Telefunken USA:
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. Website: Telefunken USALarge Diaphragm Condenser Microphones
Telefunken USA:
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. Website: Telefunken USA
Gefell (Microtech Gefell):
The M 990 exhibits high sensitivity and with that an excellent signal-to-noise ratio. It combines modern large diaphragm capsule technology with the typical warm full sound of tube microphones 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 the classic M 7 capsule which is renowned for its sound quality. This pressure gradient transducer uses two large diameter gold sputtered plastic membranes. The M 92.1 S exhibits high sensitivity and an excellent signal-to-noise ratio. lt has the typical warm full sound of tube microphones preferred by singers and soloists.Website: Microtech Gefell
Neumann:
The upper end of the Neumann large diaphragm condenser line (LDC's) includes such models as the M147 tube (a cardioid K47 capsule), the M149 tube (a variable dual-diaphragm K49 capsule) and the M150 tube (an ideal microphone for orchestral recording and string scoring using a transformerless tube amplifier). Their more affordable line of LDC's includes the TLM 103, TLM 127, TLM 170, TLM 193, TLM 67, and TLM 49. Other large diaphragm condensers include the legendary U87 Ai and U89 i.Website: Neumann
Wunder Audio:
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.Website: Wunder Audio
Brauner:
Tube models of Brauner microphones include the VM1 (a microphone that captures the spirit of the classic vintage tube microphones and at the same time, meets the high technical standards of today’s modern microphones.), the Valvet, the VMA and the VMX. FET LDC's include the Phantom V, the Phantom Classic, the Phanthera and the Phanthera V.Website: Brauner
Josephson Engineering:
Josephson Series Seven microphones provide expert users with unprecedented flexibility -- any pattern can be selected in mixdown, not just during the session. The C700S allows any number of patterns to be derived for any single-point stereo or surround pickup.Website: Josephson Engineering
Blue Microphones:
Blue Microphones offers a full line of LDC's, including their flagship model, the Bottle. The Bottle combines low noise and superb transient response integrated with a system of eight optional interchangeable capsules (the Bottle Caps). In an instant, these bayonet-mount capsules can be exchanged to provide different tonal characteristics and pickup patterns while the power supply remains on. Other models include the Cactus, the Kiwi, the Mouse, the Blueberry, the Dragonfly, and the Baby Bottle.Website: Blue Microphones
Pearlman Microphones:
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).Website: Pearlman Microphones
Bock Audio:
Bock Audio offers three models of LDC's. The flagship vintage 251 is "the" vocal sound people ask for, but the original (vintage) versions are 50+ years old and sound very different from one another. The 151 is a microphone designed to sound as close as possible to the flagship BOCK 251 up close but cost 30% less. The 195 is a custom built, hand made cardioid patterned, phantom powered, large diaphragm FET microphone. Website: Bock Audio
Manley Labs:
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.Website: Manley Labs
Sony:
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.Website: Sony Mics
AKG:
AKG offers the C12 VR, an exact replica of the original C 12, from the capsule 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. The C 414 B-XLS is a reference-quality microphone especially used for accurate, detailed pickup of any acoustic instrument. The C 414 B-XL II is a classic microphone with a distinctive timbre especially designed for recording of solo vocals and solo instruments.Website: AKG
Beyerdynamic:
The MC 840 is a compact large diaphragm studio microphone with a gold vaporised double diaphragm and five selectable polar patterns (omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-eight). The MC 834 condenser microphone features a extremely linear frequency curve and a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz. Due to its cardioid polar pattern it has a high gain-before-feedback.Website: Beyerdynamic Mics
Shure:
The KSM44 is a multiple pattern (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional), externally biased, dual large diaphragm condenser microphone with extremely low self-noise (7dB). The KSM32 is a single-diaphragm, side-address, cardioid condenser microphone for highly critical studio recording and live sound productions. The KSM27 is a large single-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone designed for studio use but rugged enough for live applications.Website: Shure
Mojave Audio:
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.
Website: Mojave Audio Mics
Charter Oak:
The CharterOak SA538 is a vacuum tube condenser microphones whose sonic integrity, extreme durability, overall design simplicity, and serviceability make it an attractive option to any of the condenser microphones of its type. 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 E700 is a dual diaphragm solid state condenser microphone which employs two 1.22" center terminated, gold sputtered, Mylar diaphragms and pure class A head amp electronics.Website: Charter Oak
Peluso Microphone Lab:
Peluso offers a wide variety of large condenser tube microphones. The 22 47 LE tube microphone is inspired by and styled after the legendary "Neumann U-47", utilizing the German steel tube ( Stahlröhren). 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.Website: Peluso Microphone Lab
DPA Microphones:
DPA Microphones offers three different series' of LDC's. The 4041 Series uses an omnidirectional pickup pattern and comes with either a tube preamplifier or a solid state preamp. The 4041 Series is also available in stereo matched pairs, known as the 3532 Series. The 3541 Series is a complete microphone kit for all kinds of high quality soloist recordings.Website: DPA Microphones
Pearl Microphones:
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. Other models include the CC 22, a condenser microphone for studio and live applications. The CO 22 uses the classic Pearl rectangular capsule configured in an omni-directional pattern.Website: Pearl Microphones
Groove Tubes:
The GT50 Studio FET condenser microphone features a 1.10-inch hand assemble and tested large diameter capsule with ultra thin 3-micron Gold evaporated diaphragm. The GT55 has the popular cardioid polar pattern and warm Class A FET electronics. 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 diaphram,
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.
