Soyuz 011 FET

A compact format in the Soyuz spirit, expanding the 011 series palette

The Soyuz 011 FET embodies the brand's identity: a handcrafted approach and a timeless sonic signature, with particular attention to musicality rather than mere brightness. Within the range, this FET version emphasizes everyday flexibility: simple setup, reliable performance in various contexts (studio, live, home studio), and consistent timbre that helps layer tracks without harshness. Its hand-machined 011 series capsule is designed to deliver a precise and clear response while maintaining an organic texture that enhances the performance.

Who it's for and intended uses: demanding sound capture in studio, stage, and content creation

The 011 FET is aimed at sound engineers, musicians, and creators seeking a small diaphragm condenser microphone capable of capturing attack, air, and dynamics without making the high end brittle. Its cardioid polar pattern helps isolate the source and better control ambience, making it an excellent choice for close-miking as well as supplementary stereo pairs.
It excels particularly on acoustic guitars, string instruments, percussion, hi-hats, overheads, piano, guitar amps as a complement, and any situation where definition is desired without losing naturalness. In live settings, its discreetness and precision allow detailed capture while limiting bleed, provided placement is carefully managed as always with a small diaphragm.

What sets it apart: precision, smoothness, and level control

011 series capsule: a musical focus on detail

The hand-machined 011 series capsule aims for targeted reproduction, with a smooth presence that highlights playing nuances: micro-dynamics, articulation, grain, and transients. The result is a sound that sits easily in the mix, useful both for "ready-to-mix" takes and more neutral recordings intended for shaping in processing.

Transformerless FET circuit: clarity, low noise, and fidelity

The transformerless circuit contributes to a clean and transparent reproduction, with a specified equivalent noise level of 16 dB (A-weighted) to keep silences clean and preserve note tails, natural reverbs, and playing subtleties. This approach delivers a sense of clarity without harshness, especially appreciated on harmonic-rich sources.

-10 dB pad and high SPL: real headroom for close-miking

With a -10 dB pad and a maximum SPL rated at 130 dB, the 011 FET maintains headroom when the source becomes energetic: percussion, close brass, sharp attacks, or closer placement for more impact. This reserve also facilitates gain staging on preamps, reducing the risk of input clipping when seeking a dense signal.

Simple integration: phantom power and included accessories

The 011 FET requires 48 V phantom power, standard on most audio interfaces, preamps, and consoles. It comes with the -10 dB pad, a mic clip, and a wooden box for quick setup and careful transport between studio and stage.

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