The R1 Tube Active is a true embodiment of old-school vintage recording, combining three vintage elements:
A classic ribbon transducer.
Two transformers.
A tube buffer amplifier.
One might think that combining a ribbon, transformers, and a tube amplifying stage could make the signal too smooth?
It’s true that the sound of the R1 Tube Active is warm and fat, but the combination of the tube stage and the transformers generate overtones that makes the signal come alive!
If you’re into mics, if an instant no-need-to-mix good-sounding recording is your thing, if you are looking for a unique yet versatile mic… this is it!
Features
The natural and musical sound of a classic ribbon mic combined with the consistent sound-quality you get from active electronics
A low-noise 6J14 tube amplifier that isolates the ribbon and gain make-up transformer from the outside world, and gives you higher output than a normal ribbon mic
Ultra-realistic reproduction
Characteristic large-and-mellow ribbon sound quality with a very smooth top and an extended low end
Fast and life-like transient reproduction
Ultra-high SPL capability: 165 dB SPL (1% THD @ 1000 Hz)
Very high sensitivity for a ribbon microphone, similar to many condenser mics
The figure-8 polar pattern offers wide sweet spots both in the front and in the back of the microphone, and rejection on the sides
A 50mm long ribbon made of 2 microns thick aluminum foil
An internal shock mount for the ribbon and magnet assembly
A removable microphone cable and an aluminum flight case
Manufactured from the finest materials for great performance and long-term reliability
Can be used with any standard mixer or preamp, preferably with a balanced input
Specifications
Transducer: Ribbon
Polar Pattern: Figure-8
Frequency Range: 30 Hz to 18 kHz
Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB A-Weighted
Maximum SPL: 165 dB SPL
THD: < 1%
Impedance: 200 Ohms
Load Impedance: 1000 Ohms
Sensitivity: -40 dB at 1 kHz
Output Connectors: 1 x 3-Pin XLR
What's In The Box
R1 Active Tube Microphone with Built In Yoke Mount
Power Supply
Tube Microphone Cable
Power Cable
Padded Bag
Hard Case
