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kats · 11th October 2006

Here's the blurb from their RFT series:

"Utilizing standardized microphone parts from overseas, NOS tubes and a combination of high quality components made in the United States, Telefunken USA’s new large diaphragm condenser microphone is a low cost alternative to the Telefunken microphones which have gained popularity among today’s top producers, engineers and musicians."

Fair enough, eventhough the link to the "handcrafted in the USA" is still on the bottom of the page.

The Platinum section (under which the 260 is listed) does not have the above quote regarding sourced parts, which would lead me to believe that this particular mic is made (or "handcrafted") in the USA.

But really, this is becoming rediculous. I mean where is the solder, wiring, paint etc made? If it's sourced does that make their claim illegitimate? How far do we go with this? What about the screws, the hinges on the box, or the box itself?

Obvioulsy we have to draw the line somewhere. The question is where - what do you guys think?

11th October 2006	#9
kats Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Posts: 3,683 Thread Starter	Here's the blurb from their RFT series: "Utilizing standardized microphone parts from overseas, NOS tubes and a combination of high quality components made in the United States, Telefunken USA’s new large diaphragm condenser microphone is a low cost alternative to the Telefunken microphones which have gained popularity among today’s top producers, engineers and musicians." Fair enough, eventhough the link to the "handcrafted in the USA" is still on the bottom of the page. The Platinum section (under which the 260 is listed) does not have the above quote regarding sourced parts, which would lead me to believe that this particular mic is made (or "handcrafted") in the USA. But really, this is becoming rediculous. I mean where is the solder, wiring, paint etc made? If it's sourced does that make their claim illegitimate? How far do we go with this? What about the screws, the hinges on the box, or the box itself? Obvioulsy we have to draw the line somewhere. The question is where - what do you guys think?