Manley Labs Gold Reference Microphone

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and is tensioned using proprietary techniques by David Josephson ensuring capsule to capsule constancy, combined with the speed, air, and superb ultra high frequency response you have only dreamt about. The all tube electronics in the Reference Series Microphones are built around two triodes in cascade forming an entire gain block. Manley has recently switched to a dual triode 12AX7WA, easily obtainable and replaceable, mounted in a ceramic socket. The output is coupled through a MANLEY output transformer of unparalleled quality and substantial physical size employing nickel laminations with hum bucking bi filar windings, encased in mu metal. The polar pattern control is continuously variable between the OMNI, CARDIOID, and FIGURE 8 positions vastly increasing this mics versatility. The Gold Mics make it possible to exactly tailor the proximity effect to achieve the desired character. Manley has chosen a very open weave stainless steel grille for the capsule window which allows all the highs to reach the capsule unimpaired letting the engineer choose if, when, and how much pop screen is appropriate. As a result, the Reference Gold reaches to the furthest extremes of highs and lows with gorgeous natural acoustic smoothness. Some engineers feel it sometimes hears more than they do! The base of the microphone holds a locking 3 pin gold XLR connector for the audio signal output to allow you to use whatever audio cable you prefer as exotic as you wish. A detachable t
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