Soundelux Introduces E49 Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic
October 19, 2003
Soundelux Microphones showed the new E49 large diaphragm condenser microphone, based on the original 1952 German IRT design, at AES 2003 NYC. The original vintage tube 49 microphone is still admired in studios around the world for its flexibility in any application from distant orchestral recordings requiring a neutral sound quality to close up micing.
Like the original, the Soundelux E49 is a Remote Variable Pattern Tube Mic that uses Soundelux's KK47 large diaphragm capsule and a unique head grille designed to replicate 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 improved frequency linearity in the low and middle frequencies.
The E49 has a double shock mounting system. It includes a capsule-to-electronics shock assembly and a separate capsule and electronics package shock mount. This double system all but eliminates intrusive mechanical vibration and noise from affecting the mic's sound.
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 will be available soon.
For more information, visit their web site at www.soundeluxmics.com. | 
