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Groove Tubes MD1b Tube

Large-diaphragm Cardioid Tube Condenser Mic with Shockmount and Case
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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:
  • Vintage sound, modern electronics
  • Large all-brass capsule
  • Single-pattern, side-address design
  • 1.1" diameter, 3-micron evaporated gold diaphragm
  • Class A tube electronics
  • Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz
  • Allows cable runs of more than 200 feet
  • Cardioid pattern
  • Maximum SPL: 132dB
  • Includes HM1mount w/locking nut
  • Aluminum storage case included
Groove Tubes MD1B Tube - Vintage sound with modern upgrades!

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Tech Specs

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 9311009000

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