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Forummaster
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 2:59 am: | 
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M60-03001 SuperStar Silver Salute Base Microphone
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Funtimebob
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 7:19 am: |
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I think Astatic just shot themselves in the foot. With all the money it costs for research and retooling they probably could have Replaced the machine that they said needed rebuilt to continue the Much better looking D-104. guess they must have thought the market was oversaturated with used ones and wanted a new product with a gimmic. |
Biged
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 6:49 pm: |
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I agree with you funtimebob. The Astatic is much better looking. I hope somebody will report the performance of the "silver stopsign" after they give it a whirl. It sure makes you wonder what these company's are thinking when they retire a superb product. It kinda reminds me of the Camaro. This is the last year Chevy is going to produce them. I simply dont understand it! You know they sell tons of them because you see them everywhere. Oh well, maybe both company's have something up there sleeve...Eddie |
bruce
| | Posted on Friday, June 14, 2002 - 9:02 pm: |
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the mike is 600 ohm dynamic ???? Well that makes sence since the old d-104 was crystal and very hi Z ... i like that a silver stop sign...on a stick. |
RCI2990
| | Posted on Saturday, June 15, 2002 - 8:26 am: |
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Goofy looking IMHO! Well you all know what that means nbow that astatic axed the D 104 line. CB retail shops will really jack up the prices of their used D 104! The other day i saw one of those "silver stopsigns" at a local shop and the guy wants well over 125.00 for one!!!! |
Funtimebob
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 3:22 am: |
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I just saw one on auction starting at $59.00
in the listing the person claimed it to be made by workman............ |
Orion
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 - 12:14 pm: |
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WOnder what it sounds like in a blind audio test. If it's the same as a D104, more power ot it. |
Astaticman
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 - 11:18 pm: |
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These mics are NOT made by by us. The machine that was used to make the bases for the D1o4 is old and broken and would be way to expensive to fix, A NEW one was quoted at over $1,000,000
We will continue to offer support. |
Tech808
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 - 12:49 am: |
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Astaticman,
Please Read the Review on them in the Subscriber Preview section.
At no time when writing the Review or in Copper ads have I, or Copper ever Stated or Implied that this product was made by Astatic.
As the Picture at the top of the page showes the name is:
SuperStar Silver Salute Desk Microphone
I hope this will help to clear thing's up.
Lon
Tech808
emailto:Tech808@copperelectronics.com |
Astaticman
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 - 10:13 pm: |
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OH Sorry my bad. I didnt read the post correctly. Keep looking to us for a new mic!! I think that everyone will be happy with it. I have to say tho that it WILL be an import but made to our standards. |
Barefoot
| | Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 12:25 pm: |
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If Astatic could put the 575-M6 in base style they would have a winner!! |
Highlander
| | Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2003 - 7:32 pm: |
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Barefoot---They did, it was called the Astatic 1104c. Discontinued with the others... |
Pancake
Junior Member
Username: Pancake
Post Number: 24
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 10:21 pm: |
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does anyone own one of the new silver stop signs?...if so how is it ?compared to a D-104? |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 1679
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 04, 2004 - 11:01 pm: |
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Pancake,
Go to the Subscriber (Preview) area on the Forum here and CLICK ON IT.
Then CLICK on Product Reviews
Then CLICK on SuperStar Silver Salute Desk Microphone.
This is a Review that myself and the 1st Sargant done on this Great Microphone.
It should help answer any question's that you may have.
Hope this help's.
Lon
Tech808 |
Yankee
Junior Member
Username: Yankee
Post Number: 29
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2004 - 9:58 pm: |
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Lon,
Have a question that's been on my mind since this new microphone came on the market. How does it stack up against the Silver Eagle and the rest of the D-104 line that has been the microphone of choice for as many years as I can remember?
Regards Yankee |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 1693
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2004 - 10:40 pm: |
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Well as far as stacking up it does that and More.
Read my Review and you will see some of the Major point's that I and the 1st Sargant like.
Don't get me wrong as the Astatic Desk Mic's were and are very good.
I have about every single Astatic model in my collection as well as two of the Final Edition Silver Eagles.
The Super Star Silver Salute incorporates Newer Technology and Newer Features.
It is a BIG Winner! 
And I really like the Smaller Size and New Looks.
It is smaller but just as heavy and not as easy to tip over with the New design of the base.
Lon
Tech808
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Parts_man
New member
Username: Parts_man
Post Number: 7
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 05, 2004 - 11:32 pm: |
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I use the Silver Salute. After I had it about three months I had to re-solder the mic plug, but it's now one of the best I've had.
All the reports I get are good and I really like the double keys. I would much rather push down on the switch than throttle the whole mic. |
Yankee
Junior Member
Username: Yankee
Post Number: 30
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 10:14 pm: |
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Lon,
While we're at it. Can this new microphone put out the same amount of good audio that the Astatic 10DA head can produce and still be loud and clear as the 10DA? I don't want to order one and find out after I receive it that it's no match for the Silver Eagle base and the 10DA head. BTW do you have an extra 10DA head in working order? I'm looking for one at a right price. Thank you, Yankee |
Yankee
Junior Member
Username: Yankee
Post Number: 31
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 10:26 pm: |
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Astaticman,
I don't think an import microphone is ever going to come anywhere near the standards that Astatic has been over the years, I'm 66 years old and have used Astatic D-104s of all sorts for 41 years. Regards, Yankee |
Alsworld
Advanced Member
Username: Alsworld
Post Number: 773
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 6:26 am: |
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I have not used the Silver Salute as of yet, but the looks are OK in my opinion. Tech808's writeup looks very positive.
I am a huge Astatic fan and swear by their microphones. I welcome any new product from this company, and mourn the loss of microphones discontinued. I am curious why the M575 was discontinued though? That seemed to be a high seller, although I am not privy to their sales information.
What do they (you) have in store for us Astaticman??? Base or mobile?
Alsworld |
Resistor
New member
Username: Resistor
Post Number: 2
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 6:32 am: |
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Received this Mic from copper yesterday... I must say I really like it. Sound is very natural which is great on ssb.. very LOUD too... Nice to buy something and know you got your money's worth. |
Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 3179
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 9:11 am: |
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Resistor,
VERY NICE SET OF METERS YOU HAVE THERE.
Glad to hear you like/enjoy the new Silver Salute Desk Mic.
Lon
Tech808  |
Resistor
New member
Username: Resistor
Post Number: 5
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 03, 2004 - 6:05 pm: |
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Hey Thnks 808
How's that for a good SWR match. Needle dosn't even move... Wish I could get my real meter to do that... hehe
Noticed your a Vet and Member of VFW too... Same here... Never a POW though, Rare for Navy People to get captured... 73's
Resistor™ /
CEF-366® / Marc |
Road_warrior
Junior Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 13
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 22, 2004 - 10:08 pm: |
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I have a Silver salute desk mic. I love that
thing! It definitely walks the walk & talks the talk. I recommend it highly... jim |
Road_warrior
Senior Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 1281
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 8:29 pm: |
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After using the Silver Salute for over a
year now. The side keyer fell off. Tab that
holds it on broke. Took tab off a junk
D-104 base mic. These tabs are much stronger
than the one they had on the Silver Salute.
I also found out that by putting a 500 ohm
mic element out of a SuperStar stock mic
into the Salute, it has a much better sound. |
