AKG Acoustics SOLID TUBE Tube Condenser Microphone User's Manual
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1. OLIDTUBE H A Harman International Company Tube Condenser Microphone Description The AKG Model Solidtube is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that benefits from the combination of modern solid state technology and vacuum tube driven circuitry The microphone released in 1997 AKG s Jubilee year provides the characterisitc warmth and generous margin of overload expected from classic tube powered designs Solid state electronics within the N Solid power supply ensure quiet and reliable operation The Solidtube has a large double screened housing that reacts minimally with the capsule and provides shielding from RF interference Frequency response remains relatively flat within the range of 2 dB The mid range cut at approximately 2 kHz and presence rise above 10 kHz are signature characteristics of AKG large diaphragm condenser mics dating back to the classic C 12 They provide depth and clarity to any recording Mid band pattern rejection at 180 is in excess of 20 dB The microphone is response tailored for solo vocal and instrumental pickup in the studio and as such has only a dedicated cardioid pattern The Solidtube is shipped with all necessary cabling an isolation shock mount windscreen and a custom aluminum flight case Specifications SOLIDTUBE Microphone Transducer type 1 in 25 mm diaphragm pressure gradient Tube type EC as izax7 S Features Polar pattern e Dedicated cardioid patter2. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident misuse or abuse lack of reasonable care the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product loss of parts or connecting the product to any but the specified receptacles This warranty is void unless service or repairs are performed by an authorized service center No responsibility is assumed for any not be effective where such is prohibited or restricted by law Simply take or ship your AKG product prepaid to our service department Be sure to include your sales slip as proof of purchase date We will not repair transit damage under the no charge terms of this warranty Note No other warranty written or oral is authorized by AKG Acoustics Inc This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions and limitation may not apply to you Microphones Headphones Wireless Microphones Wireless Headphones Headsets Electroacoustical Components AKG Acoustics GmbH Lemb ckgasse 21 25 P O B 158 A 1230 Vienna AUSTRIA Tel 43 1 86 654 0 Fax 43 1 86 654 516 Internet http www akg com Tel 089 87 16 0 Fax 089 87 16 200 Arbiter Pro Audio Wilberforce Road London NW9 6AX ENGLAND Tel 0181 202 1199 Fax 0181
3. than 20 mV Pa The inherent noise floor of the microphone shall be no greater than 20 dB A weighted and the operating sound field for 3 THD shall be no less than 130 dB The microphone size shall be no greater than 2 5 inches in diameter and 8 62 inches in length and the microphone net weight shall be no greater than 2 02 pounds The microphone shall be powered by an external power supply Facilities for low cut 12 dB octave at 100 Hz and pre attenuation of 20 dB shall be included An aluminum flight case all cabling isolation shock mount and windscreen shall be included as standard accessories The microphone shall be the AKG Acoustics Model SOLIDTUBE Graphical Data Cardioid 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz AKG is constantly improving and modifying its products therefore specifications are subject to change without notice special incidental or consequential damages However the limitation of any right or remedy shall Limited Warranty Valid only in the United States AKG Acoustics warrants AKG products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of original purchase for use and agrees to repair or at our option replace any defective unit without charge for either parts or labor Important
4. 202 7076 H A Harman International Company Specifications subject to change without notice AKG Acoustics A Division of Harman Pro Germany BodenseestraBe 228 D 81243 MUunchen GERMANY AKG ACOUSTICS U S 914 Airpark Center Drive Nashville TN 37217 U S A Tel 615 620 3800 Fax 615 620 3875 Studer Japan Ltd 2 43 7 Uehara Shibuya ku Tokyo 151 0064 JAPAN Tel 813 3465 2211 Fax 813 3465 2214 Erikson Pro Audio 620 McCaffrey St Laurent Quebec H4T 1N1 CANADA Tel 514 738 3000 Fax 614 737 5069 Internet www jam ind com eriksonpro DS SOLIDTUBE
5. n with Impedance response tailored to solo vocals Recommended load impedance greater than 600 ohms and instrumentals in the modern Sensitivity at 1 kHz 20 mV Pa 34 dB dB re 1V i studio Equivalent noise level A weighted 20 dB A DIN 45412 Sound pressure level for 3 THD 130 dB 145 dB SPL with e Wide dynamic range of 110 dB in e es eee ere 20 dB pre attenuation the studio Pa Banger T OA a ee ee ee e Integral 20 dB pre attenuation SIN ratio re 1 Pa A weighted 7404B8 O O00000 switch Pre attenuation switch 20 dB Low frequency roll off 12 dB octave below 100 Hz Low frequency cut at 100 Hz Current consumption lessthan2 MA O f e Includes aluminum flight case with Microphone size 2 5 63 5 mm diameter all necessary cabeling shock STREETER ERT oe aL eee mount and windscreen Microphone net weight 2 Ib 0 92 kg Specifications contd 9 x 2 8 x 5 9 W x H x D 228 x 70 x 150 mm isolates signal ground from chassis ground Included accessories N SOLIDTUBE power supply unit H SOLID elastic shock mount suspension MK SOLID power supply cable 30 ft 10 m W SOLID foam wind pop screen Power cables European and North American Custom flight case Architects and Engineers Specifications The microphone shall be a 1 inch tube type condenser with a dedicated cardioid pattern The diaphragm material shall be gold sputtered mylar foil and the on axis sensitivity shall be no less
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