microphones 2008+ + VIOLET+ + + + VIOLET+ + + + VIOLET+ + + + VIOLET+ + + + VIOLET+The FingerThe Finger was originally designed as analternative to the large number of overheadmicrophones in the market. But, it isexcellent at every application. It sounds bitfuller and more refined than other penciltype microphones and will make a very highquality recording.The Global Presupply transformer) ismounted to the metalpart of the body, whichacts as a heat shieldand draws the heatoutside of the body ofthe microphone andpower supply. As aresult, the electronicsinside the microphoneare safe fromoverheating.USERS:Our microphones are successfullyused by dozens of famous producers,recording engineers and musicians,starting from David Kahne (PaulMcCartney, Kelly Clarkson, Sublime,Fishbone), Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens ofthe Stone Age, Melvins), John Paterno(Robbie Williams, Joan Osborne, LosLobos, ‘Boston Legal’ TV show) to B2, afamous Russian Band.The Flamingo Standard– a brilliant alternativeto vintage tubemicrophonesThe Global Pre bundleThe Global Pre preamplifier body isdesigned for use with our VIN-serieschangeable capsule heads. It is alsocompatible with Neumann’s vintage M7,M8, and M9 series. The Global Pre is analternative to expensive and noisy vintagevacuum tube preamplifier bodies andis affordableenough forsmall or homestudios. We offera bundle of theGlobal Pre &VIN-26 for anextremely goodprice.The FlamingoThe FlamingoSeries tubeThe Globe Standardmicrophoneincludes alarge high-quality electrostatic capsule,Class A electronic circuit on vacuum tube(EF86). The custom-wound noiselessoutput transformer provides fullybalanced separated output and a warmtone. Additionally, the tube is coveredwith a metal shield that keeps it at astable low temperature all the time.This small innovation extends by threeto four times the life of the tube. Theshockmounted transformer (and powerThe Flamingo Magic Ear (ME)Magic Ear capsule - Truly this is capsule!The surface area of The Flamingo MagicEar’s diaphragm is larger than thetraditional 1” capsule. The irregular shapeof diaphragm and sputtering technology ofmembrane coating result in a resonanceand harmonic, free, warm and very naturalsounding transducer which provides 130dBand higher SPL. The larger diaphragmsurface provides higher output and lowfrequency response beginning at 16Hz.At the same time, the high frequencyresponse is as transparent as on ourtraditional 1” capsules.The Stereo FlamingoThe Stereo Flamingo uses a 26mm JZcapsule. The excellent sound quality,together with the surprisingly visual designand handmade presentation, make itthe most adorable stereo microphone inthe market.Violet Design Ltd.P.O.Box 3393, Tallinn,10506, Estoniat (+372) 6455007f (+372) 6466054e info@violet-design.comw www.violet-design.comViolet USA8001 Terrace AveMiddleton, WI 53562USAMR. Garry Templint 800-828-0509 x1321 (Toll Free)t 608-831-1946 x1321 (International & Local)f 608-831-1890e templin@fdw-w.comw www.violetusa.comTHE INTERNATIONAL MICROPHONE BUYER’S GUIDE 35
Microphone Manufacturers DirectoryADK MICROPHONESADK Microphones wasestablished in 1997 byrecording engineer andvintage microphonecollector, Larry Villella,to replicate the sonicattributes of vintageEuropean microphonesthrough spectrum analysisand computer modelling ofthe response curves of hisfavourite microphones.A wide range of FET,transformerless and tubemicrophones make up theADK range, which has justadded the Vienna MKII andHamburg MKII.www.adkmicrophones.comAEA MICROPHONES<strong>Audio</strong> EngineeringAssociates’ (AEA) Wes Dooleydrew upon his 40 years ofexperience and passion forribbon microphones whenhe reintroduced the AEA R44(based on the RCA 44) backin 1998. Since then AEA hasintroduced mic preampsspecifically for ribbon usealongside other ribbonmicrophones, including thewell-regarded R84.www.wesdooley.comAEVOX AUDIOHandmade in Belgium, Aevox<strong>Audio</strong> produces a range ofmicro/lavalier microphonesand accessories for use withportable recorders, videocameras, wireless packsand computers. The rangeincludes the IE (In Ear)stereo MKII microphonesfor discreet or binauralrecording, power adapter,wind shield, and the newOmni Classic M MKII whichboasts extended frequencyresponse and reducedhandling noise.www.aevox.beAKG2007 marks the 60 thanniversary for AKG.Founded in Vienna in 1947AKG has grown a great dealfrom five workers handbuilding microphones, tobecome one of the principalmicrophone manufacturerswith a product rangethat spans all areas ofprofessional audio, manybecoming establishedclassics. AKG microphonesinclude the Blue Line rangeof modular mics; lavalier;instrument; live, recording…the list is endless.www.akg.comAMBIENT RECORDINGBased in Munchen Germany,Ambient Recording wasfounded in 1989 by soundrecordists Chris Price andGunter Knon. Originallya company dealing withsound equipment rentalsand transfers, Ambient hasevolved to manufacturinga number of products forlocation recording based onthe founders’ considerableexperience.Ambient