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That looks legit to me. One of the 'new' ones. Case and label are consistent with that.

Still using my original TC Electronic Polytune clip here. Way better than my ageing ears! :)

Have tried both, and I thought the K&K sounded overall 'better' (subjectively) but neither sounded (to me) as good as an Audio Technica ATM-350 or DPA 4099. Of the latter two, prefer the ATM-350,...

Still use the AT PRO 35 and the ATM350. Excellent mics.

Thanks. As they say, 'life gets in the way' sometimes but hopefully, as last, can get back to some picking.

Clearly pretty out-of-touch now! Need to put some new strings on and start practicing again. Build up the callouses....still, the Ellis is great motivation.

These are all great mandolins... so comes down to personal preference. They each have somewhat different 'textures'. You can't really go terribly wrong with any of them. I am most partial to Ellis,...

You can't pick 'Bluegrass Breakdown' on your car though, can you? :mandosmiley:

Treat as any other piezo transducer. These tend to work best into a very high impedance input. Encountered one of that model paired with a Baggs preamp and it sounded about how you'd expect.

Sad to hear this. I corresponded with Ivan back and forth over many years. He will be missed. A true gentleman and a fine picker.

RIP.

Yes.. good mics are one thing than can last ages if looked after. Most tech these days is practically out-of-date within a very short time, but good mics just keep going. I have a Sennheiser MKH416...

I've never seen these mentioned here, as usually, they are most popular as part of recording rigs for video or broadcast use. The K6 system is based around a power/preamp module which is purchased...

Highly unlikely there ever was any 'neck repair'. It is just a cover story to account for the fact that the neck is nothing like a genuine A5G neck!

That looks like it might be a stripped down, refinished Asian import which has then been 'faked up' with the rather audacious label and poorly-done headstock. Shocking, actually.

Those are not Bluetooth. They are 2.4 GHz wireless.

This is an issue with all instrument mounted mics.

The thing I found was that when using them you need a different playing technique to compensate. Varying volume by picking intensity rather than...

I have had no issue with transmitted physical noise from the pick-guard. I do, however, always use the variable low-cut filters on the console (QSC Touchmix 16) to 'edit out' much below 196Hz. I can...

Is the room treated?

That is one of the most under-rated but important factors of all in getting a good result.

Mic position is next. Try moving the mic(s) around while checking the results. If...

Just get a nice case... then play the heck out of it. I would not take one "up the jungle", but I do take mine with me every time I perform. Would not go anywhere to play without it.

TC Polytune. These are a seriously fine tuner!

Seems to define "That ain't no part of nothin'" in my opinion.

'Hi Z' is the correct technical term as 'Z' is the formula for impedance in electronic calculations.

Orchid DI's are really excellent. Their technical performance is up there with the very best at a fraction of the price.
I've used their stuff for years. Never had a failure.

Yes. It is.

The problem with the Ui16 preamps is the chip they used. There certainly IS a link between the "hiss" level and having phantom power engaged, however... it only manifests as you crank the gain right...