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Advanced Audio CM48T

Miniature tube condenser microphone

Microphone

$735Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
Miniature tube condenser microphone
Topology
tube condenser
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Form factor
Compact side-address studio microphone body with external power supply
Powered
true
Drivers
AK47 capsule, 6-micron gold-sputtered mylar, center-fed with brass surround; military-grade GE/JAN 5654W tube (7-pin pentode wired as triode); miniature BV8 transformer (6.5:1)
Frequency response
25Hz-20kHz ±3dB
Max SPL
138 dB (148 dB with -10dB pad)
Sensitivity
-32 dBu
Polar pattern
Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8 (3-pattern switchable)
Impedance (Ω)
<200

Details

Controls: 3-pattern selector, 120Hz high-pass filter, -10dB pad

I/O: 7-pin mic cable (25ft included) to dedicated external tube power supply (switchable 120V-220V); XLR output from PSU

Notes: Described as "a true miniature tube version combining the U48/U47 features" of vintage U47/U48 models from after 1958. Includes shock mount, travel case, 25ft 7-pin cable.

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