User manual VIOLET DESIGN FLAMINGO DESCRIPTION

vacuum tube electrostatic microphones DESCRIPTION Violet Design's top line - "THE FLAMINGO" series of vacuum tube studio microphones is designed for high-end audio recording. "THE FLAMINGO STANDARD" model uses large dual diaphragm dual backplate true electrostatic capsule, providing classic vintage tube microphone sound. "THE FLAMINGO VINTAGE" model uses large dual diaphragm common backplate capsule, providing sweet warm vintage tube microphone vocal sound. "THE FLAMINGO ME" model uses extra large irregular ear shape transducer, providing unique sweet warm and resonance free vocal sound. Two side open transducer head's construction reduces internal reflection and optimizes polar pattern. "THE FLAMINGO" introduces a new physical design in the microphone industry. The internal shockmount of transducer, original construction head's shockmount and included compact external shockmount, together with microphone's massive body construction reduce close to zero stand rumble and outside infrasonic interference. Vacuum tube is mounted on separate shockmount to reduce tubes "microphonical" effect. The internal vacuum tube preamplifier is based on class-A fully discrete circuit, providing high output, flat response and ultra low distortion and noise. Vacuum tube is mounted inside a massive heat sink to stabilize tube's thermal regime. The microphone's internal preamplifier is powered from a smart external power supply unit, providing stabilized and protected polarization, plate and heater DC voltages. The custom made carefully shielded large audio transformer balances output circuit, separates microphone from external RF interference and adds some additional "analog warmth" to the sound. THE FLAMINGO +4 "THE FLAMINGO" series MAGIC EAR 0 STANDARD VINTAGE -4 20 30 50 70 100 200 300 500 700 1K 2K 3K 5K 7K 10K 20K SPECIFICATIONS Hz electrostatic pressure gradient 26 mm 40 mm x 27.5 mm irregular 20 Hz to 20 kHz unidirectional - cardioid 100 ohms 1000 ohms >500 ohms 27 mV/Pa 76 dB 87 db-A 7 dB-A 134 dB 127 dB XLR7 male, gold plated contacts toward pressure on a diaphragm produces positive polarity voltage on XLR pin #6 relatively to pin #5 Microphone dimensions and weight 307 mm x 68 mm, 1300 g Shockmount dimensions and weight 56 mm x 62 mm x 95 mm, 250 g PSU dimensions and weight 225 mm x 180 mm x 55 mm, 1000 g Mains voltage 100/120/220/240 V 50/60 Hz AC Power consumption 15 W The microphone comes in a solid wooden box, with a VTC-06 multi wire XLR7 microphone cable, a VPSU-FL power supply unit, an AC cable, a GSM shockmount and a manual. Transducer type Operating principle Diaphragm's active diameter Diaphragm's active size Magic Ear Frequency range Polar pattern Output impedance Rated load impedance Suggested load impedance Sensitivity at 1000 Hz into 1000 ohms load S/N Ratio CCIR 468-3 weighted S/N Ratio DIN/IEC 651 A-weighted Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC A-weighted Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD at 1000 ohm load Dynamic range of the microphone's preamplifier Output connector Signal polarity APPLICATIONS "THE FLAMINGO" series suits recording studio situations: capturing vocals, speech, musical instruments and most other sound sources. The microphones can be used in professional sound reinforcement systems, in broadcast and TV studios, in film and video industry, project studios and home recording, and many other applications. Under the special order "THE FLAMINGO" series microphones are available in matched stereo pairs or surround sets to provide balanced stereo or surround recordings. The large spider type studio shockmount, metal mesh pop filter and superior quality quad microphone cable are available as an option. THE FLAMINGO STANDARD THE FLAMINGO VINTAGE THE "EAR" CAPSULE THE VACUUM TUBE MICROPHONE POWER SUPPLY OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES VSM47-FL spider type elastic studio shockmount VPF-FL metal mesh pop filter VMC-06 quad XLR3 microphone cable (6 m) In the interests of product development, the specifications, construction and appearance of all above products are subject to change without prior notice and without obligation to install these improvements in any product previously manufactured. VIOLET DESIGN, LTD. P.O.Box 3393, Tallinn, 10506, Estonia (EU) Phone: (+372) 6455007; Fax: (+372) 6466054 info@violet-design.com www.violet-design.com