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This vacuum tube microphone has sound characteristics similar to those of European vintage tube microphones such as the U47. Its rich tonal balance and mellow character make it ideal not only for recording vocals, but also for recording guitar, drum overheads, saxophone, and other instruments.

■Vacuum Tube Microphone
The Reference Cardioid, as its name suggests, is a benchmark tube microphone.
This microphone boasts extremely accurate sound and has established itself as a favorite among the world's top producers and artists. Its distinctive vocals are enhanced with presence and lushness, making it a powerful addition to modern pop music productions.
The Reference Cardioid is highly regarded as a microphone that ""brings out the talent.""

The Reference Cardioid uses the same electrical circuitry as the Reference Gold. However, the capsule has a fixed-center cardioid polar pattern and a 6-micron gold diaphragm.

With similar film thickness and construction, slightly sharper high-frequency response, resistance to pop noise and sibilance issues, and proximity effect, the Reference Cardioid is closer to vintage European tube microphones like the U47, reminiscent of how they sounded when they were new. Its rich tonal balance and mellow character make it ideal not only for vocals, but also for recording guitar, drum overheads, saxophone, and other instruments.

If you're currently using a compressor and boosting the 5-10K range to add thickness, the Reference Cardioid may be the microphone for you. If you're looking for a clean, open sound with a constant boost around 12-18K, the Reference Gold may be a better fit.

If you're looking to achieve Don LaFontaine's ""voice of God,"" use the Reference Cardioid and achieve that sound.

Key Features
- Tube microphone (triode design)
- Cardioid capsule
- Capsule shock mount
- 6-micron thick, 1-inch large gold-deposited diaphragm
- -10 dB pad switch
- Dedicated shock mount included
- Genuine leather capsule protector included