Actually, $249 for a peace of equipment like that is dead on industry
standard pricing.
Anything in the studio audio field would be around that, or even a bit more
for the same functionality.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: tmv7 mike


> Howard,
>
> Mostly, I like it, although there are a couple of things that bother
> me.  It picks up more hum than it should from external sources such
> as wall warts, and I've found that I have to be careful where I put
> it in the shack.  In all fairness, I haven't tried grounding the case
> because it doesn't have a grounding post, and I haven't gotten around
> to improvising one.  That said, the equalizer itself works well, and
> I like the switchable configuration on the 8-pin plug.  I also like
> the fact that it has an XLR connector, although I haven't tried it
> yet.  There's even a phantom supply capability, but again, I haven't
> used it.  The noise gate is a little more touchy than I'd like it to
> be, so I don't use it.  Instead, I prefer to lower my gain so I don't
> pick up all the equipment noise in the shack.  I also think the
> equalizer is a little pricey, but I suppose that's because it's not
> mass-produced.  I'd give it a 4 out of 5.
>
> Steve
>
> On Thursday 10/26/06 00:22 Howard Kaufman wrote:
> >I hear that is the case, maybe if you are using an amplified
> >mike.  How do you like the equalizer?
> >
> >
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