MANLEY LABS REFERENCE Silver | Dual-pattern Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Reference Silver 

Dual-Pattern Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

The Reference Silver Tube Microphone from Manley is a large diaphragm condenser offering a wide frequency response and accurate transient performance without coloration or any perceivable sonic signature. The rich tonal balance and classic, smooth character makes this switchable cardioid and omnidirectional mic very versatile and an excellent choice for recording guitars, pianos, drums, brass, and especially vocals.

The Reference Silver Tube Mic features a 1" evaporated gold diaphragm that is 5 microns thick and can withstand sound pressure levels up to 150 dB. The open-weave stainless-steel grille allows the capsule to capture signals with zero-loss acoustical transmission, which translates to less dampening of high-frequency content. Inside the mic, the fragile high-impedance signal from the capsule first hits an FET sitting underneath the 5670 vacuum tube's cathode, which then amplifies the signal into a more robust voltage that a hand-wound Manley IRON microphone output transformer sends out to your microphone preamplifier. Sonic character is on the rich and warm side and is stunning with female vocals and saxophones with a round character that is never sibilant or boxy.

The power supply is designed for vacuum tubes to deliver audio fidelity. All lines are regulated, all rails come out at super-low impedance, and there is a zero 50/60 Hz ripple component present in the chassis as the module runs at a much higher frequency, well above the audible range (10 Hz to 30 kHz, AMP to 60 kHz). Other features include: a precision suspension system mounted onto a rubber shockmount, a genuine leather capsule cover, and a rugged carrying case. The microphone is hand assembled in the USA.

• Condenser transducer based on vintage Sony C-37A capsule handmade in the USA by Josephson Audio
• Single-sided large-diaphragm capsule edge tensioned
• 5-micron evaporated gold diaphragm 1" diameter
• Dual-pattern cardioid or omnidirectional adjustable via vent on the backplate
• 5670 internal vacuum tube head amplifier
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 30 kHz, Amplifier to 60 kHz
• Constant current source for tube minimizes noise and tube selection
• Hand-wound nickel core Manley IRON output transformer
• Etched silver anodized aluminum body
• 2-triode gain block Lo-Z output amplifier

Specifications

• Sound Field
  • Mono
• Element Type
  • Condenser
• Diaphragm
  • 1" / 25.4 mm
• Polar Pattern
  • Cardioid / Omnidirectional
• Orientation
  • Side Address
• Circuitry
  • Tube
• High-Pass Filter
  • 55 Hz, 6 dB/Octave
• Filter & EQ
  • Low-Cut Filter: 55 Hz, 6 dB/Octave
• Controls
  • Polar Pattern, Low Cut/HPF
• Frequency Response
  • 10 Hz to 30 kHz
• Maximum SPL
  • 150 dB
• Sensitivity
  • 7 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level
  
  • 108 dB (A-Weighted)
• Analog Output
  • 1x XLR 3-Pin
• Power Sources
  • External PSU
• AC Input Power (PSU)
  • 90 to 250 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz 
• Color
  • Silver
• Dimensions
  • ø: 2 x L: 9.7" / ø: 50.8H: 246.4 mm
• Weight
  • 1.5 lb / 0.68 kg

In the Box

• Manley Labs Reference Silver Tube Microphone
• 90 to 250 VAC Power Supply
• 30' Power Cable (Mic to Power Supply)
• IEC Power Cable
• Suspension Shockmount
• Leather Capsule Protector
• Locking Carrying Case
• Limited 90-Day Warranty,
  • Extends to 5 Years with Registration