Tube Microphones

The VM1 has a completely natural, modern sound with the highest resolution of sonic detail. Its transparent open character is tailored for vocal and instrumental recordings. The Valvet produces excellent recordings even under difficult acoustic conditions due to its directional characteristics, leaning slightly towards hyper-cardioid while maintaining a high level of back rejection. The VMA unites two basic sound characters in one. Through simple switching, you can select between the very natural transparent sound of the VM1 or the full character sound of the VMX. The VMX offers the full character sound of the VMA in a single microphone and yields highest detailed resolution with a silky top end.

The M 147 Tube is a vacuum tube condenser microphone with cardioid characteristic. At the heart of this microphone is the K 47 dual diaphragm capsule, inherited from this model's now legendary predecessors, the U 47 and the M 49. The M 149 Tube is a variable dual-diaphragm microphone. The K 49 capsule – well-known from the legendary U 47 and M 49 microphones – is complemented with a transformerless output circuit design. The M 150 Tube takes many of the features from the original M 50 and incorporates them in a very modern microphone. With low self noise, a Titanium membrane and capsule, and transformerless tube amplifier, the M 150 Tube is not a reissue but an entirely new microphone in its own right.

The Bottle is Blue's flagship recording tool, combining low noise and superb transient response integrated with a system of eight optional interchangeable capsules (the Bottle Caps). The Cactus amplifier design is a transformer-balanced single vacuum tube sub-miniature pentode in a triode mode, along with the highest quality hand-selected electronic components to insure low noise and minimal distortion.

The BOCK 251 uses a proprietary hand made German capsule, a proprietary hand wound multi sectioned audio transformer, a NOS tube in the mic amplifier, a hand built outboard power supply and a custom low capacitance audio cable. The 151 is a microphone designed to sound as close as possible to the flagship BOCK 251 up close but cost 30% less. The151 adds a unique "brite/normal" switch which delivers two sounds in one mic.

The M 990 exhibits high sensitivity and an excellent signal-to-noise ratio. It combines modern large diaphragm capsule technology with the typical warm full sound of tube microphones which is especially preferred by vocalists and soloists. The UM 900 is the first switchable pattern, valve condenser microphone which can be connected to industry standard 48 volt phantom powering using a normal 3-pin XLR microphone cable. The UM 92.1 S studio microphone features our classic M 7 capsule which is renowned for its sound quality. This pressure gradient transducer use two large diameter gold sputtered plastic membranes. The M 92.1 S vacuum tube-condenser microphone is suited or difficult radio play recordings as well as supporting microphone for orchestra recordings.

The Manley Gold Reference is a multi-pattern tube microphone designed to provide truly accurate musical recordings. The all-tube electronics are built around two triodes in cascade forming an entire gain-block. The Reference Cardioid Microphone shares the same electronic attributes as the Gold Reference Series but has a center-fixed cardioid-only capsule with a thicker gauge (6 micron) gold sputtered diaphragm. Manley also offers a Gold Reference Stereo Microphone.

Professional Series microphone systems are hand-built replicas of familiar classics. From the Ela M 251 to the U47 to and M12, each system is assembled in the USA and includes a wooden mic box, modern style power supply and one year warranty.

Wunder Audio offers several different models of large diaphragm condersers (LDC's). Their flagship model is the CM7. It comes with the original large-style U47 transformer that was used in the earlier U47's, including the legendary "Large Badge" U47. Other models include the CM12, using the larger Hiller T14/1 output transformer that was standard in the early C12, the CM7 GT, a more affordable version of the CM7, and the CM49/CM50, two microphones modeled after the Neumann M49 and M50. The CM49 Tube Microphone comes with the original AC701K tube and M7 capsule. The CM50 Tube Microphone comes with the original AC701K tube and Spherical capsule.

The Pearlman TM1 microphone uses a large diaphragm, 6 micron, gold sputtered capsule that sends the incoming signal to a New Old Stock WWII Vintage Telefunken metal tube (electrically identical, except for the heater voltage, to the very expensive Telefunken VF14 used in the famous Neumann U47).

Sony's C-800G Studio Tube Condenser Microphone is designed for the highest possible sound reproduction quality. It features a high-quality dual large diaphragm for true reproduction of vocal qualities, vacuum tube warm sound quality through a 6AU6 vacuum tube, a unique Peltier-based cooling system to achieve optimum tube operating temperature, and an electronically selectable pick-up pattern (Omni/Uni) for various recording applications. The C38B is a large diaphragm FET condenser microphone for recording instruments.

The MA-200 is a large diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone with a fixed cardioid pattern. It gives warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and instruments, with none of the shrillness and high frequency distortion artifacts that are often encountered with modern condenser microphones. The MA-100 is a small diaphragm, vacuum tube condenser microphone with interchangeable cardioid and omnidirectional capsules. The MA-100s ‘cathode follower’ design allows use on high SPL instruments such as drums and guitar amplifiers.

