Manley Gold Reference Mic

When fidelity is the goal the manley reference gold mic is the solution.

Manley gold reference mic. The capsule rings and back plates are milled from solid brass and are mounted on teflon insulator rings. It s also a highly colored mic which the manley is. 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. Any mic test that only uses voice as a source is woefully incomplete.

The manley reference gold mics do not require this procedure as gold is conductive. When i grab for a large diaphram mic i usually put my hand on my u89 first and the manley second. The manley gold reference multi pattern microphone gives you truly accurate musical recordings. The reference gold s three polar patterns continuously variable between omnidirectional.

The mic s output is coupled through a substantial manley designed output transformer encased in high permeability mu metal to shield against magnetic fields. If a lawson were the best mic then that was just for that source. I have had a manley gold ref for years. It is a great mic and has a permanent place in my studio.

On the reference cardioid mic the black anodize under the flat head screws should be removed exposing the aluminum in the countersunk cone shaped hole. 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. The manley reference gold microphone is in a class by itself. The gold reference studio mics 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.

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 manley gold reference multi pattern microphone delivers truly accurate musical recordings. Every aspect of the manley reference gold mic is designed for superior day in day out performance and sonic purity. 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.