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Peluso Microphone Lab P-28

SDC hybrid tube/FET condenser — emulates AKG C 28 (1955, low end) and Neumann KM 54 (1954, high end)

Microphone

$1,528Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
SDC hybrid tube/FET condenser — emulates AKG C 28 (1955, low end) and Neumann KM 54 (1954, high end)
Topology
tube condenser (hybrid: FET input stage followed by sub-miniature triode tube amplifier)
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono
Form factor
Small-diaphragm pencil condenser microphone with external power supply
Connection
8-pin proprietary cable to MX-56 PSU; XLR balanced output from PSU
Powered
true
Drivers
18mm edge-terminated condenser capsule
Frequency response
20Hz-24kHz
Max SPL
141 dB
Sensitivity
11 mV/Pa
Polar pattern
cardioid (fixed, standard); omnidirectional available by special order with optional capsule
Impedance (Ω)
200
Country of manufacture
USA

Details

I/O: Mic body connects via 8-pin screw-on cable (20ft) to MX-56 external power supply; PSU outputs balanced XLR line signal

Notable use: Acoustic-guitar-focused artist demos referenced in site testimonials/YouTube playlist; specific artist names not listed on product page

Notes: Hybrid design: FET input stage feeding a sub-miniature triode tube amplifier — flagged as a judgment call whether to classify as 'tube condenser' vs 'condenser (FET)'; labeled tube condenser here since final gain stage is tube-based and it requires an external PSU (not phantom). NOS replacement tube note found separately: early units (serial <00600) used 6J1-B-Q tube. Requires MX-56 PSU. Price is USD MSRP.

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