Tonelux JC37
Tube Condenser Microphone
Microphone$2,500Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Tube Condenser Microphone
- Topology
- Tube, transformer output
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- Mono
- Form factor
- Handheld/mounted studio mic with external PSU
- Powered
- Yes (Tonelux Universal Microphone Power Supply included, adjustable B+ and heater voltage; supports 2 mics for stereo use)
- Frequency response
- 30 Hz - 20 kHz
- Max SPL
- 140 dB
- Sensitivity
- 2 mV/Pa
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid
- Impedance (Ω)
- 200
Details
Controls: None (no pattern, frequency response, impedance, or level selectors by design)
I/O: 3-meter integrated cable to external power supply unit
Notable use: Designed by engineer/producer Joe Chiccarelli to emulate the utility and sonic character of vintage Sony C37a microphones
Notes: 37mm single-diaphragm transducer, JAN-GE5654W tube. Signal-to-noise ratio 68dB (not in schema, listed here for reference only). Single mic + PSU package. Price basis: MSRP as listed on product page.