GrooveTube AM51

[wheelema]

1" 3 micron diaphragm, includes pad, rolloff filter, and case. $150. Shockmount additional $18.

http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/love.music?p=p.ALEAM51&z=1312874379241

Any thoughts?

 

[TexRoadkill]

Those are good deals on the GT mics. They get pretty mixed reviews. Try one, if you like it get it.

 

[lavoz]

wheelema,

I was thinking about getting an AM62 (tube version) up until 2 weeks ago. Did some searches here and elsewhere, only to come up with very little info. Started talking with Aspen Pittman (Groove Tubes) and although he thought the 62 and others in the line were good mics, he said he questioned the QC of the product. If you could try out a unit, by all means, go for it. The current price, compared to it original list price is quite a bit. If you pocketbook allows you to spend more, you may want to consider a different alternative. I did have a chance to play with Groove Tubes new GT66 and found it to be a good sounding tube mic for the price. Guitar Center is selling them for $499.00, the same price as a Rode NTK. You may want to e-mail Aspen yourself at rap@groovetubes.com. Good luck!

lavoz