Alctron Group Buy Ribbon Problems

[chance]

I've gotten a few reports of buzzing in some of the ribbon mics. We should discuss them here, so we might learn from others who might have some answers

 

[Big Kenny]

I've got three of 'em now and they all sound great!

 

[jaykeMURD]

When are any of them gonna go on sale!?

 

[punkin]

I'm not selling mine...they're keepers. Asside from a loose transformer mounting screw in one of them, no problems here. I would have liked to see a little Lock-Tite on the internal screw threads. But hey...I got them at 1/3 the "fair market value"

Can't wait for the next buy.

 

[chance]

I'm not selling mine...they're keepers. Asside from a loose transformer mounting screw in one of them, no problems here. I would have liked to see a little Lock-Tite on the internal screw threads. But hey...I got them at 1/3 the "fair market value"

Can't wait for the next buy.

There were a few people interested in starting another group buy. I don't have the time now. If someone wants to start it, go for it and start it. The next buy, I will be getting at least 4 of the HRM-15's. Our cost 62.50 brand name 379.00

 

[scrubs]

I had buzzing from an improperly sized ribbon (too long) on my HRM-10. It was a delicate, but fairly straight-forward repair.

 

[zorf]

Hi,
I'd be interested in a second buy.
What are people thinking about the newer models?

 

[Gilliland]

I've had no problems with mine, though I've had only one chance to use them so far. They sounded great, but I definitely need to get some more experience with them.

I'd definitely participate in another group buy if one gets started. However, like Chance, I don't have time to run it.

 

[pohaku]

We have a group buy going on over at:

http://analogindustries.com/

This is for the Alcatron CR-14 double ribbon model. Looks cool. Cheap enough to take a flyer on it.

 

[Creamyapples1]

I'd be interested if anyone here gets another group buy going.

 

[nuitronic]

I have buzzing in both of my HRM-10's, making them impossible to use. I tried the mod that scrubs did to one of them but it did not get rid of the buzz. I don't know what else I can do to fix this issue, as I don't want to destroy the thin ribbon.

The two HRM-14's I have sound great and have no problems!

-jim bob

 

[wmcl]

No Problems here.

I have two of the HRM-10. Use them almost every day. No problems and they sound Great! Definitely interested in another group buy.


Walt

 

[chance]

We have a group buy going on over at:

http://analogindustries.com/

This is for the Alcatron CR-14 double ribbon model. Looks cool. Cheap enough to take a flyer on it.

I was just at that site and the HRM-14 is $125.00 plus shipping. Has anyone calculated the cost after shipping, duty, etc? I believe that mic was $62.50 (before shipping, duty etc.) I still would pay the $125.00 for it.

 

[pohaku]

I believe that the shipping that will need to be paid in addition to the $125 is the shipping to Buyers from Portland. I think Chris has rolled all the rest of the costs into the $125. The current estimate for shipping in the US is $11.25. So, current estimated total cost is $136.25 to your doorstep if you are in the US.

 

[tenkas]

Could anyone with the buzzing problem describe or post a clip with the buzz?

 

[punkin]

I was just at that site and the HRM-14 is $125.00 plus shipping. Has anyone calculated the cost after shipping, duty, etc? I believe that mic was $62.50 (before shipping, duty etc.) I still would pay the $125.00 for it.

Chance,...didn't we get them cheaper than that when we worked through you?

 

[pohaku]

I looked back through the prior postings and it appears that the cost on the first Buy was @ $100 for the HRM-14 with shipping (I assume that is shipping to the Buyer's door). So yes, it appears it was cheaper. The cost on the current Buy also includes the 8.9% fee from Fundable which is a service that coordinates the commitments and payments (which is a good thing based on the stream of postings that last Buy generated -- jeez Chance, I got to hand it to you - no way I would have ever put up with that -- a Chinese fire drill by any other name). It also looks like the deal is about to close momentarily. 80 mics committed to and paid for in about 3 days

 

[chance]

Chance,...didn't we get them cheaper than that when we worked through you?

I have never really calculated it on a per mic situation.
The HRM-14, was $62.50. The total oversea shipping for our 70 mics (300 pounds) was $108.00, and the duty, bond, and a few other charges, came out to I think $10.00. If we do this again, I will definately get some more HRM-15's too. They sound good on anything I've thrown at them so far.

 

[darnold]

i might be interested in a group buy. need to re supply my mic collection.

anyone have a quick link to a thread with some more information on these mics?

danny

 

[kidvybes]

So, current estimated total cost is $136.25 to your doorstep if you are in the US.

...I bought one on eBay for $140 (Best Offer Option) with excellent customer service (he replaced a faulty mount for me PRONTO!)...why wait for a group buy when you can get the mic in a couple of days for a few bucks more?...he also stocks replacement ribbons...highly recommended

http://cgi.ebay.com/RM-4-Dual-Ribbo...ryZ41466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem