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anyone else experiencing crazy inconsistencies in the quality of new equipment lately? I'm not talking about expecting top-tier performance from budget options, but more like, I bought two identical USB microphones within a week of each other, from the same well-known brand. One works flawlessly, the other has a persistent hum that no amount of troubleshooting seems to fix.
It's not just audio gear either. I've noticed it with other electronics too, like phone chargers that either last for years or die within a month for seemingly no reason. It feels like quality control is becoming a lottery, and your rolling the dice every time you make a purchase.
is this just my bad luck, or is it a wider trend? Are manufacturers cutting corners to meet demand, or is it just becoming harder to maintain consistent standards across complex production processes? What steps do you guys take to mitigate the risk of getting a dud piece of equipment? I'm starting to research return policies more than product specs.