SAMAR Audio Design - VL37A Active Ribbon Microphone

SAMAR Audio Design - VL37A Active Ribbon Microphone

Bi-directional ribbon microphone with low noise and condenser-like output making it ideal for recording classical music, broadcasting, movie, and studio recordings

This is a custom ordered product, please contact us to confirm lead times.

Due to its condenser-like output level, and because of the optimised load on the ribbon and perfect impedance integration, the VL37A puts much less stress on the preamplifier and cable choices, making it a perfect and very affordable solution for projects and professional studios.

In keeping with the VL37, the motor structure and tuning of the VL37A are based on the critically acclaimed Samar MF65, all the microphones in the range use the same components. As with all of Samar's microphones, the VL37A is entirely handcrafted and meticulously assembled using parts made exclusively in their US shop.

The VL37A tonal balance combines a vintage vibe with a modern sound, creating a unique but affordable recording tool. Its bi-directional, figure 8, symmetrical polar pattern is perfect when used on vocals, choir, piano, violin, orchestra, brass instruments, acoustic and electric guitar, speaker cabinets, drum overheads, room microphones, among other recording, broadcast, and classical music applications. Featuring a Stainless Steel body, the VL37A comes in a US made wooden box with anti-vibration shockproof clip.

Featuring:

• one of the kind innovative design
• extremely low noise (4-5dB lower noise than already very quiet VL37)
• balanced ruler flat frequency response down to 20Hz (-0.43dB) and unprecedented top end beyond 25kHz
• low noise, low distortion, made in house amorphous core toroidal transformers
• sophisticated motor with shortest front-to-back path ever seen in ribbon microphones
• low-mass ribbon with a unique fine tuning adjustment to assure for consistency from unit to unit
• proprietary corrugation process to maintain ribbon’s integrity without special handling
• Handcrafted in the USA

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20Hz-25KHz (and beyond):
• Pickup Pattern: Figure 8
• Ribbon Dimensions: 2”x0.250”x1.5 micron
• Sensitivity: 8.4mV/Pa
• Output impedance: 65 Ohm
• Microphone Dimensions: 6,420”x1,300”
• Weight: 230g (8.2oz) 

Current lead time on this model is 14 days. 

STL Pro Audio is extremely proud to be the exclusive NZ distributor for SAMAR Audio Design Design.