Thomann T-Bone Microphones

[Hamster]

I'm after a Shure SM57, but got pointed towards one of these - [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_mb75.htm"]MB75[/url]

A whole lot cheaper

Funnily enough, if you're after a Shure SM58, they do these [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_mb85_beta.htm"]MB85[/url]

I'm beginning to see a pattern emerge

So, has anyone used them and are they any good?

Hamster

[Dood]

In another thread Ped was asking about microphones for miking up his gear. I have heard some really good results from the T-Bone Condenser microphones. Especially for vocals. I think Shure gear has always been artificially higher in price. I don't think it is because they are actually better than everything else either - I guess there's the perception that if something is higher in price it must be. nooo-h'waaaaay!

[ped]

Yeah thanks for that Dood, I think I will try one out - for twenty quid, lets face it, it can't be THAT bad. If it really blows I will use it as a triangle mic or something.

Cheers
ped

Any idea of the freq. response by the way?

[stingrayfan]

[quote name='dood' post='38400' date='Jul 29 2007, 11:33 AM']I think Shure gear has always been artificially higher in price.[/quote]
Happens with everything else, same's probably true with mics! JTS mics are excellent by the way - they're marketed by Proel. Pick wisely and you'll get champagne for beer money. I've gigged a JTS 929 for over 2 years and it's been excellent. Has survived two drops on the floor with no worries. Got a bit better top end than a 58 too. [url="http://www.dangleberrymusic.co.uk/Items/tm-929"]http://www.dangleberrymusic.co.uk/Items/tm-929[/url]? Supplied XLR lead is only good for a spare but you can't grumble for under £20. The JTS NX8 (SM58 copy) is reputed to be excellent too. Looks a bit wierd because Shure threatened to sue when they did the orginal design apparently. [url="http://www.dangleberrymusic.co.uk/Items/mm-8"]http://www.dangleberrymusic.co.uk/Items/mm-8[/url]?

[paul, the]

[quote name='dood' post='38400' date='Jul 29 2007, 11:33 AM']In another thread Ped was asking about microphones for miking up his gear. I have heard some really good results from the T-Bone Condenser microphones. Especially for vocals. I think Shure gear has always been artificially higher in price. I don't think it is because they are actually better than everything else either - I guess there's the perception that if something is higher in price it must be. nooo-h'waaaaay![/quote]

I think Shure have earned their price. Their reputation has allowed for elasticity.

I have used Thomann and Shure mics. I'd go with Thomann if you're impressed by the price.


Those crazy Germans.

[EdwardHimself]

[quote name='phatmonkey' post='38438' date='Jul 29 2007, 12:46 PM']Even if they sounded similar, I wouldn't be surprised if the Thomann branded one would just fall apart, Shure mics are built like tanks.

Remember that thread about fake SM57s? I bet the Thomann mics are rebranded fake 57s.[/quote]

I wouldn't be so quick to jump to conclusions mate. Most of the stuff thomann stock is of very good quality. And yes, it does sound good.

[ShergoldSnickers]

[quote name='dood' post='38400' date='Jul 29 2007, 11:33 AM']In another thread Ped was asking about microphones for miking up his gear. I have heard some really good results from the T-Bone Condenser microphones. Especially for vocals. I think Shure gear has always been artificially higher in price. I don't think it is because they are actually better than everything else either - I guess there's the perception that if something is higher in price it must be. nooo-h'waaaaay![/quote]

Agreed. I've never found Shure SM58 or SM57 mics to be anything special. Slightly peaky, coloured sound and indifferent handling of transients. The one thing they do have is the rough handling capability for live work, but I'm sure they aren't alone in this. For studio, and particularly bass work (I've seen it) - pop 'em in storage or flog 'em and get something that properly reflects what you are recording.

[EdwardHimself]

^yeah, they don't really have that much prescence for a guitar mic.