The GT60 Studio Tube condenser microphone featuresa l arge all brass capsule, a single p attern side address design, a 1.1" diameter 3-micron evaporated gold diaphragm, Class A tube electronics, a -10db attenuation pad, and 75Hz low frequency roll off switch. The MD1b Vacuum Tube condensor microphone is a re-release of the 1st Groove Tubes tube microphone.

The C 12 VR is an exact replica of the original C 12, from the cap-sule sound to the original 6072A vacuum tube. The only difference is that its self noise and some components were optimized to meet the current state of the art. Nine remotely selectable polar patterns, the large-diaphragm capsule, and an original 6072A vacuum tube provide the sound that the original C 12 is famous for.

The SA538 is a dual diaphragm vacuum tube condenser microphone. Nine (9) pick up patterns are switchable. It is delivered in a locking flight case, power supply, shock mount, and appropriate cables. The S600 is a front address vacuum tube condenser microphone. Delivered in sequentially numbered pairs with a lockable fight case, dual power supply, and two shock mounts and is extremely well suited for stereo recording. The SA538B is a condenser microphone that employs two large, ultra-thin, side terminated gold diaphragms and a vacuum tube head amplifier using a selected low noise tube, and output transformer.

The Type A vacuum tube microphone system is a unique solution for any recording need, combining low noise and superb transient response along with a choice of nine different interchangeable capsules.

Peluso offers a wide variety of tube microphones. The 22 47 LE tube microphone is inspired by and styled after the legendary "Neumann U-47", utilizing the German steel tube. The 22 251 microphone is inspired by and styled after the vintage "251". It has the additional feature of 9 polar patterns. The P 12 microphone is inspired by and styled after AKG's legendary vintage "C12". It has nine polar patterns. The P 28 pencil tube microphone has an extremely low noise floor for modern digital recording. Featuring a warm rich tone, capturing the low frequency detail and high frequency air of the classics.

Audio-Technica’s AT4060 cardioid vacuum tube condenser brings the warmth of vintage tube sound to every shade of the SPL spectrum. With a dynamic range that far exceeds that of other tube microphones, it as easily captures the subtlest nuances of vocal and instrumental performance as it handles guitar cabinets and other extreme SPL environments.

The Classic II is RDE's top-of-the-line studio condenser microphone. Featuring a custom spec 1" dual diaphragm capsule feeding a vintage twin triode (New old stock) GE JAN-6072 valve and custom Jensen output transformer. Classic warmth and richness on both vocals and acoustic instruments. The K2's sound quality combines modern high-end specifications with the character and subtleties of the legendary 50's mics. Infinitely variable control of the K2's polar patterns provides the freedom and flexibility to excel in any recording situation. The NTK is a Class-A tube microphone using the Australian designed and manufactured HF-2 capsule. The electronic circuitry complementing this very sensitive transducer includes a hand-selected twin-triode 6922 valve and audiophile grade components and lay-out.

The TB1 is a vacuum tube (valve) microphone incorporating high quality, yet minimal components, along with hand selected tubes. Valve microphones have long been appreciated by studio engineers for their warm yet natural sound. The Studio Projects TB1 provides audiophile sound engineers with the classic vacuum tube design combined with today's better quality components.

Pearl has introduced its new Tube Microphones - the CT40 and the DT40. The CT40 model uses a fixed cardioid capsule while the DT40 model offers a choice of five different polar patterns making this microphone ideal for many recording applications.

The TS-1 is a small diaphragm tube condenser microphone. Driven by newly designed vacuum tube electronics, the TS-1 provides a combination of sparkle and warmth without the overly bright sonic qualities of other leading pencil condensers. The TS-2 is a multi-pattern large diaphragm tube condenser microphone. It features newly designed vacuum tube electronics and a continuously variable pattern selector to provide a high level of versatility at an affordable price.

The Apex460 tube condenser microphone is designed for recording both critical vocals and instruments. The dual diaphragm multi-pattern design gives you nine different polar pattern settings to get the right microphone sound for every studio application.

The Trion 8000 is a multi-pattern condenser tube microphone with a transparent, airy, rich and silky sound. It employs an extra large diaphragm, RF pentode, iron core, and 120 volts of drive. Use all three polar patterns to define space and tone. The M9 is a cardioid condenser tube microphone. It uses a large-diaphragm capsule, transformerless technology, and the 12AX7 twin triode. Additional features include hi-pass filter and attenuator.

The Sputnik is a multi-pattern large diaphragm vacuum tube condenser microphone using a low-current/high-voltage 6205M vacuum tube and a 3-micron evaporated-gold Mylar diaphragm.

The MXL V69 is a large diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone. Its classic sound enhances vocal and instrument performances in professional and home studio environments. The extremely low noise level, wide dynamic range and warm sonic characteristics make the V69 a perfect complement to all analog and digital recording devices.