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We build microphones to order. Turnaround time depends on demand. Normally, we can build microphones within three business days of the order.

Product Availability Updates

2024-04-09	We launched the new CM1800 microphone mod kit.
2024-04-05	A few more microphone flight cases have been added to the closeout listing.
2024-04-04	We have restocked Rycote USM shockmounts.
2024-03-30	we are introducing a new, better clamp for tube mic shockmounts.
2024-02-15	Swivel mounts are back in stock.
2023-12-11	The temporary backorder on RK-87 capsules has ended.
2023-12-06	We added two new custom powdercoat color options for our large-diaphragm microphone kits (S-series and T-series).
2023-12-04	We have added Apex 460 style tube mic grills to our collection of microphone headbaskets.
2023-11-21	RK-12 capsules (singles and matched pairs) are back in stock.
2023-11-17	We now sell our favorite solder wick.
2023-11-10	Cardioid SDC capsules (and pairs) are back in stock.
2023-10-23	Due to repeated customer requests, we are now offering XLR5 Y-cables for sale (for 30% less than Neumann's AC-20).
2023-10-20	The special K47 capsule for our 990XF circuit is back in stock.
2023-10-13	We found a cache of transformer cans for tube mics.
2023-10-10	SDC Cardioid capsules and pairs, and RK-12 capsules are backordered for 2-3 weeks.
2023-08-25	Warehouse cleanout sale: various microphone cases
2023-08-21	We now offer 2 variants of the VPS1 power supply upgrade, to more easily fit Shanghai-made power supplies (e.g. Avantone CV-12).
2023-08-12	Summer sale! Save $50 on LDC circuit/capsule bundles.
2023-08-11	We have a limited supply of cosmetically imperfect Black Chrome grilles for MXL 770 / 990 / MicParts S3 mics.
2023-06-05	We have a very few Multitrack Microphones available to order.
2023-06-03	The long-awaited multitrack circuit kit is back in stock.
2023-05-14	The V-251 DIY kit and V-251 microphone are back in stock, in limited quantities.
2023-02-27	We are launching a kick/snare mic bundle, with introductory pricing.
2022-12-11	We have a limited number of cosmetically imperfect S-25 kits on sale for $30 off.
2022-12-09	The "rat rod" custom finish option is back in stock.
2022-11-11	The popular silver powdercoat option for the 12-251 and V-47 tube microphone kits is available for a limited time.
2022-10-22	Two custom color mic body upgrades had been inadvertently marked as out of stock. We have a few of each still available: "rat rod" and neon yellow.
2022-09-27	Rycote USM-VB shockmounts are back in stock.
2022-09-26	The Carson bench-top magnifier is back in stock.
2022-08-29	Black chrome grilles for MXL 770/990 are back in stock.
2022-08-01	The 12-251 and V-47 kits are back in stock. The V-12 and V-47 microphones are back in stock.
2022-07-27	We are selling our few remaining NOS 6072 tubes.
2022-07-19	We have made our heavy-duty swivel mount available for purchase. Two models fit dozens of condenser mic body styles.
2022-07-18	Our popular M49 style grille for the MXL 990 and MXL 770 is back in stock.
2022-06-10	We are re-introducing the Roswell Pro Audio "Cutaway™" shockmount for MicParts LDC microphones.
2022-06-08	We have a limited supply of "Vintage Cream" metalwork for our V-251 microphone and DIY tube microphone kit.
2022-05-25	Rycote shockmounts are back in stock.
2022-05-23	RK-87s (singles and matched pairs) are back in stock.
2022-04-26	SDC Pairs are available again (kits and/or mics). Here's the transformerless one. Here's the SDC-84 (KM84 style).
2022-04-14	RK-12 and RK-87 capsules are available again.
2022-04-06	We've just launched an adapted version of our AT2035 mod kit for the Audio-Technica AT3035.
2022-04-04	Rycote shockmounts are back in stock.
2022-03-31	C12 style chrome grilles are back in stock.
2022-03-17	We now have a circuit upgrade kit for the Audio-Technica AT2035.
