Static Microphone

Universal Audio Bock 167. Tube Condenser Microphone

ARTICLE N° 93087
  • Universal Audio
  • Tube condenser microphone
  • Polar pattern: continuously variable from omnidirectional to cardioid and figure-8
  • Frequency range: 10 Hz – 18 kHz, ±2 dB
  • Sensitivity: -29 dB (33 mV) ref. 1 V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
  • Max. SPL: : 118 dB SPL, 1% THD
  • Output impedance: 200 Ohm
  • Recommended load impedance: greater than 2K Ohm
  • Power requirements: 48 V DC, 0.5 mA typical
  • Class A FET circuitry
  • Large Cinemag output transformer for powerful bass and more low-end headroom
  • Fat mode for boosting low frequencies between 10 and 400 Hz
  • Low cut at 120 Hz
  • -10 dB pad
  • Connector: 6-pin male XLR (mic out), 3-pin male XLR (power out)
  • Handcrafted at the UA Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California
  • Comes with UA Bock 167 power supply, 100 V, 115 V (default) or 230 V operation in a premium cabinet
  • Dimensions: 228 mm length, 50 mm diameter
  • Net weight: 716 g
  • Gross weight: 5.4 kg
  • Double symmetrical K6 capsule and Lundahl transformer
  • Fat switch for Low End Boost between 10 Hz and 400 Hz
  • Switchable pad: 10 dB
  • Switchable high frequency contour: Cut (-1.5 dB at 5 kHz), Cut (-3 dB at 10 kHz), Flat, Boost (+2 dB at 10 kHz)
  • Max. SPL: 118 dB, 1% THD
  • NOS EF732 tube
  • Handcrafted at the UA Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California
  • Includes UA ??Bock 167 PSU True Linear power supply, elastic suspension and storage case
Capsule type
 Capacitor
Application
 Home / HiFi / Rec, Singing, Content creation, Speaking voice
Directivity
 Cardioid, Bidirectional (Figure-8), Omnidirectional, Multiple
Switchable pad
 Yes
Switchable Bass-Cut filter
 Yes
Acoustic pressure (dB)
 From 110 to 120
Lamp microphone
 Yes
Vintage look
 Yes
Shockmount included
 Yes
Complete set
 Yes
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
Connectors
 XLR male 3 pins
Frequency response
 10 Hz – 18 kHz
Frequency response, upper limit
 18 kHz
Frequency response, low limit
 10 Hz
Packaging
 Single unit
ATTENTION: do not forget to switch the power supply to 230 V before plugging it in (it is delivered by default on 115 V) to avoid any damage that would not be covered by the warranty.

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