SAMAR Audio Design - VL37 Ribbon Microphone

SAMAR Audio Design - VL37 Ribbon Microphone

Bi-directional ribbon microphone combining vintage vibe with a modern sound perfect for drum overheads, choir, piano, violin, orchestra, brass instruments, vocals, and more.

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

The VL37 uses the same components and has the same sound quality and level of performance found in the critically acclaimed MF65 microphone, which raised the bar and set new standards for High End ribbon microphones and essentially changed how they're being used by demanding engineers in today’s high resolution recording.

The VL37 unparalleled sound is a result of their attention to detail and level of craftsmanship that goes into each and every component made.

The VL37 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 drum overheads, choir, piano, violin, orchestra, brass instruments, vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, room microphones, speaker cabinets, among other recording, broadcast, and classical music applications. Featuring a Stainless Steel body the VL37 comes in a US made wooden box and anti-vibration shockproof clip.

The VL37 high SPL handling, built in pop filter and symmetrical polar response is perfect for demanding producers, musicians and engineers in recording studios and for live sound reproduction.

Featuring:

• one of a kind innovative design
• 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: 2mV/Pa
• Output Impedance: 250 Ohm
• Microphone Dimensions: 6,420”x1,300” 
• Weight: 230g (8.2oz)

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