Is my new Shure Beta 87A microphone a fake
I just bought a Shure Beta 87A microphone from USA. I think it might be a fake. Is there any way of being certain it is an original?
Audio Players & Recorders - Shure - Beta 87A Professional Microphone
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Unfortunately, there are many types of counterfeits out there. So, differences that you see posted online might not apply to all counterfeits.That is, various factories in China produce the counterfeits differently. The best thing to do is to completely avoid unreliable sources, such as eBay and Craigslist. Be extremely suspicious of any products on the internet.
My microphone was purchased from Musicians Friend. When i called last week, they said they have no record of the order! I have been purchasing equipment from them many years. I took it to Guitar Center, they suggested I contact Shure and said it was a very good mic.
Differences that are obvious:- the grill mesh on the capsule is different (thinner wire);
- the colour is different (darker);
- the label is slightly different (eg text size and font);
- the wiring in the capsule is incorrect in colour;
- the weight is less (about 8g);
- the rim at the base where the cable attaches is a different design;
- when screwing the capsule on to the body there is not a lot of thread;
- the sound is not as good
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