Soundelux Now Shipping E49 Condenser Mic

Ray Sigmond · 14th April 2004

April 14, 2004

Transamerica Audio Group, the U.S. distributor for Soundelux Microphones announced the new E49 large diaphragm condenser microphone, based on the original 1952 German IRT design, is now shipping. The original vintage tube 49 microphone is considered a gold standard by many in studios around the world, due to its flexibility in any application from distant orchestral recordings requiring a neutral sound quality to close up micing where the tailored proximity effect is well known and valued for achieving big vocal sounds.

Like the original, the Soundelux E49 is a remote variable pattern tube mic that uses Soundelux' KK47 large diaphragm capsule and a unique head grille design that replicates the original's acoustic and mechanical sonic signatures. A specially designed Soundelux SteadyState fixed-bias type tube amplifier (similar to the original) is used but has lower noise and distortion. The output transformer provides a correct impedance match to any mic pre-amp input and, compared to transformerless designs, has lower intermodulation distortion and significantly improved frequency linearity in the low and middle frequencies according to the company. The E49 is designed to deliver a consistent and stable sound, longer term when compared to typical transformerless mic designs whose sound quality can change over time because the large electrolytic capacitors needed in the audio path 'age' over the years.

The E49 has a unique double shock mounting system. It includes a capsule-to-electronics shock assembly and a separate capsule and electronics package shock mount.

The included universal outboard power supply has a continuous variable polar pattern control that adjusts from figure-of-eight to cardioid and then to full omni-directional. The E49 microphone comes in a wooden storage box complete with a stand adapter and optional shock mount mic holder.

MSRP: $3,750.00

http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp...-Shipping.html

dave-G · 14th April 2004

It's kinda cute with the Superman insignia

I don't think I would ever part with my M49 over it, but with all the attention paid to recreating U47s by every mic-cloner out there, it's nice to finally see an attempt at "channeling" the spirit of the M49.

Cheers to David and Brad!

-dave

14th April 2004	#1
Ray Sigmond Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 223 Thread Starter	Soundelux Now Shipping E49 Condenser Mic April 14, 2004 Transamerica Audio Group, the U.S. distributor for Soundelux Microphones announced the new E49 large diaphragm condenser microphone, based on the original 1952 German IRT design, is now shipping. The original vintage tube 49 microphone is considered a gold standard by many in studios around the world, due to its flexibility in any application from distant orchestral recordings requiring a neutral sound quality to close up micing where the tailored proximity effect is well known and valued for achieving big vocal sounds. Like the original, the Soundelux E49 is a remote variable pattern tube mic that uses Soundelux' KK47 large diaphragm capsule and a unique head grille design that replicates the original's acoustic and mechanical sonic signatures. A specially designed Soundelux SteadyState fixed-bias type tube amplifier (similar to the original) is used but has lower noise and distortion. The output transformer provides a correct impedance match to any mic pre-amp input and, compared to transformerless designs, has lower intermodulation distortion and significantly improved frequency linearity in the low and middle frequencies according to the company. The E49 is designed to deliver a consistent and stable sound, longer term when compared to typical transformerless mic designs whose sound quality can change over time because the large electrolytic capacitors needed in the audio path 'age' over the years. The E49 has a unique double shock mounting system. It includes a capsule-to-electronics shock assembly and a separate capsule and electronics package shock mount. The included universal outboard power supply has a continuous variable polar pattern control that adjusts from figure-of-eight to cardioid and then to full omni-directional. The E49 microphone comes in a wooden storage box complete with a stand adapter and optional shock mount mic holder. MSRP: $3,750.00 http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp...-Shipping.html

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14th April 2004	#2
dave-G Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,486	It's kinda cute with the Superman insignia I don't think I would ever part with my M49 over it, but with all the attention paid to recreating U47s by every mic-cloner out there, it's nice to finally see an attempt at "channeling" the spirit of the M49. Cheers to David and Brad! -dave