the t.bone GM 55
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the t.bone
GM 55
Product Info
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The t.bone GM 55 is a surprising little package. It's a budget-friendly dynamic mic with a retro vibe and a surprisingly focused sound, perfect for singers needing strong isolation in live settings or for recording vocals on a tight budget. The build quality is better than you’d expect for the price point.
Product Description
- the t.bone GM 55
- Dynamic Microphone
- "Elvis model"
- Polar pattern: Supercardioid
- Frequency range: 40 - 17
- 000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 2.4 mV / Pa
- Peak SPL: 155 dB
- Impedance: 415 Ohm
- On / Off switch
- Head joint
- 5/8" Tripod connector
- Metal housing
- Weight: 527 g (microphone)
- 395 g (table stand)
- Includes plastic case and metal table tripod
PROS
- • Solid metal housing feels surprisingly robust for the price.
- • Supercardioid pattern offers excellent off-axis rejection.
- • Elvis-style head provides a cool, retro aesthetic appeal.
- • Decent frequency response captures vocals with surprising clarity.
CONS
- • Impedance is quite high; requires a preamp or impedance matching.
- • Plastic case feels cheap and offers minimal protection.
- • Supercardioid pattern needs careful mic placement to avoid feedback.
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Key Features
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Frequency Range
40 - 17,000 Hz
Sensitivity
2.4 mV / Pa
Impedance
415 Ohm
Connector
5/8in Tripod connector
Weight
527 g (microphone), 395 g (table stand)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SM58 is a benchmark, but the GM 55 offers a similar focused sound at a much more affordable price, though the SM58's overall robustness is generally superior.
It might; many interfaces prefer lower impedance mics. You'll likely need a preamp or impedance matching transformer to get the best signal.
It’s primarily aesthetic, but the head's shape *can* slightly affect the mic’s proximity effect and high-frequency response, though the effect is minimal.
