Wooden Microphone Boxes

[MHanson]

Hello all,

I thought there was a talk about wooden boxes for microphones some time back ... but can really find anything other than wine boxes.

I'm looking for some nice boxes for a few microphones, specifically a C-12, 251, and CMV 563. I would like to find some molded/sized appropriately for each mic and don't want to spend stupid money if I can help it.

Any good recommendations?

Thank you,
Michael

 

[kags]

Many companies sell them at reasonable prices, if you want the classic wooden boxes. For instance: https://www.telefunken-elektroakust...=1&product_cat=parts-accessories+wooden-boxes

Otherwise there are lots of non-wood options like pelican, skb, etc…

The key is using insert materials that do not decompose.

 

[soapfoot]

Flea makes some very nice c12 boxes, and you can order them direct without the logo

 

[RuudNL]

Many companies sell them at reasonable prices, if you want the classic wooden boxes. For instance: https://www.telefunken-elektroakust...=1&product_cat=parts-accessories+wooden-boxes

I suppose the price ($399) is a joke?

 

[kags]

I don’t disagree that 400 bucks is not cheap, but it’s a retail product from a company that sells $10k microphones. Maybe there is a company in Shenzen making nice wooden boxes for mics?

Retail pricing is what it is, but I know a few wood shops in LA that would certainly charge a few hundred to make a custom wood box with lining, hinge and clasp.

I personally use harbor freight “pelican” style cases for many of my mics, but I do like wood ones, too, when they are avail.

Maybe Warm or Mic-parts or Mxl can get a low price in boxes?

 

[RuudNL]

Studio 939 used to sell microphone boxes for $27...

 

[Barry Hufker]

I use Pelican (or similar) for my mic cases. IME, Telefunken is known for buying cheap and selling (inordinately) high. There's no reason for a wooden box like theirs to sell for $400...

 

[MHanson]

Thank you all.

I emailed Flea a couple weeks ago but haven't received a response.

I looked at the Studio 939, but am insure if they will fit a C12 or 251 nicely. Seeing a donor body mic in the box made me pause.

I was about to buy some of these until I noticed they were no longer available. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806027219161.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

And TAB's are all backordered? https://www.tab-funkenwerk.org/product/c12box/
I'll try calling them tomorrow just to be sure.

I really don't want to pay the $400 price from Telefunken, hence asking for recommendations.