Topic: Are Mic Parts Capsules Snake Oil?

[MicMaven]

I got my first 47 capsule from micparts. you pay for the Qc,

What does QC actually mean? What does that entail? What does he actually do? How is that accomplished and on what equipment or protocols? (asking, not arguing.) James

 

[MikeyScars]

What does QC actually mean? What does that entail? What does he actually do? How is that accomplished and on what equipment or protocols? (asking, not arguing.) James

James,
I have gotten damaged, or Bstock capsules when i first started upgrading mics from places that you couldn't get ahold of if needed. I'm pretty sure Mic Parts and JLI get there capsules from the same supplier. So the first part of that quality control is a good supplier. Then they stand behind what is sent, I don't know or even care what their QC test process are or how many parts per whatever they test. Ive never got a bad part from them. They have a refund policy, and legit contact info unlike most places. I haven't heard of anyone that i know of getting bad capsules or parts from MicParts. So they must be doing something right. The time and effort they even put into their instructions is more than I see anyone else doing. Everything down to the packaging was top notch that i've ever ordered from Micparts. Being a beginner at the time it was worth the extra cash buying from a company that put in all that extra effort. Price-well that's another story. That's why i get mine from JLI now. Maybe you have had a different outcome.

 

[micolas]

The vast majority of people who buy Kits from different places are beginners who want quick results, with all the necessary components in one place, selected, with very clear assembly and adjustment instructions, but who often cannot objectively evaluate the quality and consistency of the products. They will be satisfied that they managed to create something functional, useful, by themselves. QC doesn't really matter in this situation either. Some assemble a Kit and are satisfied, they stop there and do not continue studying in depth.
I personally prefer to buy with the money how much a complete kit costs, as many second-hand, functional or defective microphones as possible and to mod, repair, build, experiment, study, etc. My satisfaction is much higher (the investment is justified, rewarded,
or not )
The big problem (when it's a real hobby)
is that you become addicted and you don't stop, you buy without needing!! GAS.
But that means passion, hobby.
DIY.