Studio Projects TB1 Cardioid Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone

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Studio Projects TB1 Cardioid Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone Specifications

  • Operating Principle

    Pressure Gradient

  • Transducer

    Condenser

  • Type

    1" large 3 micron diaphragm vacum tube

  • Tube

    Yes

  • Polar Pattern

    Cardioid

  • Frequency Range

    20Hz to 20kHz

  • Signal to Noise Ratio

    78dB

  • Equivalent Noise Level

    16dB A-Weighted

  • Maximum SPL

    128dB SPL 1%

  • Output Impedance

    <250Ohms

  • Load Impedance

    >1000Ohms

  • Sensitivity

    27mV/Pa (-32dB re 0dB=1V/Pa)

  • Operating Current Consumption

    1.0 mA

  • Operating Voltage

    200 V

  • Connector

    Gold-plated 7-pin XLR

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About Studio Projects TB1 Cardioid Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone

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

What's in the box:

  • Studio Projects TB1 Cardioid Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone
  • Shockmount
  • 7 Pin Interface Cable
  • Variable Pattern Control Power Supply
  • Aluminum Carrying Case
  • Studio Projects 1 Year Limited Warranty