The gold reference series employs manley s own design of large capsules 1 25 inch overall 1 inch diaphragm diameter which is executed to precise tolerances made possible by modern micro milling machinery.
Manley gold reference microphone.
The manley gold reference multi pattern microphones are a statement quite simply of the finest microphones that money can buy in the pursuit of truly accurate musical recordings.
The gold reference series employ our own design of large capsules 1 25 inch overall 1 inch diaphragm diameter which are executed to precise tolerances made possible by modern micro milling machinery available.
Any mic test that only uses voice as a source is woefully incomplete.
The mic s output is coupled through a substantial manley designed output transformer encased in high permeability mu metal to shield against magnetic fields.
The manley gold reference multi pattern microphones are a statement quite simply of the finest microphones that money can buy in the pursuit of truly accurate musical recordings.
The reference gold s three polar patterns continuously variable between omnidirectional.
I wouldn t recommend it as a first and only large diaphram mic it is expensive and other great mics can be had for less money.
The gold reference series employ our own design of large capsules 1 25 inch overall 1 inch diaphragm diameter which are executed to precise tolerances made possible by modern micro milling machinery available.
I ve shot the lawson out against many mics on about ten sources and while a really great sounding mic it was was not in the same league as the manley gold.
The capsule rings and back plates are milled from solid brass and are mounted on teflon insulator rings.
The reference cardioid and reference gold are hand built tube mics suitable for critical recording applications the reference gold is available in mono and stereo variants with the only meaningful difference being channel configuration interestingly the second capsule of the stereo version can.
If a lawson were the best mic then that was just for that source.
The gold reference series employ manley s own design of large capsules 1 25 inch overall 1 inch diaphragm diameter which are executed to precise tolerances made possible by modern micro milling machinery available today in california.
When i grab for a large diaphram mic i usually put my hand on my u89 first and the manley second.
The gold reference series employ our own design of large capsules 1 25 inch overall 1 inch diaphragm diameter which are executed to precise tolerances made possible by modern micro milling machinery available.
But manley also makes mics.
To most audio engineers manley labs is best known for its rack gear.
It is a great mic and has a permanent place in my studio.
The manley gold reference multi pattern microphones are a statement quite simply of the finest microphones that money can buy in the pursuit of truly accurate musical recordings.
The manley reference gold microphone is in a class by itself.
Not only has it become an industry standard found in top studios worldwide but it s also a holy grail mic for audiophile recordings that delivers a truthful transparent rendition of every source you aim it at.
Every aspect of the manley reference gold mic is designed for superior day in day out performance and sonic purity.
