the t.bone SCT 2000

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the t.bone SCT 2000
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Impressed and a bit dissapointed...
Alex Djuran 16.10.2019
So... you decided to purchase a tube mic for your studio and this particular mic has caught your eye? READ THIS!

So upon doing some research, I found that this mic is actually an OEM of the very 1st version of the sE Electronics Z5600. I have never used any of those mics before, but I figured the sound can't be that far off. I was also told to replace the chinese 12AX7 that it came with to ensure lower noise and better sound quality.

Before we even get to the mic, I feel the need to mention everything it comes with and in. The briefcase it came in was just awesome. Sturdy and just plain cool, however I've had major issues to set the lock code, as the instructions were terribly unclear. The power supply and cables were fine, however I have to caution everyone with the shockmount!
It's reaaaaally poorly cut, i cut my fingers 2ce on the sharp edges as I was screwing it onto a mic stand! You are given some spare bands for the shockmount, which is a nice gesture, but I'd rather see the shockmount be well cut and not needing those.

On to the mic itself. It comes in a wooden case that weighs nothing, and would not protect the mic from anything. The mic itself felt like it was going to fall apart when I was pulling it out, as the metal casing is really really shitty. After replacing the tube, I plugged the mic into it's power supply, let it warm up for about 10 minutes, plugged that into into a Warm Audio WA273 into a 1176 clone and went to town.

Looking beyond the shady worksmanship, the sound of the mic was honestly super impressive. The rich bottom end, creamy mids and super crisp clear and sharp top end really let you hear the intimacies of any voice.
I put up the mic next to my Warm Audio WA87 and while the mics are very different, for many voices, I'll be reaching for the SCT2000 quite a bit!

But for real thomann, that shockmount needs work. I'll be needing industrial gloves when I handle that thing.
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Very good
Anonymous 03.02.2016
Sounds great! Great service from Thomann.
Update 06.05.16: I still think the mic sounds good! BUT...........a big problem......... ! One year ago exactly after I?d owned it for a year, I started getting terrible hiss! I ended up using another mic for the recording! I hadn?t thought about it again until I went to use it last week! The same thing happened!! When I changed the patterns it sounded like thunder!?? After I?d pulled the mic plug out and replaced it back in the power box a few times everything worked well again! I will be contacting Thomann about this!
I just want to say that this has nothing to do with the fantastic service from Thomann when ordering!
Update 06.05.16: I called Thomann and they immediately offered to replace it! I will return the defect mic on Monday!
Very friendly and efficient service, I look forward to a good sounding working mic! Thank you Thomann!
Update! Mic back within one week, working and sounding great! Thank you Thomann! Great service!
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Seriously awesome mic...
Jonny Whatshisface 13.03.2021
I've read some people say the tube that comes with the mic sucks. I don't think so. It's pretty high gain - so you need to stage your gain correctly on your audio interface. But the clarity overall is fantastic.

Reports of "floor noise" are kinda funny to me - I prefer high gain mics, and this one has picked up my neighbours two floors up doing the naughty deed. That caught me by surprise when I went back to hear an audio recording for a product review before removing out any background noise and setting a noise gate.

Build quality - people reported the shock mount was "sharp" and they needed leather gloves for it. Definitely not the case.

Some people have said it feels cheaply made. Again, not the case. This is a well made and very durable microphone.

Overall, I love this thing and it will be my primary mic and is replacing my blue.
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Unbelievable sound, not just value for money
PaulPp 07.07.2022
I have bought that mic after a review I have read on a very reputable magazine. I was looking for a low cost tube mic.

I have been using it a lot since I bought it, it became my go to mic. You can't go wrong with it with vocals, acoustic guitars. I have used it with great success on strings and woodwinds. I mostly use it at the same time with ribbon mic, but that's a matter of preference. It's always the "main" mic in multimic situations.
It has a very nice case, and the spider provided will do it's job very nicely. Many people claim that if you replace the tube with an expensive one it's even better. I may do that in the future, but the mic is wonderful as is.

All in all, you can make your music sound much more "expensive" with so little money. You will not take much more from a mic even if you spend five times the money on a more expensive one. It's not just good for the money, it's great.
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Best mic at this price range
JCS84 14.11.2017
I bought this for my wife, mostly for recording vocals. She's very happy with this mic: the sound is warm and crisp, with a very pleasing, lifelike, professional quality.
In order to choose this model, she listened to many demos and did a blind sound test with the top three candidates. She's very satisfied with her choice and can't believe it was so inexpensive.
The mic as well as the shock mount included in the set are built sturdily, moreso than expected. The case is also nice and sturdy, but somewhat large and heavy. Her only complaint is the bulkiness of the power supply, which once packed adds to the overall weight in the already oversized carrying case. This might not be an issue for larger/stronger people.
We can easily recommend this mic for a basic home studio setup.
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Could be better
Vall Rade 27.07.2021
I like the sound of the Microphone, but my one has some ugly high pitch noise on the backround which is annoying. Thomann tried to solve the problem, they replaced the tube inside the preamp, but I still have that noise. Got full refund from Thomann.
When it comes to the sound, it's a nice warm tube sound, easy to eq and compress, sounds very natural as well. Key thing is to replace the cheap chinese tube for a proper one. Also comes with a very nice case.
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Great mic
JCBurnett 16.08.2017
Using this mic in the studio for basically anything. The sound is crisp and clear. Great tube tone. The top end is very nice.
You can make great use of the different polar patterns as well as fine tune with the in-between positions.
Build quality is very nice, heavy and sturdy. With proper care and professional usage I think this mic can last for a long time.
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Great product
Mister Ps 04.09.2021
Sound is good and crisp. With sovtek tube it sounds really good. The only thing thats not so good is the shock mount. It has sharp edges where you cant cut yourself. But in overall it's all worth the price
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Great natural sound with that little extra tube warmth
Johan F. 23.01.2015
This is a great mic for capturing a natural sound and get that little bit of tube warmth. I've used it on guitar amps, vocals, guitar. My original idea was to swap the tube for some vintage NOS, but I didn't come that far as it sounds very good as it is. It is very similar in sound (and specs) to e.g. the Apex 460 which a lot of people celebrate... at the time I bought this I actually had one of these to compare with and I found them to be nearly identical. The different polar patterns is nice to have. Came with good shock mount and a nice case as well. Definitely a keeper.
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Sweet tube Mic!
JonathanKoh 13.06.2018
Wanted another T-Bone tube mic..and i'm glad I got this mic. I find the SCT2000 has a sweetness to it especially when it comes to recording acoustic guitars. Its probably because of the higher high frequency response. It is also very usable for vocals. Both SCT 800 and the SCT 2000 have different characteristics. Hoping to have years of joy working with this mic :)
My review for the mic is @ https://youtu.be/d_-AP6a1PSQ
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