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Post by ericn on Jun 5, 2019 13:06:57 GMT -6
We're all just speculating on what Sennheiser is thinking of course, but here's my speculation: The margin on a $900 k49 capsule has to be enormous. Way more than the margin on a $1100 TLM103, which is an assembled mic with accessories, for example. I think Sennheiser would be elated to sell 50,000 k49 capsules to modders this year. Same goes with all their high margin parts, like transformers or a $220 metal body. Counterfeit is a whole different issue. If someone is buying Neumann bodies, putting them on MXL's and selling them as genuine Neumanns, the Sennheiser legal team would be all over it. But that's way different than mic that says Warm on the outside and has a high margin Neumann part on the inside, for example. Executives at companies the size of Sennheiser are under tremendous pressure to increase profits and revenue every quarter, which is extremely difficult in a mature and increasingly competitive industry like microphones. If their YOY profits jump up 17% YOY because their parts business suddenly increased revenue by 500%, do you think the CEO is going to tell them to stop selling parts and go back to 8% YOY revenue growth? I doubt it. We'll see what happens with the Zen Pro modded Warm 47 with Neumann capsule, but my thoughts are that Sennheiser, like most for-profit companies, is happy to take money from wherever they can get it. No having worked for what was then their largest dealer they would not want to sell you those capsules. They view their capsules as the secret sauce, there is more long term add value in sell mics.
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Post by bigbone on Jun 5, 2019 13:36:55 GMT -6
You can buy as many capsules as you want from Neumann as long as you send them BEFORE your faulty one.......
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Post by kcatthedog on Jun 5, 2019 13:42:06 GMT -6
Hey Josh,
Any news on the availability of the mkii and cap ?
Thx!
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Post by chessparov on Jun 5, 2019 13:42:06 GMT -6
I just wonder how many genuine Cheumann microphones are out there now? I'll start with the number 3 long plate please! Chris
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Post by brenta on Jun 5, 2019 13:49:24 GMT -6
You can buy as many capsules as you want from Neumann as long as you send them BEFORE your faulty one....... That is demonstrably incorrect.
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Post by bigbone on Jun 5, 2019 14:49:08 GMT -6
You can buy as many capsules as you want from Neumann as long as you send them BEFORE your faulty one....... That is demonstrably incorrect. Not from my experience.
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Post by brenta on Jun 5, 2019 15:21:51 GMT -6
That is demonstrably incorrect. Not from my experience. I’d be interested to hear about your experience. Which capsule did you buy and where did you buy it from? You placed the order for the capsule and paid for it, and then they contacted you and said they wouldn’t ship it until they received another capsule back from you? I know three people who have bought Neumann capsules and none of them had to ship another one back.
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Post by Derek Reese on Jun 16, 2019 7:37:15 GMT -6
Looking very forward to getting the new sa-67 mk 2 with Mr Tim's capsule ;-)
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Post by Derek Reese on Jun 16, 2019 8:33:42 GMT -6
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Post by timcampbell on Jun 16, 2019 9:01:35 GMT -6
It's easier if you just post a direct link to the pic. Yes I'm working away. That was yesterday
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Post by Derek Reese on Jun 16, 2019 9:16:40 GMT -6
It's easier if you just post a direct link to the pic. Yes I'm working away. That was yesterday
Thank you Tim ;-)
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Post by chessparov on Jun 16, 2019 11:52:29 GMT -6
They look just like new babies, in the Maternity...Ward! Chris
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Post by timcampbell on Jun 16, 2019 12:19:47 GMT -6
Feels a bit like that too since I'm working on father's day.
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Post by kcatthedog on Jun 16, 2019 12:48:05 GMT -6
I think we would all agree, you are an excellent parent !
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Post by Derek Reese on Jun 16, 2019 17:33:48 GMT -6
Feels a bit like that too since I'm working on father's day. Happy Father’s Day Tim ;-)
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 16, 2019 17:44:55 GMT -6
So...how are Tim’s k67’s?
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Post by kcatthedog on Jun 16, 2019 18:12:02 GMT -6
Not certain Josh has any yet:Tim is still making them ?
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Post by timcampbell on Jun 16, 2019 21:54:10 GMT -6
Believe me John they're ...
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Post by chessparov on Jun 16, 2019 22:36:23 GMT -6
Real gold earrings? Chris
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Post by Ward on Jun 17, 2019 20:12:19 GMT -6
They look just like new babies, in the Maternity...Ward! Chris HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! I've only been there 6 times, once ofr me and once for each of the 5 kids. LOL
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Post by timcampbell on Jun 18, 2019 5:19:12 GMT -6
And how my bench looks today if anyone's worried about production capabilities . My weekend
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Post by kcatthedog on Jun 18, 2019 6:32:31 GMT -6
And you work for smoked fish: got to love that !! Thx for all your hard work: there are lots of people looking forward to their mikes, they will get them soon !
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Post by marylin on Jun 18, 2019 8:47:36 GMT -6
Hi Tim,
is there possibility to buy those capsules from you? If so, what is the price point?
It would be great to offer your new capsules to DIY world... Thank you!
Milan
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Post by timcampbell on Jun 18, 2019 10:21:50 GMT -6
Currently Stam is buying all of my CT67 production but as soon as I've caught up their backlog I will offer these for sale. The price will probably be same as other K67 offerings or about 250 USD a capsule.
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