the t.bone Retro Tube II B-Stock

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Professional Large Diaphragm Tube Microphone

Retro bottle design housing and modern elastic suspension
35 mm Dual diaphragm
Tube preamp
Nine selectable polar patterns incl.: Omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-8
Switchable high-pass filter
Switchable 10 dB pad
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 3.6 mV / Pa @ 1000 Hz (cardioid)
Impedance: 75 Ohm
Equivalent noise level: 16.3 dB (A-weighted)
SPL: 150dB
Incl. power supply and 7-pin XLR connector cable (10 m), case, wooden microphone box , shock mount and cable

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Available since June 2009

Item number 292899

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Tube Yes

Switchable Polar Pattern Yes

Omnidirectional Yes

Cardioid Yes

Figure-8 Yes

Low Cut No

Pad Yes

shockmount included Yes

USB Microphone No

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Affordable tube microphone

It's a well-known fact that most large-diaphragm tube condenser microphones cost quite a bit of money. But if you're looking for that unmistakable, colourful tube sound at an affordable price, the t.bone Retro Tube II is just the thing. Not only does the Retro Tube II come in the vintage-inspired "bottle design", as the name already suggests, but it also comes fully equipped, so to speak. The double diaphragm with its many directional characteristics and the switchable -10 dB cut are just a few of the extras. In addition, there is a retro-style power supply, an elegant wooden case for the microphone, a shock mount and a matching, very long, seven-pin XLR cable. Everything also arrives safely packed in a high-quality aluminium case.

Would you like a little more colour?

...because that's exactly what you get with the Retro Tube II: a warm sound with lots of colour. This means that the frequency curve, which starts at 20 Hz and ends at 20 kHz, is anything but linear in between, but gives the microphone the desired, classic tube character. The proximity effect of the Retro Tube II is also particularly effective, as it gives vocals a full sound. Furthermore, all possible polar patterns can be set via the power supply: from cardioid to omnidirectional to figure eight - but also intermediate positions are possible, such as hypercardioid and supercardioid. This is done in different ratios and phase positions by mixing the front and rear of the diaphragms. In addition, the signal can also be tapped at the power supply with the normal three-pin XLR plug - the Retro Tube II's connection is in fact seven-pole.

Give me retro flair

If you appreciate retro design and are looking for a versatile but affordable large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone, the t.bone Retro Tube II is the perfect choice. The possibilities are great due to the different directional characteristics. So the Retro Tube II could be just the right weapon in your microphone collection when a warm tube sound is called for. Retro flair is available here for relatively little money. Purchasing it as a second microphone makes sense, for example, if you need another microphone with a more pronounced character in addition to a conventional large-diaphragm condenser microphone - for example, for a breathy or thin voice.

The specialist on a budget

Due to its strength in giving breathy voices the necessary charisma, the Retro Tube II performs well in ballads or in soul and R'n'B productions. Not all singers will suit this microphone, but the right voice will shine with it. So you could describe it as a microphone for special use, and these are more common than you might think. So it's even nicer when the microphone is not only inexpensive, but also has neat features. For example, it can be used in the omnidirectional position as a room microphone for drum recordings. Acoustic guitars also get more fullness and warmth from the Retro Tube II - if desired. The figure eight can also be used for a duet. As you can see, there are enough examples of use, but they should be chosen carefully. This microphone is unique and wants to be treated as such.

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Uwe aus D. 05.12.2009

Auf der Suche nach einem gutklingenden Micro für Vocals und Acoustic - Gitarren habe ich einige Großmembran - Kondensatormicro`s ausprobiert, irgendwie klangen diese nicht sonderlich gut (sicher Geschmackssache). Dann stieß ich auf Röhrenmikrofone und habe mal ein wenig recherchiert, welche Vorteile diese bringen. Zuvor benutze ich bei Vocals einen Röhrenvorverstärker, um mehr Wärme in die Vocals zu bekommen, dies gefiel mir nicht sonderlich. Also schauen, was gibt`s an Micro`s und was kosten diese ? Es gab was von SE-Electronics und diverse, reichlich teure namhafte Mikro`s und es gibt das T.Bone Retro Tube II. Für diesen Kurs hätte man wohl nicht so viel erwartet, aber, flugs bestellt, ausgepackt und gestaunt über Zubehör, Verarbeitung und Design, aber klingt es auch ?

Die ersten Aufnahmeversuche der Vocals blieben die ersten, denn die Sonne ging auf... genau der Vocalsound, den ich mir vorgestellt hatte, nicht überspitzt und nervig, sondern "Röhrig warm", ausgewogen und ein klanglicher Genuss. Jetzt mal noch Acoustics testen, wenn die genauso klingen, war das eine Superinvestition.

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Klingt gut

Ernst L. 14.12.2009

Ich habe das Mikrofon im A/B Vergleich mit einigen teureren Artgenossen an meinen Vorverstärkern betrieben und muss sagen, dass es vom Klang her (Vocalaufnahmen) für mich subjektiv sehr gut ist. Dass es auch optisch etwas hergibt, ist natürlich eher eine "Zugabe", aber es wirkt sich auf die Sänger auch nett aus, vor einem "besonderen Ding" zu stehen. Die Ausstattung und Behältnisse sind sehr ordentlich.

Kleine "Grobschlächtigkeiten" sind an der Verarbeitung der "Spinne" zu erkennen, die Schrauben tendieren ein wenig zum herausfallen. Ich habe sie durch andere ersetzt. Kann natürlich nicht beurteilen, ob das ein Thema nur bei meinem Einzelexemplar war.

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Is ein Schätzchen

Reinhard N. 17.12.2012

Jo, ausgepackt und voll gestaunt, wie geil das Alles aussah. Absolut edel, das Mike in einem Holzkästchen. Allein das komplette Outfit ist für einen Vintageveteranen, wie mich, völlig ausreichend! Ohne Probleme sofort angeschlossen und kein Rauschen hörbar! Klar, gibt es Neumanns etc.. für das 10fache des Preises...aber mit dem T-Bone hat man eine sehr brauchbare Alternative. Also Preis und Leistung unschlagbar!

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the t.bone Retro Tube II B-Stock

Professional Large Diaphragm Tube Microphone