Online pro audio sales forum?

October 31, 2009 11:21 PM

Where do pro broadcast audio professionals buy and sell their gear? I'm looking for a specific portable recorder (Sound Devices 788t) and would like to know if there's a board or online community for people in the industry to buy and sell gear.
posted by Joseph Gurl to Technology (7 answers total)

Try the usenet group rec.audio.motion.picture.sound
posted by meadowlark lime at 11:29 PM on October 31, 2009

audiogon.com is a good auction site that deals mostly in hi-fi equipment, but I have seen such gear for sale there before.
posted by koeselitz at 12:12 AM on November 1, 2009

Best answer: The Taperssection forums seems to be exactly what you're looking for. There's a market-place board for members, as well as peer-reviews of experiences with dealers not to mention the gear.
posted by dirm at 1:38 AM on November 1, 2009

Best answer: Gearslutz is a bit more studio-based, but quite vibrant. You have to register to see the second-hand goods sections.
posted by Magnakai at 3:44 AM on November 1, 2009

The above are all good places to look, and most of the good pro suppliers have consignment/used sections, so check out their sites as well.

A couple links:
Trew Audio
Coffey Sound

That being said, It's not too common to see a 788t on the used market, and when you do, you're not saving any money. SD gear holds it's value remarkably well.
posted by jjb at 8:44 AM on November 1, 2009

Response by poster: Yeah, I know jjb, just trying to keep an eye out. I'll probably buy new, but it's a little difficult since I'm not in the US & duties where I am are very high.

Thanks for the great links, you guys!
posted by Joseph Gurl at 4:50 PM on November 1, 2009

Response by poster: Update: Went to Hong Kong and bought one at a good price. The message boards above, though, have been very helpful for me, so thanks!
posted by Joseph Gurl at 4:32 AM on March 19, 2010 [1 favorite]