The Horizon Tube Microphone is designed to be a workhorse – a multi-purpose microphone that sounds great in the mix and on a large variety of applications. Its sound is full-bodied which users describe as airy highs, thick luscious mids, and a tight fat bottom-end. This microphone is so versatile it can be used for both studio and live recording with great success.
With two different mounting options supplied with each microphone, it is very easy to maneuver the Horizon into the sweet spot. Designed with a slightly higher output, it can be less dependent on the preamp should that be the preference. Adding to the Horizon's usability are two pad selections that reduce its output by either 10 or 20 decibels, allowing very loud sound sources to be recorded without overload.
Internally, the microphone features a large-diaphragm capsule that accurately captures a broad frequency range. The tube is a unique, new-old-stock, military grade pentode that lends the microphone its superior tone and longevity. The electronics include the world's finest high-resolution capacitors and a custom-designed precision wound transformer that work together to achieve superior output quality.
You simply won't find another microphone that can match the Horizon's component quality, sound, and value on the market today.
Some suggested uses include
Female & male vocals, voice over, acoustic guitar, electric & bass guitar amps, drums including; snare, tom toms, floor toms and bass drums, percussion, overheads, piano, brass, strings, live sound; including amps, piano, drums and overheads.
Features
Hand tuned large diaphragm capsule Robust body milled from solid brass
Internal shock mount -10 & -20dB pad
NOS (New-old-stock) military grade vacuum tube Custom wound output transformer
High resolution capacitors Low self-noise
Includes
Custom power supply 7-Pin XLR tube mic cable
Hard mount Shock mount
Mic bag Flight case
Specifications
Circuit Tube
Type Pressure gradient
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Dimensions 8.8 x 2.4in
Freq. Response 20Hz to 20kHz
Impedance <200 ohms
Max. SPL 0.5% THD @ 1000Hz: 120dB (140dB Pad engaged)
Self-noise level 20dB(A)
Sensitivity 32mV/h2a OR -30±2dB (0dB=1V/h2a 1000Hz)
Special Features 2-step -10 & -20dB pad
Connectors 7-Pin XLR & Standard XLR
Power Requirement Custom power supply 100 to 230v