2022-03-02	Our custom MP6.5 transformer is finally available again. See the T-47, T-67, T-12 mic kits, and the T-84 circuit kit. We have launched the Platinum edition of the T-47 microphone.
2022-02-22	We have new powdercoat colors in stock!
2022-02-21	We have an extraordinarily limited number of 'vintage cream' V-251 mic bodies in stock -- one DIY kit, two mics (standard or platinum). We do not expect to have more of this color until July.
2022-02-18	The V-251 Microphone Kit is back in stock. Metallic blue mic body upgrades for the S- and T-series mics are back in stock.
2022-02-17	We have introduced a dedicated tom/hi-hat mic, the S-25 TT.
2022-02-01	We now offer a Platinum edition of the S-87 microphone, featuring a circuit upgraded with custom-made and rare/NOS parts, and a heavier brass body.
2022-01-20	The Platinum transformer version of the T-67 kit is temporarily available. We have a limited number of Platinum-transformer T-12 kits available also.
2022-01-19	We are now accepting orders for the T-67 Microphone, both standard edition and a new Platinum edition.
2022-01-17	Rycote USM-L are back in stock.
2022-01-10	The MP6.5 transformer is temporarily back in stock. It is available within the T-12, T-47, and T-67 microphone kits. Backordered V-47 and 12-251 kits (which were waiting for transformers) will ship this week.
2021-12-07	Rycote USM-L are back in stock.
2021-12-02	The long-backordered MP6.5 transformer is momentarily back in stock. The limited available quantity is reserved for T-series and SDC-84 mic kits. A larger production run in January will find its way into the T-84 circuit kit.
2021-12-01	We are introducing a new microphone kit, called the T-67.
2021-11-23	Hypercardioid SDC capsules are available.
2021-11-15	RK-47 capsules (and all mics/kits that use it) are backordered, due to supply chain issues. We expect to resolve this by mid-December.
2021-10-01	A limited number of RK-12 capsules are available.
2021-09-27	Rycote USM-VB are available.
2021-08-23	The 990XF / RK-67C bundle is back in stock.
2021-08-18	We have introduced a new badged black mic body for the large-diaphragm T- and S-series mic kits.
2021-08-01	Rycote USM-L are in stock. Inexpensive XLR7 cables (for tube mics) are once again available, and on sale.
2021-07-06	The S3 kits are back in stock. Click for S3-87 , S3-47 , S3-12.
2021-06-27	We have a limited stock of Gotham GAC7 remnant cables available.
2021-06-25	RK-87 capsules and the S-87 microphone kit are in stock for immediate shipment.
2021-06-17	We have just introduced a new upgrade kit for the MXL 990. Click for more info on the 990XF circuit kit.
2021-06-07	C12 style grilles are back in stock. These fit the MicParts V-251, Apex 460, Carvin CTM100, Avantone CV-12, Apex 435 CAD GXL2400, and more.
2021-05-31	We have just launched our new Telefunken Bridge Rectifier kit. We also just introduced the S3-47 LC and S3-12 LC multipattern microphone kits.
2021-05-28	The 12-251 tube microphone kit is once again available in our custom silver powdercoated finish. The V-47 is also now available in silver.
2021-05-25	Metallic Gray and Metallic Blue powdercoat mic bodies for large-diaphragm Cardioid FET mics are back in stock.
2021-05-12	Custom powdercoat options are becoming available again. We've just added the "vintage cream" V-251, and the "rat rod" FET mic body. Quantities are limited.
2021-05-08	More Rycote USM-VB have arrived.
2021-04-26	The SDC-84 microphone kit has been upgraded; we've found new filter capacitors that we prefer, and the output capacitor is now a box film style rather than electrolytic. Assembly is easier too due to a reworked PCB.
2021-04-19	The MXL 990 circuit kit has been updated with a new PCB, a few component upgrades, and a minor topology upgrade to the DC oscillator. The documentation has been rewritten and improved.
2021-04-10	Rycote USM-L mounts (and a very few USM-VB) are back in stock for the moment.
2021-03-15	Selected low-noise EHX 6072 tubes are back in stock.
2021-02-22	We have a very few LDC mic bodies in our custom Matte Green powdercoat finish available.
