$3,149.10
or pay $524.85/month for 6 months* with the Providence Synchrony Card
The world’s most popular modern tube vocal mic. The Manley Reference Cardioid Tube Microphone has that “finished” sound right out of the box, making it the favorite vocal mic of top producers and voiceover artists alike.
This is modern pop music’s go-to mic: flattering, present, and larger-than-life. Some refer to the Manley Ref C as the “Just Add Talent” microphone.
The Reference Cardioid Microphone shares the same electronic attributes as the Gold Reference Series, but has a center-fixed cardioid-only capsule with a thicker gauge (6 micron) gold sputtered diaphragm. With the similar film thickness and construction, similar high frequency resonance (a little edge), similar proximity effect and pretty good immunity from pops and sibilance problems, our Reference Cardioid more closely recalls how many of the vintage European tube mics such as the beloved U47 sounded like when they were new. Its rich tonal balance and liquid character is consistently admired for instruments such as guitars, drum overheads, saxophone, and especially vocals. With your present mic, if you find yourself leaning on your compressors and boosting 5 or 10K to score a bit more testosterone, then the Reference Cardioid just might be the mic you’re looking for to cure what ails ya. If you seem to be constantly boosting 12-18K and trying to get a clean, intimate sound, then probably the Reference Gold would be the safest bet.
If you want to sound like God, then use the mic Don LaFontaine used! The Manley Reference Cardioid mic. And have a voice like his, too.
Driven by Manley Power®
As of June 2020, the Reference Cardioid also utilizes our new MANLEY POWER® Switch-Mode Power Supply.
This new power supply is empirically quieter than the older PSUs. Sonically, we hear faster highs, generally more clarity, and ‘blacker blacks’ in the silence. The new power supply is also universal – accepting any voltage or frequency – so it works anywhere in the world without a voltage changeover switch or power transformer rewiring.
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Here’s what you can expect with every purchase:
Enjoy an additional year of warranty on all new items. We're so confident in the quality of our products that we go the extra mile to ensure your peace of mind.
Our used items undergo rigorous testing and servicing to guarantee their performance. Plus, they come with a money-back guarantee, so you can shop with confidence.
Not completely satisfied? No worries! We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee on preowned items and a 14-day money-back guarantee on new items.
Whether it's warranty support, part replacements, tune-ups, or trade-ins, we're here for the long haul - count on us to assist you for as long as you own the product.
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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