the t.bone Retro Tube II

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the t.bone Retro Tube II

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Retro Tube II

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 225039
Model: Retro Tube II
Price: $244.20

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The t.bone Retro Tube II delivers a surprising amount of tube warmth for the price. It's a great entry point into tube microphone territory, particularly appealing to singer-songwriters and home studio owners looking for a vintage vibe without spending a fortune. Just be mindful of the noise floor in quieter recordings.

Product Description

  • the t.bone Retro Tube II
  • Professional Large Diaphragm Tube Microphone
  • Retro bottle design housing and modern elastic suspension
  • 35 mm Dual diaphragm
  • Tube preamp
  • Nine selectable polar patterns incl.: Omnidirectional
  • cardioid and figure-8
  • Switchable high-pass filter
  • Switchable 10 dB pad
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 3.6 mV / Pa @ 1000 Hz (cardioid)
  • Impedance: 75 Ohm
  • Equivalent noise level: 16.3 dB (A-weighted)
  • SPL: 150dB
  • Incl. power supply and 7-pin XLR connector cable (10 m)
  • case
  • wooden microphone box
  • shock mount and cable
PROS
  • • Solid build with retro bottle design feels surprisingly robust
  • • Dual diaphragm offers versatility across vocal ranges and instruments
  • • Included power supply and cable simplify setup and reduce initial cost
  • • Warm, vintage tube character adds pleasing coloration to recordings
CONS
  • • Noise floor is noticeable, especially in quieter recording environments
  • • High-pass filter isn't the most precise or effective
  • • Capsule quality doesn't match significantly more expensive competitors

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Key Features

Mic Type Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Figure-8, and variations
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 150 dB
Sensitivity 3.6 mV / Pa @ 1000 Hz (cardioid)
Connector 7-pin XLR
Weight 1.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NT1-A is generally quieter; the Retro Tube II's tube preamp introduces more self-noise, though it's not excessive.
The included power supply is adequate for most uses, but a higher-quality aftermarket unit could potentially offer slightly cleaner power and lower noise.
It's perfectly usable on acoustic guitar; the tube character can add pleasing harmonics, but experiment with the pad to manage levels and avoid distortion.

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