BD 300 : Poor thread fit

7 years ago

Upon receiving I inspected the unit and immediately was disappointed with the threads which hold the screen to the body. They are loose to the point it is extremely difficult to not cross thread. When I exercise great caution I am able to get the cap to align well enough an grab a few threads giving the feel it will probably stay in place. Disappointing before ever getting to the point of discovering how it may sound, which is of course the main point. Because of the low price I am not requesting a return as shipping to Germany for a single item will be to high to be sensible. I hope the mic sounds good as if it does this would offset the poor build issue. Frustrating situation. As an update i have had the pleasure to hear this mic on a bass guitar. I have the Superlux 218A as a comparison. This mic is more full on the bottom than the 218. I see it this way: If you have a small tight kick this will likely make it hump. I would not use this mic on a big boomy instrument as it would enhance these frequencies too much. I uped the sound star to 4.

Image the t.bone BD 300

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by The T.bone
  • Released in 2000
  • Average price : $56
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