Description
Better than live
The 017 TUBE and 017 FET microphones deliver the same rich, warm, and detailed sound as you would expect when you look at their refined design. Assembled 100% by hand and perfected to surpass even the boldest expectations.
Modern classic
The 017 series microphones produce impeccable classic sound that only engineers could imagine in a modern microphone. With a clear and open top end, a soft and elegant midrange, and rich yet balanced low frequencies, they are considered some of the best condenser microphones for recording vocals. At the same time, these microphones quickly attract instrumentalists who aim to capture natural sound with a beautiful character. The 017 TUBE has quickly become the number one vocal microphone for performers such as Coldplay, Radiohead, Shawn Mendes, the Lumineers, Paramore, and many others. Well-known producers such as Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, Paul McCartney, Beck), Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Lumineers, Lady Gaga), Sylvia Massy (Prince, Johnny Cash), and Butch Walker (Pink, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne) use this microphone as their main tool in their work.
Tube vs fet
The 017 Series offers a choice of 2 circuit designs - tube and transistor (FET). Both models use the same capsule, have a unified form factor, and provide a similar sound. But despite their similarity, there are significant differences. The 017 FET - microphone with a field-effect transistor-based circuit captures transients faster and sounds drier and more collected, while the tube microphone 017 TUBE, with a softer and smoother top end, is ideal for situations where warm sound and distinctive color are required.
Innovations and traditions
Engineers at the SOYUZ company have honed their skills for years studying, developing, and servicing classics. They have put all their knowledge into creating the capsule for the 017 series. S17 - a special capsule with a clear and open top end, a soft and elegant midrange, and a rich yet balanced low end. Based on the classic K67 capsule developed in 1960, the S17 capsule uses a 34 mm membrane with gold coating that is specially stretched and tuned by hand. In combination with the original circuitry, this capsule is like no other.
Handcrafted
Like all SOYUZ microphones, the 017 series is entirely handmade. The signature "Soyuz" transformer, 6J1P tube, handcrafted and tuned capsule together create a rich and full sound across the entire frequency range with an open and natural top end. Handcrafted capsules allow these microphones to capture the finest details, the full depth, and warmth of sound.
Features:
- Open and noble top end, warm midrange, and balanced low end;
- Careful point-to-point circuit assembly;
- Unique proprietary capsule design;
- Custom transformer adds character and depth to the sound;
- Comes in handmade oak cases;
- Fully handmade at the SOYUZ factory in Tula;
- Capsule: S17 - two 34 mm membranes (one with gold coating);
- Tube type - 6J1P;
- Power supply - dedicated power supply unit BP-017.
Package Includes:
- Microphone;
- Oak case;
- Power supply unit;
- 6-pin cable (5 m);
- Shock mount;
- Swivel mount;
- Documentation.
Characteristics:
Brand - SOYUZ (СОЮЗ)
Audio signal format - mono
Capsule diameter, mm - 34
Connectors - XLR
Diaphragm size - with a small membrane
Free-field sensitivity without load (1 kHz), mV/Pa - 16
Impedance, Ohms - 270
Max SPL, dB - 120
Microphone polar pattern - cardioid
Microphone type - condenser
Minimum load resistance, Ohms - 270
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB - 120
The highest microphone frequency, kHz - 20
The lowest microphone frequency, Hz - 20
Depth, mm - 55
Height, mm - 226
Width, mm - 55
Weight, g - 950
Country of origin - Russia
Service life, months - 60
Warranty, months - 48
