Peluso VTB Microphone
Best versatile tube microphone for professional vocal and instrument recording.
This bottle mic captures the soul of vintage German engineering while ditching the typical noise floor issues of old-school tubes. It offers a modern, polished sound that sits perfectly in a mix, though you trade that gritty, lo-fi character for a cleaner, more versatile studio workhorse.
$1313.00
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Alto Music
Who it's for
- Engineers seeking classic warmth and harmonic richness
- Studio professionals needing flexible recording patterns
- Artists investing in long-term, reliable studio gear
Who should skip it
- Users preferring low-maintenance, cool-running equipment
- Home recordists working with limited budgets
- Mobile producers requiring simple, plug-and-play setups
Performance breakdown
Sonic Versatility
Nine switchable polar patterns handle any recording scenario with ease.
Noise Floor
Innovative circuitry keeps self-noise remarkably low for a tube microphone.
Build Quality
Robust American craftsmanship ensures long-term reliability in professional studio environments.
Frequency Range
Extensive 25 Hz to 24 kHz response captures immense sonic detail.
SPL Handling
High maximum SPL capacity allows for tracking loud sources without distortion.
Ease of Integration
Complete system includes everything needed for immediate professional studio deployment.
Key Specs
Capsule Type
Condenser Pressure Gradient with 32 mm capsule
Frequency Response
25 Hz to 24 kHz
Polar Pattern
9 - Switchable
Sensitivity
> 11 mv/pa
Impedance
200 ohms
Maximum SPL
150 dB(A) with 15 dB pad engaged
Equivalent Noise
15 dB(A)
Tube Type
Glass triode 5784 or 6J1PB
Power Requirements
Dedicated Power Supply, 115V or 230V AC
Dimensions
50mm x 225 mm
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