Cascade Microphones : Cascade MX-56

Cascade MX-56 1.07 Multi-Pattern Vacuum Tube Condenser

The Cascade MX-56 vacuum tube microphone establishes a whole new level of performance and features. The MX-56 features a 9-point polar pattern selector located on it's custom power supply. This allows the user to switch between the standard omni-directional, cardioid, and figure-8 (bi-directional) patterns gradually thus providing superior control in any recording environment. The size of the 24K gold-sputtered diaphragm has increased from a standard 1" to a super-large 1.07". This results in a fatter bottom end response and a higher sensitivity. The microphone uses a replaceable 12AX7 tube in its circuit and boasts a very low self-noise rating for a microphone of its type. For a warm tone and a character that engineers and soloists have come to love with vintage technology, choose the new MX-56 microphone.

Specifications:
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20kHz
Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional, Cardioid, figure8, and 6 intremediate stages, all selectable on AC powering unit
Diaphragm: 1.07" 24K gold-sputtered
Sensitivity: 12mV/Pa or -38.5(±2dB)
Tube: 12AX7
Output Impedance: =200 ohm
Equivalent Noise Level: 16dB (A weighted)
THD: <0.5% at 130dB SPL
Power Requirement: Dedicated Power Supply with Polar Pattern Selection
Security: Serial number is engraved into the body on all Cascade microphones.

Frequency Responses / Polar Patterns:

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