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SK49 Multi-patern Tube Microphone

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The SK49 is a large diaphragm condenser tube microphone. The design was inspired by the legendary Neumann M49 with the addition of intermediary patterns and a switchable high pass filter.

The SK49 sounds fantastic, warm and clear on all sources.

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SK49




The SK49 is a large diaphragm condenser tube microphone. The design was inspired by the legendary Neumann M49 with the addition of intermediary patterns and a switchable high pass filter.

The SK49 sounds fantastic, warm and clear on all sources.



Highlights

  • Inspired by Neumann M49,
  • Multi pattern, from omni to cardio, to figure of 8 in nine steps
  • Switchable 80Hz high pass filter,
  • Large diaphragm capsule produced by Arienne Audio,
  • Military grade Philips NOS tube,
  • Cinemag CM13101 Enriched harmonic large transformer (USA),
  • Medical grade PSU 100-240V,
  • High grade components throughout,
  • High grade double sided PCB with plated holes,
  • Sounds great on everything,
  • Shockmount included,
  • Cable XLR-7pins included,
  • Available assembled or as a full kit (everything included).
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What's in the kit?

Absolutely everything!

  • Microphone shell, shockmount, cable,
  • Capsule,
  • Passive components (resistors, capacitors),
  • Cinemag transformer
  • Active components (tube, transistors, LED, ...),
  • Electromechanical elements (switches, knobs),
  • Connectors, relays,
  • PCB's,
  • PSU case,
  • All hardware

You bring the solder (use good quality solder, 1mm diameter max).


Difficulty level

The SK49 kit is not a difficult build but it requires a lot of care because some parts (capsule) are really fragile. In addition, the very high impedance circuit requires specific treatments such as cleaning the PCB with isopropyl alcohol.

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Technical specifications

Measure Conditions Value
Output impedance 200Ω
Maximum SPL f=1kHz, Dist<1% 130dB
Self noise A weighted 3.8uV-20dBA
Sensitivity -35dB re 1 V at 1 Pa (18mV @ 94dB)

Male voice and piano recorded with SK49 mics and MP573 pres

 

Female voice and piano recorded with SK49 mics and MP573 pres

 

SK49/MP573 on vocals, guitar and drums overheads

 

Sound Skulptor SK49 vs Neumann M49 on drums

 

Sound Skulptor SK49 vs Neumann M49 on acoustic guitar

 

Reviews

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Udo Terlisten
 02/11/2024

A great microphone

During the last weeks I used the SK49 on a lot of vocal sessions, female and male.The results are stunning.This convinced me to get another one as a stereo pair on instruments, (chamber) orchestra, choir etc.Again absolutely great sounding.The capsule is fantastic,usefull in a lot of situations.
Has a lot of of polar patterns "in between" the standards which makes it even more universal (9 in complete!) - plus hpf if you want.A very warm sounding though not too coloured,clean,wide open and really full range microphone!
Everything I have heard from it while recording with "clean" gear like Millennia Preamps etc.was spot-on.When used with a more colored amp like 1073s etc it can easily convert itself into a soundmonster.....if you're after that...? Gorgeous!

The build quality is excellent, everything is included down to the very last nut and bolt.
The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.Just be patient and keep your workbench clean.
Once done you will have a marvelous microphone that stacks up to the "big ones" with ease!

A big thank you and my deepest respect to the people at Sound Skulptor!

Chapeau!

P.S.:Did I mention that it looks absolutely killer?

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SK49 Multi-patern Tube Microphone

The SK49 is a large diaphragm condenser tube microphone. The design was inspired by the legendary Neumann M49 with the addition of intermediary patterns and a switchable high pass filter.

The SK49 sounds fantastic, warm and clear on all sources.

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