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Pressure Gradient
Condenser
1" large 3 micron diaphragm vacum tube
Yes
Cardioid
20Hz to 20kHz
78dB
16dB A-Weighted
128dB SPL 1%
<250Ohms
>1000Ohms
27mV/Pa (-32dB re 0dB=1V/Pa)
1.0 mA
200 V
Gold-plated 7-pin XLR



The TB1 is a vacuum tube (valve) microphone incorporating the philosophy that the best microphones use high quality, yet minimal components, along with hand selected tubes. Using the finest available materials to build the best possible capsule, the Studio Projects TB1 achieves this philosophy and more. Valve microphones have long been appreciated by studio engineers for their warm yet natural sound. The Studio Projects TB1 provides audiophile sound engineers with the classic vacuum tube design combined with today's better quality components.
Pressure-Gradient Transducer, 1" 3 um mylar capsule
Cardioid Pattern
Transformer Output
6072 Dual Triode Tube
The circuit design of the TB1 uses as few components as necessary to prevent added noise and coloration. A special hand selected 6072 "dual triode" vacuum tube is used to ensure consistency. The TB1 is powered by a dedicated AC power supply (DJ8). The TB1 provides the warm transparent sound associated with an expensive quality vacuum tube preamplifier. This perceived sound characteristic has been very popular and sought after for vocals and instrumentation soloists. There is no better value on today's market at any price and the TB1 is so affordable, every professional and project studio can afford one or a pair for stereo recording or more.
Applications
A superb vocal microphone with warm transparent character
Great for overhead choirs, strings, pianos & percussion
Great for production, broadcast and voice over work
Perfect for the professional and home project studio
A quality vocal mic suitable for all vocal styles