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The M1 is a new tube microphone. A whole new circuit design inspired by the vintage greats. Designed by Andrew Myburgh, Andreas Grosser and Eckehard Dux.
Capsule & Tube
The M1 incorporates a German made Mylar M7 capsule manufactured by Siegfried Thiersch and a Russian military grade long life tube.
Amplifier & Transformers
The M1’s amplifier has an incredible linear frequency response with minimal cut off below 30Hz or over 20kHz. With two custom built transformers; one in the mic and another in the power supply, the amplifier design, combined with the German made capsule and the new capsule headbasket design give the M1 its unique sound.
Noise Floor, Output & SPL
The M1 also has a super low noise floor, a monster output and handles SPL like your favourite FET kick drum mic does. Variable polar patterns and true cardioid is a main feature.
Unprecedented Build Quality
Largely made of brass, the M1’s build quality is unprecedented. All metalwork is custom designed and manufactured. The mechanical lifespan of the M1 is intended to last far beyond the typical modern day microphone. Built to last a few lifetimes infact.
Benchmarking The Vintage Greats
Through our development phase we benchmarked extremely well maintained original U47 and U67 microphones. These microphones were also used for the recording of our comparison files.
- Circuit DesignOriginal all new circuit design
- Polar PatternVariable on detented potentiometer: Omni; Cardioid; Figure 8 plus 100% Cardioidselectableon PSU
- Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Pre-Amplification StageLinear 30 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity24mV/Pa
- Equivalent Noise Level15dBA
- Maximum SPL124 dB
- Capsule M7 Thiersch Mylar
- TubeRussian Military Grade Tube
- TransformersCustom specifications. M1 and PSU transformers by Pikatron
- CableMogami Neglex 3172 tube microphonecable 7m (23 ft)
- Connectors7 Pin = Binder and 3 pin XLR = Neutrik
- Output impedance200 Ω
- DimensionsM1 22.5cm (8.85”) / M1 + Swivel = 35.5cm (14”)
- WeightM1 = 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs) / M1 + Swivel = 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
- Shipping weight9 kg (20 lbs)
- PeripheralsCustom M1 box, Waterproof Case
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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