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 KNUCKLE HEAD Short Ribbon Microphone

Fitted with Lundahl LL2912 transformer 

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Assembled in the USA


Black Body/Polished Nickel Grill

The Knuckle Head is a passive ribbon microphone that combines the acoustic components of the successful Fat Head ribbon with a shockmounted headbasket design reminiscent of early broadcast microphones.

The ribbon motor uses Neodymium magnets surrounding a 2.2-micron corrugated aluminum ribbon measuring 5mm x 45mm. The ribbon is mounted symmetrically within the magnetic gap, making the Knuckle Head suitable as the “mid” mic in a MS setup — the front and back of the mic should produce the same sound.

The ribbon motor and headbasket are suspended within a 6-inch diameter metal hoop by eight springs. The output transformer is located within the cylindrical shaft below the shockmount hoop.

Distressed Antique Copper Finish


 

The Knuckle Head offers a distressed antique copper finish that is hand-applied to each individual microphone. By using this method, every Knuckle Head becomes unique with it's own character and is destined to become an old school classic.

Antique copper finish- Regular Price: $449.99
Black body/nickle grill- Regular Price: $419.99

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Specifications:

  • Type: Ribbon (velocity) Microphone
  • Ribbon type & Dimensions: 99% Pure aluminum, 2.2 micron, 1 3/4" (L) X 3/16" (W)
  • Polar pattern: Figure 8 Symmetrical design
  • Sensitivity: -56 db +/- 2 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
  • Frequency response: See PDF below
  • Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
  • Recommended load impedance: >1000 Ohms
  • Max.SPL (1% THD @1000 Hz): 165 dB
  • Connector: 3-Pin male XLR
  • Size: Diameter: O.D. grill:3", O.D. ring:6", O.D. body:7/8", Overall length:10"

Includes:

  • KNUCKLE HEAD ribbon microphone
  • Aluminum case
  • Premium adjustable mounting clip
  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
  • Specifications and typical measurement report

Frequency Response and Polar Pattern:

PDF Frequency Report

Quality aspects of the Lundahl

Optional Lundahl transformer available

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"Best Value in Audio Today"
"Cascade Ribbon technology is the best value in audio today, if you are making music you NEED these mics. Nothing surpasses the natural sound of ribbons and Cascade makes this classic sound within the reach of virtually any studio".
Aaron Levinson/ Grammy Award Winner

 

 

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