The model M 222 Modular Vacuum-Tube Microphone Amplifier Module is based on the name of the legendary SCHOEPS tube microphone M 221 B. However, its circuit design does not merely recycle techniques from the sixties; rather it unites a first-quality tube with fully up-to-date circuitry. For example, the audio signal path is transformerless, and the overall specifications and performance are significantly improved. The dimensions and fittings of the M 222 amplifier are the same as those of the CMC series. Any capsules of the Colette Series be used (including the BLM 03 Cg) as well as all Active Accessories such as the CUT, KC, RC and GVC. The NT 222 AC PSU's mains transformer is internal and the output is not switchable to line level. Thanks to its universal output circuitry it can be used with any microphone input, whether phantom powered or not and whether balanced or not. When connected to 48 V phantom power (“P48 ON“), cable runs up to 200 m can be used. “HARMONICS“ (see below) is adjustable in five steps. The power supply offers a “TUBE DIRECT“ switch setting in which there are no semiconductors in the signal path whatsoever. A “HARMONICS“ switch alters the Q-point of the tube, causing the gradual increase of harmonics to set in earlier, to emphasize the typical “tube sound.“
Features:
- Transport case included with M 222
- Box includes: Tube microphone M 222, Microphone cable KS 5U, 5m long. Powering unit NT 222 AC. Popscreen B 5, Microphone clamp SG 20.
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Specifications:
- M 222 Dimensions: Diameter 20 mm, length 116 mm (without MK capsule)
- Connector: XLR-5, gold-plated Sensitivity: 38 mV/Pa with MK 2 S
- Max. SPL: 142 dB without attenuation (THD = 0.5%) with MK 2 S
- Output: transformerless Surface finish: Nextel or nickel
- NT 222AC: Dimensions: 105 mm (4") x 50 mm (2") x 140 mm (5.5"
)
- Input: XLR-5, gold-plated
- Output: XLR-3, gold-plated (balanced, may be connected unbalanced without loss of level)
- Max. Output Level: 3 Vrms into 1 kOhm
- Max. length cable: more than 100 m with line drivers P48-powered, (TUBE DIRECT: 40 m total length)
- Power supply: Powering: 90 – 260 V AC powering
- Switches: ON/OFF, FILTER 60 Hz (12 dB/oct), FILTER 150 Hz (6 dB/oct), HARMONICS (5 positions, for more "tube sound"), UNBAL for single-ended output, ATTEN 10 dB pad. LEDs: green: ON, yellow: HARMONICS, red: OVERLOAD (6 dB headroom), red: P48
Schoeps M 222 Modular Vacuum-Tube Microphone Amplifier Module (code 20947)
Box includes: Tube microphone M 222, Microphone cable KS 5U, 5m long. Powering unit NT 222 AC. Transport case included with M 222.
£1,729.99 (inc vat)