Website: Groove Tubes Mics
Red Microphones:
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. The Type B is an affordable Class A discrete solid state mic with a foundation for interchangeable capsules. Website: Red Microphones
Audio Technica:
Audio Technica offers a full line of large condenser diaphragm (LDC's) microphones including the AT4033/CL, the AT4040, the AT4047/SV, the AT4050, and the AT4060. These are all large diaphragm, side address condensers. The 4060 is a vacuum tube design offering a vintage sound.Website: Audio Technica
Rode:
Rode offers three large diaphragm valve microphones with the Classic II, the K2, and the NTK. They also offer four large diaphragm solid state models with the NT2000, the NT2-A, the NT1000, and the NT1-A.Website: Rode Mics
Audix:
Audix offers the CX-112, a single pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone geared toward project studios, professional recording, and live stage performance. The SCX25 uses a patented capsule suspension system that is uniquely shock-mounted with an intricate machined brass ring. It delivers a pure, open air sound.Website: Audix
Studio Projects:
The B-Series microphones from Studio Projects is comprised of three models, the B1, the B3, and the TB1 (a vacuum tube design). Their C-Series offers the C1, C3, C4 (a small diaphragm model), the T3 (vacuum tube design), and the LSD2 (a stereo solid state mic). The CS-Series offers the CS1 and CS5. Website: Studio Projects
ADK:
ADK offers the Audiophile Series of LDC's. They were created for critical recording environments and fine acoustic sources.
An affordable alternative to the super-expensive European mics, the Audiophile Series ADK Microphones have many European sourced components and European Designs.
Website: ADK
Apex Electronics:
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.Website: Apex Electronics
M-Audio:
The Sputnik is a multi-pattern large diaphragm vacuum tube condenser microphone. The Solaris is a large-capsule multi-pattern condenser microphone. The Luna is a professional large-capsule condenser microphone.Website: M-Audio
Chameleon Labs:
The TS-2 is a multi-pattern large diaphragm tube condenser microphone designed for sonic clarity with rugged construction. It features newly designed vacuum tube electronics and a continuously variable pattern selector to provide a high level of versatility at an affordable price.
Website: Chameleon Labs
Octava USA:
The MK 219 is a fixed pattern, cardioid microphone featuring a large diaphragm capsule teamed with a low noise discreet preamplifier circuit. The MK 220 is a twin diaphragm, multi-pattern microphone developed from the Oktava MK-319. The MK-319 is a fixed-pattern, cardioid, large diaphragm mic intended for studio and broadcast usage. The MK-105 uses the MKL-5000 capsule but uses different head and body construction. It is designed for vocals, grand pianos, guitars and percussion.Website: Octava USA
SE Electronics:
The Z3300A is a versatile FET microphone and utilises a large 1.07” twin diaphragm, which gives the engineer a choice of three polar patterns, omni, cardioid and figure of eight. The Z5600a II has nine graded steps through omni, cardioid and figure of eight patterns, and a 10dB pad and bass cut. It can be used in a number of applications, from mic-ing a live drum kit, to overhead on a choir.
The ICIS shares the same large 1.07" gold-sputtered, edge mount diaphragm as the Z5600a, with a fixed cardioid pattern.
Website: SE Electronics
MXL:
MXL offers a huge line of LDC's, from single diaphragm FET's to dual diaphragm mics to vacuum tube design to stereo microphones. Website: MXL
CAD Microphones:
The Trion 8000 multi-pattern condenser tube microphone uses an extra large diaphragm, RF pentode, iron core, and 120 volts of drive. The Trion 6000 multi-pattern condenser microphone uses two externally-biased large diaphragms, field-effect detection and iron core drive. The Equitek e300 multi-pattern condenser microphone uses an externally-biased large-diaphragm capsule and high-power transformerless electronics to deliver vocal impact. The Equitek e100 supercardioid condenser microphone uses high-power transformerless electronics with point-source transduction for strength and precision. Good for drums and guitars. Website: CAD Microphones
Avant Electronics:
The CK-6
microphone uses
transformerless Discreet Class A FET circuitry that will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. The CK-7 is a multi-pattern version of the CK-6. The CK-33 is a stereo FET mic with dual cardioid capsules. The CK-40 is a stereo FET Mic with dual multi-pattern capsules. The CV-12 is a multi-pattern tube microphone, while the CV-28 is a tube Mic with three capsules.
Website: Avant Electronics
Joe Meek:
The JM37-DP is a high quality, large diaphragm condenser microphone with cardioid and omni patterns utilizing FET devices for both preamplifier and output stages,Website: Joe Meek.jpg)
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