Tube Microphones
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Heritage Audio has brought back the sound of the ALTEC 436B and 436C with the Lang Silverr 47 Dual-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp and P.LANE Type 436 Vari-Mu Tube Compressor. Andrew is in his home studio to test these units out (with the help of Gabe), recording and mixing in mono for a more true-to-life experience.
0:00 - Coming Up
0:29 - Track - "Lang Groove"
1:43 - Silverr 47
5:00 - Isolated Sound Samples
6:36 - P.Lane & Compression
11:15 - Isolated Sound Samples
12:09 - Full Mix
12:22 - Who Are These For?
If you're looking to diversify your arsenal of microphones and have some extra cash handy, a tube microphone might be just what you need to add a flavorful alternative to some of your more neutral-sounding microphones.
What Is a Tube Microphone?
A tube mic is a type of condenser microphone, in that it uses internal amplification ("head amp") to raise the level of the signal coming from the capsule. And like any condenser mic, a tube mic also needs a preamp to boost the signal to line level for recording. However, unlike condenser microphones
In this modern age of digital convenience and computer-controlled audio production, the vintage sound of analog vacuum tubes remains highly sought after by musicians, recording engineers, and producers around the world. While many companies today recognize this fact and produce a seemingly endless array of clones of classic tube microphones, Lewitt has taken the rare path of bucking this trend and delivering brand new tube mic designs.
Aiming to marry the warmth and smoothness of vintage tube tech with the clarity and precision of modern mics
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