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Gold Reference Stereo Microphone
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A stereo recording mic with an all tube design and natural acoustic smoothness.
The stereo version of the Manley Gold Reference microphone is identical in every respect to the Mono Gold Reference but with two complete and carefully matched systems installed in one case with the upper capsule being fixed and the lower capsule being continuously rotatable through 90 for M-S and X-Y Blumlein-Style coincident pair recording technique. Each capsule has its own continuously variable pattern control and individual -10dB PAD switch.
The all-tube electronics in the Manley Reference Stereo Microphone is 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 mic's versatility. The Gold studio 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 studio mic reaches to the furthest extremes of highs and lows with gorgeous natural acoustic smoothness. Some engineers say it sometimes "hears" more than they do!
The base of the recording microphone holds a locking 5 pin gold XLR connector for the audio signal out enabling usage of your own preference of audio cable - as exotic as you wish. A low capacitance 5-pin XLR-F to two 3-Pin XLR-M "Y" cable is included for your convenience. A detachable threaded 4-pin connector for the 30 foot power supply cable carries the stringently filtered B+ and regulated heater voltages from the separate dedicated power supply. The microphone body is machined from brass providing excellent shielding properties, polished to a high lustre, then plated with 24 karat gold for an impressive finish, inspiring confidence in artists and producers.
Manley's precision suspension system is provided with each Reference Microphone (the capsule itself is mounted onto a neoprene-rubber shock-mount.) Because the entire working "guts" of the microphone may be removed for service in one piece from the housing, it is envisioned that the microphone need not be removed from the suspension. Manley also provides a very useful swivel of their own design with every Reference Microphone; its T-bar handle and locking clutch action require no tools to adjust. And no MANLEY microphone would be complete without a genuine leather capsule protector with soft velour lining which slips (and ties) onto the end of the microphone to protect the capsule when not in use.
Features
- All-Tube triode design: 2 x 12AX7EH Electro-Harmonix specially selected for lowest noise (MIC GRADE)
- -10 dB switchable pads for each channel
- Frequency response: 10Hz-30KHz
- Sensitivity: 17mV/Pa
- Noise typically -120dB EIN
- Max SPL: 150dB
- Weight: 3.25 Lbs.
- Custom transformerless internal preamp version also available to order
- Outboard Power Supply is factory set for 100V, 120V or 220-240VAC operation for original destination country's mains voltage.
- Operating Mains Voltage changeable with power transformer re-wiring via switch and fuse value change.
- Mains Voltage Frequency: 50 œ 60Hz
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.