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Golden Age Project FC 1 MK II F.E.T. Condenser Microphone

BH #GOFC1MK2 • MFR #FC 1 MK2
Golden Age Project FC 1 MK II F.E.T. Condenser Microphone
Key Features
  • Affordable Studio Condenser
  • Discrete, Class-A Electronics
  • Fat, Transformer-Based Low-End Response
  • Well-Suited for Instruments and Voices
The FC 1 MK II F.E.T. Condenser Microphone from Golden Age Project features a large-diaphragm condenser design housed in a durable brass body. It offers a fixed cardioid pattern and an internally switched 100 Hz high-pass filter. There is a wide frequency response and a large dynamic range for versatility, enabling use of the microphone in studio, stage, and broadcast recording applications. The mic has a sweet-sounding top end, and its high SPL capabilities allow it to cleanly capture loud sources. Its output transformer is adept at handling bass and provides the mic with a fat-sounding bottom end. The FC 1 MK II can be used with vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, other fretted instruments, and as a drum overhead or room mic. The package includes a spider-style shock mount.
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Golden Age Project FC 1 MK2 Overview

The FC 1 MK II F.E.T. Condenser Microphone from Golden Age Project features a large-diaphragm condenser design housed in a durable brass body. It offers a fixed cardioid pattern and an internally switched 100 Hz high-pass filter. There is a wide frequency response and a large dynamic range for versatility, enabling use of the microphone in studio, stage, and broadcast recording applications. The mic has a sweet-sounding top end, and its high SPL capabilities allow it to cleanly capture loud sources. Its output transformer is adept at handling bass and provides the mic with a fat-sounding bottom end. The FC 1 MK II can be used with vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, other fretted instruments, and as a drum overhead or room mic. The package includes a spider-style shock mount.

True condenser mic with 26mm, 6um gold-sputtered, low-distortion capsule
Capsule mounted on an effective internal shock mount
Contains a low-noise F.E.T. as a first amplifying device
Discrete, Class-A electronics with a vintage-style equalizer and a transformer-balanced output stage
Cardioid polar pattern
Internal switch for a 100 Hz high-pass filter
Durable brass body
Spider-style shock mount included
Gold-plated XLR connector
Requires 48V of phantom power

Golden Age Project FC 1 MK2 Specs

Key Specs
Element Type
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
130 dB SPL
Microphone
Operating Principle
Pressure Gradient
Element Type
Condenser
Diaphragm
1.02" / 26.0 mm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Performance
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
130 dB SPL
Impedance
250 Ohms
Load Impedance
1000 Ohms
Sensitivity
-36.5 dB at 1 kHz
Equivalent Noise Level
17 dB A-Weighted
THD
0.5%
Power
Operating Voltage
48 V
Operating Current Consumption
3.0 mA
Physical
Dimensions
ø: 1.97 x L: 7.48" / ø: 50 x L: 190 mm
Weight
16.58 oz / 470 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.8 x 4.4 x 3.6"

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