Manley Gold Reference Mic

If a lawson were the best mic then that was just for that source.

Manley gold reference mic. The manley gold reference multi pattern microphone delivers truly accurate musical recordings. On the reference cardioid mic the black anodize under the flat head screws should be removed exposing the aluminum in the countersunk cone shaped hole. The gold reference studio mics employ manley s own design of large capsules 1 25 inch overall 1 inch diaphragm diameter which are executed to precise tolerances made possible by modern micro milling machinery available today. I have had a manley gold ref for years.

It s also a highly colored mic which the manley is. Its nimble ck12 style american made capsule open grille and continually adjustable pickup pattern design allow it to hear deep into a room capturing nuances and subtleties that other mics miss. I ve shot the lawson out against many mics on about ten sources and while a really great sounding mic it was was not in the same league as the manley gold. The gold reference series employs manley s own design of large capsules 1 25 inch overall 1 inch diaphragm diameter which is executed to precise tolerances made possible by modern micro milling machinery.

The mic s output is coupled through a substantial manley designed output transformer encased in high permeability mu metal to shield against magnetic fields. The reference gold s three polar patterns continuously variable between omnidirectional. The manley reference gold microphone is in a class by itself. The manley reference gold mics do not require this procedure as gold is conductive.

I wouldn t recommend it as a first and only large diaphram mic it is expensive and other great mics can be had for less money. When fidelity is the goal the manley reference gold mic is the solution. Not only has it become an industry standard found in top studios worldwide but it s also a holy grail mic for audiophile recordings that delivers a truthful transparent rendition of every source you aim it at. The capsule rings and back plates are milled from solid brass and are mounted on teflon insulator rings.

It is a great mic and has a permanent place in my studio. It is the truth. Any mic test that only uses voice as a source is woefully incomplete. The manley gold reference multi pattern microphone gives you truly accurate musical recordings.