordered it no problem and it came in about a week via DHL. And of course you can’t buy a 3 switch U87 for $113!
I disputed my order (BEFORE clicking you have Received it) and asked for a refund as the only recourse in their Trade Assurance orders. I had screen shots of the conversation, the ad, and photos of the mic. And they gave me all the money back. The seller said “I told you I have three levels of microphones!”, but he didn’t and I won. No hassle.
They also sell a $674 model that maybe has switches? Same photos! I can’t say?!?!
U-87 Three Polar Pattens Omni Cardiold Figure-8 Condenser Recording Wired Microphone - Buy Recording Microphone,Condenser Microphone,Three Polar Pattens Omni / Cardiold / Figure-8 Product on Alibaba.com
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