{"product_id":"manley-gold-reference-mono-184893","title":"Gold Reference Mono","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Manley \"Reference\" Icon: Studio Excellence at the Top of the Range\u003c\/h3\u003eThe Reference Gold continues the legacy of \u003cstrong\u003eMANLEY REFERENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e microphones, designed to become studio standards when the goal is simple: capture a source as it is, without compromise on definition, openness, and spatial sensation. The Manley philosophy is evident throughout, from the large capsule crafted with extreme precision to the choice of a robust and musical proprietary transformer output. This version also highlights a significant electronic evolution: the switch to the \u003cstrong\u003e12AT7\u003c\/strong\u003e (following earlier versions with 6072A then 12AX7 tubes), to maintain high-end performance while simplifying tube maintenance and replacement.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Recordings and Studios? A Reference Microphone for Vocals, Instruments, and \"Premium\" Takes\u003c\/h3\u003eThis tube condenser microphone is aimed at studios seeking \u003cstrong\u003etop-tier capture\u003c\/strong\u003e on lead vocals, backing vocals, spoken voice, as well as demanding acoustic sources (piano, strings, guitars, winds) and certain ambient recordings. Its continuously variable polar pattern allows precise adaptation of the microphone's behavior to the room and artistic intent: more air and naturalness in omni, more focus in cardioid, or advanced rejection control in figure-8 (useful for face-to-face duos, Mid-Side recording, or controlling reflections). It is also a formidable tool for sculpting the proximity effect and achieving exactly the desired low-mid density, without feeling confined to \"fixed\" directivity positions.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Design: Copper Capsule, Open Grill, and Tube Circuit for Exceptional Definition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLarge Format Capsule and Precision Machining\u003c\/h4\u003eThe Manley large capsule (32 mm overall, 26 mm diaphragm) features rings and backplates \u003cstrong\u003emachined from a solid block of copper\u003c\/strong\u003e. The diaphragm's gold film comes from Germany, and tensioning follows techniques attributed to David Josephson, aiming for high manufacturing homogeneity. Audibly, this results in a lively, \"open\" response and an extended, elegant high-frequency reproduction without artificial harshness.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStainless Steel Grill with Wide Mesh: Letting Air Pass... and Then Decide\u003c\/h4\u003eManley chose a stainless steel grill with wide mesh at the capsule window to allow high frequencies to pass with minimal obstruction. The idea is clear: preserve signal integrity and \u003cstrong\u003elet the engineer choose\u003c\/strong\u003e the pop filter (or its intensity) according to the artist, distance, and style. The result is an acoustic softness on both extreme lows and highs, with a sense of \"natural\" detail rather than overemphasized.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAll-Tube Gain Chain and Manley \"Hum Bucking\" Transformer\u003c\/h4\u003eThe circuit relies on two triodes configured in cascade to form the gain block, with a dual triode \u003cstrong\u003e12AT7\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted on a ceramic socket. The output is balanced by a large Manley transformer housed in a metal case, with a nickel alloy core and bifilar double winding of the \"hum bucking\" type. This architecture contributes to stability, output level, and a highly controlled sonic signature, ideal for high-end preamplification and conversion chains.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStudio Ergonomics and Maintenance Designed to Last\u003c\/h4\u003eThe microphone is built around a body machined from a solid copper block, providing remarkable isolation characteristics. The entire interior can be removed from the body for repair without detaching the microphone from the suspension. Included equipment features a precision suspension (capsule mounted on a neoprene-rubber anti-shock mount), a rotary mount with a T-handle and progressive tool-free tightening, genuine leather capsule protection, and an ultra-durable carrying case with secure closure.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol 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