Manley Gold Reference Stereo Microphone

A stereo recording mic with an all tube design and natural acoustic
smoothness.




The Manley Gold Reference Multi-Pattern Microphone gives
you truly accurate musical recordings. The Gold Reference Studio Mics employ
Manley's own design of large capsules (1.25 inch overall, 1 inch diaphragm
diameter), which are executed to precise tolerances made possible by modern
micro-milling machinery available today. The capsule rings and back-plates are
milled from solid brass. The gold diaphragm film comes from Germany and is
tensioned using proprietary techniques by David Josephson ensuring
capsule-to-capsule constancy, combined with the speed, "air", and superb
ultra-high frequency response you have only dreamt about.

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 ˜ 60Hz




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