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BlueX lab mics/ volume control

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Tue, 09/17/2013 - 07:38
doug baz
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Do you have any experience / thoughts about the BlueX lab mics / volume control?

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Tue, 09/17/2013 - 08:34
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David Barrett
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The mics I've seen were well-built and looked very cool. The volume controls I've seen on three pro player's mics and they seem to work just fine... they look very cool too. One mics I played had a wimpy element and the other one (one of their newest models) sounded much better, but I recommend you either ask (and expect to pay the price) for a vintage element, or purchase the mic as-is and replace the element yourself, or send it to a mic customizer to put a good one in for you.

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Tue, 09/17/2013 - 12:57
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Thanks Dave . I asked because

Thanks Dave . I asked because I will be in Rome soon and plan to meet with Max .

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Tue, 09/17/2013 - 15:19
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Cool. Say hello to him for me.

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