2021-02-05	We have received a VAT number from HMRC, and are able to resume shipping to UK citizens.
2021-02-01	We've introduced a new black body with chrome grille for the S-25 and T-25 kits.
2021-01-22	The newly revised SDC-84 Snare Mic kit is now shipping. This kit has an updated PCB that is easier to build, and incorporates upgrades to numerous components.
2021-01-08	Hypercardioid SDC capsules, and matched Cardioid SDC capsule pairs, are back in stock. See the SDC Capsules page.
2020-12-28	Two custom powdercoat colors for our S- and T-series LDC kits and microphones are back in stock: rat rod and metallic gold. (Metallic gray is sold out for the forseeable future.)
2020-12-26	The Rycote USM-L shockmount is back in stock.
2020-12-16	We have just introduced Platinum editions of the MP-47 microphone and VPS1 power supply.
2020-12-14	The 12-251 tube mic kit is in stock (in limited quantities). The V-47 tube mic kit is in stock (in limited quantities).
2020-12-10	The T-25 is in stock and available for immediate shipping. The S-25 is in stock and available for immediate shipping.
2020-11-08	I've posted the first two livestreamed DIY mic builds on the video tutorials page.
2020-11-01	Hypercardioid SDC capsules (singles and matched pairs) are sold out. Hypercardioid SDC and SDC-84 microphone kits are sold out. We expect to make more HC capsules before the end of the year.
2020-10-15	Rycote USM-VB shockmounts (for 60mm mic bodies, such as the MXL 990 and MXL 920) are back in stock.
2020-10-01	S-25 and T-25 kits are sold out. We will have more of these by November 20.
2020-08-18	We just introduced a new powdercoat color for our S- and T-series FET microphone kits: "Rat Rod."
2020-08-16	Cardioid SDC capsules and matched Cardioid SDC capsule pairs are in stock.
2020-08-12	Cardioid SDC microphone kits and Cardioid SDC-84 microphone kits will begin shipping later this week.
2020-07-31	The M49 style grille for the MXL 990 and MXL 770 is back in stock. We are also introducing a new finish option, Black Chrome. Black V-251 and V47 LE tube microphone kits are backordered until November 1.
2020-06-24	We have a few matte green FET mic bodies in stock (with a larger supply coming in 2 weeks). Just in: the new Sterling ST77 circuit mod kit. Rycote USM-L are back in stock.
2020-06-18	Matched SDC Cardioid capsules are backordered until August 15. This means that Matched Cardioid SDC and SDC-84 microphone kits are backordered also.
2020-06-16	The Audio-Technica AT2020 upgrade kit is back in stock. We are introducing a new powdercoat color, Metallic Copper. This color is an option for all 50mm large-diaphragm FET microphone kits (S-87, T-12, etc).
2020-06-15	The MXL 3000 circuit mod kit is back in stock (although perhaps only briefly, as we received only a few boards from the recent order). More are in production. The Metallic Gray color option for 50mm large-diaphragm FET mics is back in stock.
2020-06-14	Our M49 style grilles for the MXL 990 and MXL 770 will sell out in the next day or two. The next production run should be ready in 45 days.
2020-06-10	We've reduced our shipping rates for UPS Expedited to Canada.
2020-06-05	Hypercardioid SDC capsules are nearly sold out, which means the SDC-84 "Snare Mic" kit is nearly sold out too. The next production run of capsules is scheduled to be done in about 45 days. Rycote USM-VB mounts are back in stock.
2020-06-02	Metallic gray mic bodies for S- and T-series large-diaphragm kits are backordered through June 20. AT2020 circuit kits are low, but will be restocked by July 1.
2020-06-01	MXL 3000 circuit kits are backordered through June 20. We've launched the new and improved transformerless SDC microphone kit. We posted a discount coupon code on cosmetic blemish S3-87 and S3-47 kits.
2020-05-31	We announced the "Platinum" version of our Studio Projects C1/C3 Mic Mod Service.
2020-05-29	We launched the MXL 3000 circuit mod kit. We launched the new and improved SDC-84 microphone kit.
2020-05-14	We launched the new and improved SDC-84 Snare Mic kit (with a new demo video).

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