Manley Reference Gold Tube Microphone
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Capture sonic detail without tonal exaggeration
When fidelity is the goal, the Manley Reference Gold Mic is the solution. Its nimble CK12-style American-made capsule, open grille, and continually adjustable pickup pattern design allow it to hear deep into a room, capturing nuances and subtleties that other microphones miss.
The Reference Gold microphone is Manley's flagship microphone, first produced in 1990. Its very distinctive housing with impressive 24 karat gold-plated finish on a solid brass body confirms its quality and performance. It utilizes a custom-designed 1" diaphragm capsule, handmade in America by David Josephson and based upon a classic CK-12 capsule. The 5 micron gold film exhibits inherently stable characteristics over years (unlike thinner diaphragms) while still maintaining the speed, "air", and ultra-high frequency response for which this microphone is famous. Its precise nature and highly detailed response make this microphone very popular for strings, piano, orchestral work, and vocals.
Features
• Continuously variable polar patterns, ranging from omni through cardioid to figure of eight
• -10 dB Pad Switch
• 24 karat gold-plated finish on a solid brass body
• Dedicated multipin XLR cable provided to connect the PSU to Reference Gold mic
• Supplied with a separate power supply unit
Specifications
CAPSULE TYPE: Dual Edge Terminated Large Diaphragm Capacitor (Condenser)
POLAR PATTERNS: Continuously Variable (omni through cardioid through Figure of 8)
DIAPHRAGM SIZE: 1 Inch; 1.25 Inch Overall
DIAPHRAGM THICKNESS: 5 Micron; Gold Sputtered
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10Hz-30kHz, AMP to 60kHz
MAXIMUM INPUT SPL: 150 dB SPL at Capsule
SENSITIVITY: 19mV/Pa
AMPLIFIER TYPE: 2 Triode Gain Block Lo Z Output
ACTIVE COMPONENTS: (1) 12AX7 Dual Triode Vacuum Tube
OUTPUT TYPE : Transformer Coupled, Manley IRON® 7227
OUTPUT POLARITY: Balanced XLR, Pin 2 Hot, Pin 3 Low
AMPLIFIER DISTORTION: Less Than 0.05 % THD+N BW
22-22 kHz (1kOhm Load, 1kHz -40dBV Output)
AMPLIFIER NOISE: Typically - 101 dBV "A Weighted"
BODY: 24 Karat gold over machined brass
MIC WEIGHT: 2 lbs
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How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
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Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Gold Tube Microphone | 403835 |
