Universal Audio Bock 167 Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
Universal Audio Bock 167 Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone.
The UA Bock 167 large-diaphragm tube condenser mic will give your vocals and instruments the classic smooth tone of the legendary U67* with modern sonic flexibility. Each microphone is handmade in Santa Cruz, California, to the exacting specifications of world‑renowned mic designer David Bock.
Taking inspiration from a studio legend while adding a few new tricks, the Bock 167 from Universal Audio is a large-diaphragm, tube condenser microphone that captures the classic, smooth tone of the venerable U67 and injects modern flexibility. With continuously variable pickup patterns ranging from omnidirectional and figure-8, to cardioid, as well a host of onboard controls for sculpting your sound, the Bock 167 is immensely versatile, offering all of the sonic quality of the original K67 capsule, but with cutting-edge precision and reliability.
This handwired mic boasts three distinct EQ settings for cutting or boosting high frequencies, a -10 dB pad for avoiding unwanted distortions during loud sessions, and a unique fat switch for boosting low-end content between 10 and 400 Hz. This microphone includes a premium wooden storage case, a shockmount, and the UA Bock 167 true linear power supply, which provides the variable pattern control and a fine-tuned power output that will help your mic produce stunning recordings for years to come.
FEATURES:
- Premium large-diaphragm multi-pattern tube condenser mic, lovingly handmade at the UA Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California
- Iconic, "golden unit" mic sounds with modern enhancements by David Bock
- Continuously variable omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8 polar patterns
- Dual-symmetrical K67 capsule and Lundahl transformer
- "Fat" switch provides low-end boost between 10 Hz and 400 Hz, Pad (-10 dB)
- High frequency contour: cut (-1.5 dB @ 5 kHz), cut (-3 dB @ 10 kHz), flat, boost (+2 dB @ 10 kHz)
- Frequency Range: 10 Hz – 18 kHz, ±2 dB
- Max SPL: 118 dB SPL, 1% THD
- NOS EF732 tube
- Requires included UA Bock 167 PSU true linear power supply
- Premium storage case
SPECS:
- Microphone Type - Tube Condenser
- Polar Pattern - Continuously variable: Omnidirectional through Cardioid and Figure-8
- Frequency Range - 10 Hz – 18 kHz, ±2 dB
- Sensitivity - -29 dB (33 mV) ref 1V at 1 Pa, 1 kHz
- Max SPL - 118 dB SPL, 1% THD
- Output Impedance - 200 Ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance - Greater than 2K Ohms
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Adjustable Controls
- Pad (-10 dB): Off, On
- High Frequency:
- Cut (-1.5 dB @ 5 kHz)
- Cut (-3 dB @ 10 kHz)
- Flat
- Boost (+2 dB @ 10 kHz)
- Mode: fat, norm
- Connector - 6-Pin XLR (mic), 3-Pin XLRM (power supply)
- Dimensions - 9” (228 mm) length, 2” (50 mm) diameter
- Weight - 1.58 lbs (716 g)