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Golden Age Project TC1 Tube Condenser Microphone

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Golden Age Project TC1 Tube Condenser Microphone
Key Features
  • Warm Tone via 6072/12AT7 Vacuum Tube
  • Discrete, Class-A Circuitry
  • 9 Polar Patterns
  • External Power Supply with Cable
The TC1 Tube Condenser Microphone from Golden Age Project is a multi-pattern tube condenser mic that was inspired by classic models. It offers warm sound and high-end features at a surprisingly low cost. The mic is equipped with a selected, low-noise 6072/12AT7 vacuum tube, and features discrete, Class-A electronics, vintage-style EQ, and a transformer-balanced output stage.
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Golden Age Project TC 1 Overview

The TC1 Tube Condenser Microphone from Golden Age Project is a multi-pattern tube condenser mic that was inspired by classic models. It offers warm sound and high-end features at a surprisingly low cost. The mic is equipped with a selected, low-noise 6072/12AT7 vacuum tube, and features discrete, Class-A electronics, vintage-style EQ, and a transformer-balanced output stage.

You can choose between cardioid, omni, figure-8, and six intermediate polar patterns, giving you a huge range of sound-pickup options. The TC1 also features a wide frequency response and a large dynamic range. All told, it's an incredibly versatile microphone, and can be used in a variety of applications in the studio, onstage, or for broadcast.

The TC1 is recommended for lead and background vocals, choirs, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and other fretted instruments. It also works great as a drum overhead or room mic, or in other situations where a vintage-sounding tube mic is called for.

An included external power supply provides juice for the TC1, and it houses the polar pattern selector. The mic also comes with a sturdy aluminum flight case and a power supply connection cable.

True condenser mic with 26mm/3 µm, gold-sputtered, low-distortion dual capsule
Mounted on an effective internal shockmount (included)
Equipped with a selected low-noise 6072/12AT7 vacuum tube
Discrete, Class-A tube electronics with vintage-style EQ and transformer-balanced output stage
Nine polar patterns including cardioid, omni, figure-8, and six intermediate stages, give you many ways to model the sound. The room pickup, proximity effect, and tonal response change with the different patterns
External switches for high-pass filter and pad
Heavy-duty brass body
External power supply with polar pattern selector

Golden Age Project TC 1 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Large Diaphragm / Tube
Polar Pattern
Cardioid / Figure-8 / Omnidirectional
Element Type
Condenser
Controls
Low Cut/HPF, Pad, Polar Pattern
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
140 dB
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power Sources
External PSU
Microphone
Microphone Type
Large Diaphragm / Tube
Polar Pattern
Cardioid / Figure-8 / Omnidirectional
Element Type
Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Diaphragm
1" / 26 mm
Orientation
Side Address
Controls
Low Cut/HPF, Pad, Polar Pattern
Pad
-10 dB
Filter & EQ
Low-Cut Filter: 100 Hz, 3 dB/Octave
Circuitry
Tube (12AT7/ECC82, 6072)
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
140 dB
Sensitivity
-36 dB (at 1 kHz)
Equivalent Noise Level
18 dB
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power
Power Sources
External PSU
Operating Voltage
AC Input
Physical
Color
Silver
Dimensions
ø: 2.05 x L: 7.6" / ø: 52 x L: 193 mm
Weight
1.1 lb / 0.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
12.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.1 x 12.6 x 6.4"

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