Value- and Performance-packed Soyuz SDC
Small-diaphragm FET condenser microphones are the secret weapons of top recording engineers. Their small capsules have lower mass than those of their large-diaphragm cousins and hence can move quicker. This makes them more responsive to the sonic nuances of instruments that generate very fast transients, such as acoustic guitars, cymbals and percussion, pianos, and many more. Although tube-powered SDCs have been made, the solid-state variants have dominated the pro audio market since the 1960s. The field-effect transistor (FET) suits the diminutive form factor of the typical “pencil mic,” and its speed complements the SDC’s natural abilities to capture the minute details of a performance. Handcrafted with premium components and a cutting-edge transformerless circuit, the Soyuz 011 FET leverages all the advantages this time-tested technology has to offer in an affordable microphone that punches way above its price point.
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Superior sound and durability for studio and stage
Designed to deliver a controlled low end, smooth midrange presence, and excellent high-end definition, the Soyuz 011 FET’s cardioid capsule features a 19mm gold-sputtered membrane and is hand machined to stringent tolerances in the Soyuz factory. Mating this unique capsule with a proprietary Soyuz transformerless circuit gives the 011 FET the ability to capture a wide range of sources with accuracy and deliver focused yet flattering tracks that punch through the mix. The 011 FET’s interchangeable capsules and wide dynamic range — further augmented by the included 10dB pad — enhance its versatility for both studio and high-decibel onstage applications. With its elegant hand-machined body, the Soyuz 011 FET is built tour-tough and is certainly robust enough to warrant inclusion in your mobile mic locker.
Double your value
Given its stellar performance and reasonable price tag, using two Soyuz 011 FET microphones as a stereo pair is a no-brainer — which in no way negates this mic’s efficacy when used singly on acoustic guitar, drums, or, really, any acoustic or electric instrument. Its durable housing and compact form factor make it perfect for capturing hard-to-reach sources in the studio and onstage, while the included screw-in 10dB pad lets you close-mic loud sources like snare drums without fear of overload. With its impressive performance and versatility, the Soyuz 011 FET is an incredible bargain — so it makes sense to double your value with a stereo pair. Every studio should own at least one matched pair of SDCs. They’re supremely effective when deployed as drum overheads, room mics, or to capture a grand piano in glorious stereo. Get your Soyuz 011 FET — or a stereo pair of them — from Sweetwater today!
Eastern engineering, Western design
The Russian word “soyuz” means alliance, and it signifies the partnership that is the driving force behind Soyuz Microphones. In 2013, American vocalist David Arthur Brown and Russian entrepreneur Pavel Bazdyrev teamed up and launched a company to build world-class microphones in Russia — a country where less than 5% of small businesses last more than two years. Since then, thanks to their outstanding quality and sound, Soyuz microphones have gained a firm foothold in the industry and are being used by top engineers, producers, and artists. Sweetwater is delighted to bring you the innovative microphones of Soyuz.
What’s in your mic locker?
Among the most cherished assets of any world-class recording studio are its microphones. Take a peek in the mic locker, and you will almost certainly find vintage European tube and FET models made in the 1950s, ’60s, or ’70s. The “human-touch” manufacturing methods and discrete handwired circuitry of that era yielded microphones with sonic characteristics that are distinctly different from modern computer-assisted designs. Built using a blend of old-school handcraftmanship and state-of-the-art machining, Soyuz’s original tube and FET microphone designs — while not clones of vintage models — deliver the coveted sonic attributes associated with these classics, along with modern precision and reliability. It’s truly the best of both worlds. So, what’s in your mic locker? The answer will determine the sound of your recordings.
Soyuz 011 FET Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features:
- Capsule: 19mm gold-sputtered membrane
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
- Switchable capsules
- Polar pattern: cardioid capsule included (optional hypercardioid and omni capsules available)
- Screw-in 10dB pad included
- Sensitivity: 19mV/Pa
- Impedance: 150 ohms
- Maximum SPL: 130dB
- Equivalent Noise: 16dB (a-weighted)
- Power: 48V phantom
- Elegant wooden storage box, screw-in 10dB pad, and mic clip included
- Designed and handcrafted in Russia
