Golden Age Audio Premier GA-251 MKII
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Golden Age Audio
Premier GA-251 MKII
Product Info
Article Number:
525771
Brand:
Golden Age Audio
Model:
Premier GA-251 MKII
Category:
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Price:
$2,330.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious contender if you're chasing that vintage, European vocal mic vibe. It’s got the sonic pedigree of a classic, but with modern build quality and a more accessible price point. Great for singers, voice-over artists, and anyone wanting that silky smooth, slightly darker tone.
Product Description
- Golden Age Audio Premier GA-251 MKII
- Large-Diaphragm Tube Microphone
- Handmade capsule modelled after the M250 / M251 microphones
- "New Old Stock" Philips 5480W tube
- Rogers board with a point-to-point wiring
- Specially manufactured output transformer
- Switchable cardioid / omnidirectional polar pattern
- Frequency range: 20 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Max. sound pressure level: 136 dB
- Sensitivity: 16 mV / Pa
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dBA
- Impedance: <200 Ohm
- Capsule diameter: 34 mm
- Microphone dimensions (L x Ø): 250 x 50 mm
- Microphone weight: 600 g
- Dimensions of the power supply unit (W x H x D): 200 x 100 x 100 mm
- Weight of the power supply unit: 1.5 kg
- Incl. carrying case
- microphone case
- power supply unit
- elastic suspension and XLR connection cable
PROS
- • Handmade capsule nails the classic Neumann M251 character.
- • Philips 5480W tube delivers warmth and pleasing harmonic richness.
- • Rogers board and point-to-point wiring ensure clean, robust signal path.
- • Included accessories like the carrying case add serious value.
CONS
- • Omnidirectional pattern is somewhat limited in modern, dense recording scenarios.
- • The large capsule and body contribute to a substantial, less nimble feel.
- • Premium-priced, placing it outside reach for many home studios.
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Large-Diaphragm Tube Microphone
Polar Pattern
Switchable Cardioid / Omnidirectional
Frequency Range
20 - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL
136 dB
Sensitivity
16 mV / Pa
Connector
XLR
Weight
600 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a very credible approximation; it captures much of the character but lacks the ultimate refinement and air of the original, especially at the extremes of the frequency spectrum.
Golden Age Audio has done a good job; I've heard minimal noise, but it’s always wise to test in your own setup to ensure compatibility and a clean signal.
The 5480W tubes have a finite lifespan, generally a few thousand hours; replacements are available, although they can be pricier than standard tubes.
