Soyuz 011 FET-M

A Compact Format That Embodies the DNA of the 011 Series

The Soyuz 011 FET follows the spirit of the 011 series: offering precise and musical capture with a timeless sonic aesthetic, in a discreet and easy-to-place format. This FET version favors a modern and flexible approach, designed to integrate naturally into any workflow, from demanding home studios to live recording conditions, without sacrificing the personality that has made the brand renowned.

Built around a hand-machined 011 series capsule, the 011 FET aims for a sought-after balance: enough focus to "read" the playing and attack while maintaining a softness that avoids harshness in the upper spectrum. The result: a compact microphone that remains present in a mix without artificial brightness.

For Whom and For What Uses? A Cardioid Pair Tailored for Precise Sound Capture

Offered as a pair, the Soyuz 011 FET is aimed at sound engineers, producers, and musicians seeking a coherent stereo solution for realistic and detailed recordings. The cardioid pattern helps isolate the source and better control the room, a major advantage in project studios, booths, or on stage when the environment is busy.

On acoustic instruments, its small diaphragm excels at translating articulation and dynamics: acoustic guitar, strings, piano, percussion, drum overheads, or even room ambiance. In live settings, its discreet size facilitates placement, while the -10 dB pad allows for comfortable headroom on high-level sources without saturating the preamp input.

"Detailed but Never Harsh" Capture: FET Circuit and Low-Noise Performance

Transformerless Electronics: Clarity, Control, and Naturalness

The 011 FET relies on a transformerless circuit to deliver a clean and direct capture. This architecture aims for clear reproduction, with a response that remains controlled in transients: the attack is readable, harmonics stay musical, and the image retains a "true" quality particularly useful when seeking a take that handles EQ and compression well in the mix.

Small Diaphragm Capsule: Precision, Soft Presence, and Easy Placement

The small diaphragm capsule is a preferred choice whenever definition and naturalness must be reconciled. With the Soyuz 011 FET, the goal is to reveal an instrument's character without making it aggressive: it achieves a soft presence that enhances playing nuances, finger textures on strings, wood resonance, or the subtlety of cymbals, while remaining usable on long and dense takes.

-10 dB Pad: More Headroom on Powerful Sources

When sound pressure rises (close percussion, auxiliary snare, amps, or brass at short distance), the -10 dB pad becomes an immediate ally. It helps preserve the headroom of the recording chain and maintain a clean signal without compromising the sense of dynamics.

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