Anyone here with 'mic savvy' who can say if the tech spec on the valve mic
I've just bought is OK?

(All looks positively *luvverly* to me but what TF do I know? :-)


Cut & paste from the online manual (formatting lost, of course):

3. Technical Specifications
Operating principle: Large diaphragm pressure gradient microphone with
vacuum tube preamplifier
Directional characteristics: Cardioid
Sensitivity at 1000 Hz: 20 mV / Pa
-34 dBV re. 1 V / Pa
Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz ± 2.5 dB from published curve
Electrical impedance: 200 ohms ± 25%
Recommended load impedance:
1000 ohms
Pre-attenuation: Switchable to 0 dB and -20 dB
Bass cut: At 100 Hz 12 dB / octave, can be switched-on on the mains unit
Equivalent noise level conforming to DIN 45405 (CCIR 468-2): 30 dB
Equivalent noise level conforming to DIN 45412 (A-weighted): 20 dB-A
Signal-to-noise ratio ref. 1 Pa (A-weighted): 74 dB
Max. sound pressure for k = 3%: (pre-attenuation 0/-20 dB) 63 Pa
130 dB
SPL / 355 Pa
145 dB SPL
Powering: With the delivered N-SOLIDTUBE power supply unit via 115 / 230
VAC,
±15/-10% (50-60 Hz)
Connector: 6 pin XLR
External dimensions: 63/57 Ø x 219 mm (2.5/2.25 Ø x 8.6 inch)
Weight: 920 g (2 lbs.) net
Gross weight incl. packaging: 5.0 kg (11 lbs.) incl. accessories and
travelling case


Only I've kinda done the 'Cheepie Chinky Thing' - had one, sent it back for
a refund....