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Groove Tubes MD1b Tube (No Longer Available)Item ID: MD1BTLarge-diaphragm Cardioid Tube Condenser Mic with Shockmount and Case 
Sorry, the Groove Tubes MD1b Tube is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products. From Our Research Team:Vintage Groove Tubes Sound!No one knows tubes like Groove Tubes, and the stellar MD1b Tube - a reissue of their first tube mic - is living proof. The MD1b Tube is a classic cardioid vocal mic with a non-disk capsule design that imparts a vintage sound to your recordings. At the heart of the MD1b Tube's Class A tube electronics is a JAN spec GT6205M-USA tube. An auto load-compensating PSM power supply allows for extended cable runs exceeding 200 feet, for maximum studio flexibility.The coupling of Groove Tubes' largest condenser capsule and its ultra-thin 3 micron Gold evaporated Mylar diaphragm with the Groove Tubes legendary low noise GT6205M tube in a Class A triode circuit design provides warmth with detail, adding new depth to vocal or instrument recording. The Class A tube electronics are centered around a hand-selected low noise USA-made vacuum tube. The MD1b Tube is powered by an auto load-compensating PSM Power Supply for extended cable runs, and the included cable is a 25' custom multicore low-capacitance, low noise mic cable with Neutrik connectors. Groove Tubes MD1b Tube Features at a Glance:
Groove Tubes MD1B Tube - Vintage sound with modern upgrades! MD1b Tube Image Gallery
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ReviewsIf you are looking for a very good mic check this mic out first.
by Lucius Todd from Temple, Georgia
The groove tube microphone was the first microphone that used when I did my very first real recording, in a real studio I like the feel of groove tube mic. When I bought this mic I compared it to my ... read more [+]other mics and there is a big difference. With my other mic I have to do a lot of eq and bringing out a clear crisp sound on vocals. With this mic you will be blow away with the sound quality. Plus Sweetwater is having killer deals on these mics. close [-]
February 4, 2011 Music Background: Recording engineer, producer, artist this thing is bad...........
by c. locke from oklahoma city
everybody is sleeping on this mic,the sound is full, rich, and all that.i pluged it in an heard a lovely sound off the top,just right for me,and everyone who needs a tube.groovetube has always been on... read more [+]e of my favorites an this takes the throne.yall should get one asap close [-]
May 31, 2008 Music Background: recording engineer,artist,composer Great Vocal and Acoustic Guitar Mic
by Matt from Riverdale, UT USA
This is a great mic! I have a factory matched pair (I believe they still do those) and the mic is exceptional on acoustic guitar and many vocals. It's also done great on overheads and stereo cello.July 25, 2007 Music Background: Recording Engineer, Project Studio Owner The thing about is it's just a bit dirty - in the best possible way. Just a little larger than life, and a little shinier. There's a great top end that can be clear and bitey, but not harsh at all. The bottom end is a bit enhanced. It's just a mic that makes you say "Sweet!" I do wish they made it clearer which is front and which is back. Whenever I've had an intern set them up for the first time, they have it so the cool GT cutout is facing the performer. That is, unfortunately, backwards. The holes go in the front. The mic can also get a bit of grit on loud sources (like it's overdriving). I also have an original, larger Model 1 that the Model 1B was patterned after. GT did a great job with the Model 1B. It's a tube microphone that really exemplifies what a tube mic should sound like. Flavored. close [-] Sweetwater Advice
Carson McClainWhen looking for a tube mic several things come in to play such as price, quality, and brand recognition. Groove Tubes MD1B covers all of these bases. If this microphone was twice the price it would still be worth it. I sell a lot of Groove Tubes gear, and this is one of my favorite microphones from them. 
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