has a coupleof microphones for thisapplication, the Tinymike,a mini camera mountedshotgun microphone andthe Emesser bi-directionalmini microphone.www.ambientaudio.comAMG ELECTRONICSSitting on the Surrey/Hampshire borders, AMGElectronics producesa number of differentconfigurations of its C-ducer(Capacitive-Trans-Ducer)microphone.Available in variouslengths, 1mm thick, flexibleand light weight, the C-ducercan be formed to all shapesof instrument surface.www.c-ducer.comAMTApplied MicrophoneTechnology has beenmanufacturing microphonesfor seventeen years, andtakes the approach ofproducing microphonesfor specific instrumentswithout compromise. Withthis approach, AMT hasan enormous range ofmicrophones for both liveand recording use, with therecent addition of the AMTWi-5 wireless system forwoodwind and brass.www.appliedmic.comAUDIO LTDBased in High Wycombe,<strong>Audio</strong> Ltd produces anumber of wireless solutionsfor theatrical and broadcastapplications. The Envoyrange is designedfor ENG news crews whoare looking for high qualityand reliability. The RMS2040and RMS2020 range havea number of wirelessoptions for live, theatre andbroadcast use.www.audioltd.comAUDIO TECHNICA<strong>Audio</strong> Technicabegan back in1962 in Tokyo’sShinjuku-Ko districtmanufacturingstate of the art stereo phonocartridges. Now a globalgroup, <strong>Audio</strong> Technica isinvolved in the manufactureof audio equipment acrossthe whole spectrum ofthe industry.Its range of microphonesillustrates this diversitywith cost effectivesolutions for semi-prouse through to high endmodels for applicationsin live, broadcast, studio,commercial and industrial.www.audio-technica.comAUDIXStarting life backin 1984 in RedwoodCalifornia, Audixmoved to Oregonin 1991 whereit established astate of the artmanufacturingfacility, where quality oftheir microphones can becontrolled from start tofinish.Audix focuses on simple,elegant designs withmicrophones coveringapplications in corporate,live, broadcast, and studio.Amongst them is therespected D-series of drummicrophones.www.audixusa.comAVLEXIn Kansas City, USA, Avlex isabout rugged cost effectivesolutions principally forpresentation and theatreapplications. Other audioapplications are coveredwith microphone rangeswith different brand names.Mipro microphones are aline of wireless systemsfor location and broadcastuse, and Superluxmicrophones are for morestudio speific uses.www.avlux.comAZDEN CORPORATIONEast coast USA AzdenCorporation has some 40years of experience utilisingCAD and SMT technology tocreate a number of standardand wireless transductionsolutions. Originally an OEMmanufacturer for manyof the world’s best knownbrands, the last 15 years hasseen Azden raise its ownbrand identity, providing lowcost microphone systemsfor event and weddingvideography use.www.azdencorp.comBEHRINGERUli Behringer foundedthe company that takeshis name back in 1989in Germany. Since thenBehringer has grown tohave offices in 10 countriesdistributing a wide range ofaudio products. Behringerhas a range of generalpurpose dynamic andcondenser microphonesincluding the B-2 Pro andstereo pair C-2.www.behringer.comBEIJING 797 AUDIOFounded in 1952, Beijing 797<strong>Audio</strong> is now a very largeconcern with development,manufacturing and testingfacilities. It has the largestanechoic chamber in Asiaand its microphone rangeencompasses condensers,dynamics and a wide varietyof wireless and electretmicrophones for broadcastand presentation use.www.797audio.comBEYERDYNAMICbeyerdynamic hasevolved into one ofthe better knownmanufacturerssince its beginningsback in 1924.Developments in a numberof audio areas continue, andbeyerdynamic condenser,ribbon and general dynamicmicrophones, still form thebackbone of many studios’mic collections.www.beyerdynamic.comBLUE MICROPHONESHeadquartered in WestlakeVillage in California, andwith engineering andmanufacturing facilities inLatvia, Blue Microphoneshas come a long waysince 1995 when foundersSkipper Wise and MartinSaulespurens put together afew hand built microphonesfor fellow musician friends.Blue has some of the mostdistinctive looking mics forrecording purposes, andthrough their Vintage MicStore has further examplesas well as vintage micrestoration services.www.bluemic.comBOCK AUDIO DESIGNSFrom 1996 to 2006, formerstudio tech (Hit Factory,Oceanway) David Bock ran<strong>Sound</strong>elux Microphones.Concerned with producinghigh-end microphones forrecording applications, Davidcontinues to develop hisdesigns through southernCalifornia-basedBock <strong>Audio</strong>.www.bockaudiodesigns.comBRAUNER MICROPHONESDirk Brauner was developingideas with tube microphonecircuits back in 1993 lookingto create the world’s besttube microphone. Initiallycreating a limited numberof handcrafted microphonesbased on his VM1 design,demand led to the start ofBrauner Microphones in1995 where there are nowsix microphones in therange, including the VM1.www.brauner-microphones.com36 MICROPHONE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTORY