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  Chameleon Labs TS-1 Small Diaphragm Tube Microphone w/ Cardioid & Omni Capsules
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  • 1 of Chameleon Labs TS-1H HyperCardioid Capsule for the TS-1 ($99.00 value!)
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    Chameleon Labs TS-1 Details
    The Chameleon Labs TS-1 is a small diaphragm tube condenser microphone, unique in design, and versatile in application.  Driven by newly designed vacuum tube electronics, the TS-1 provides an unmatched combination of sparkle and warmth without the overly bright sonic qualities of other leading pencil condensers.
     
    Chameleon Labs TS-1 Features
    • TS-1 small diaphragm tube condenser microphone
    • AC power supply
    • Cardioid capsule
    • Omni capsule
    • TS-1 shock mount
    • 25-foot 7-pin microphone cable
    • AC power cable
    • Windscreen
    • Aluminum carrying case
    • One year warranty
    Chameleon Labs TS-1 Applications
    The TS-1 is excellent for accurately capturing a wide variety of instruments including stringed, percussion, wind instruments, and more.  This microphone responds extremely well to transients.  It performs flawlessly when recording toms and snares, or being used as an overhead pair.

    Included with the TS-1 are two interchangeable capsules, one cardioid, and the other an omni. The cardioid capsule is best used when you desire to pick up specific sound sources, such as one guitar within an ensemble. The omni capsule is used when you wish to pick up a wider area, such as a group of instruments.

    Chameleon Labs TS-1 Electronic Features
    The TS-1 is a plate loaded, triode-strapped, pentode design using the 5840 tube.  With its capsules designed to withstand up to 130dB SPL, the TS-1 can be used in very loud sonic environments without significant distortion. A hypercardioid capsule is also available as an optional accessory. An optional adaptor, model number ADP-1, will allow original CK Series capsules from AKG® to be mounted on the body of the TS-1.
     
    Chameleon Labs TS-1 Specifications
    • Transducer Type: Gold sputtered; 3 microns thick
    • Vacuum Tube: 5840
    • Output Impedance: 200 ohms
    • Sensitivity: -35dB (@ 1kHz, re 0dB=1V/Pa)
    • Noise: 19dB-A
    • Maximum Output: 130dB SPL
    • Frequency Response (+/-4dB): Cardioid Capsule - 70Hz-20kHz; Omni Capsule - 30Hz-20kHz; Hypercardioid Capsule - 80Hz-20kHz
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      0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
     
    Great on Drum Overheads March 5, 2009
    Reviewer: chris holtmeier from Lavista, NE United States  
    Recently used a set of these for drum overheads, through a Trident into Protools HD.

    Nice, full sound without ever being brash on the high end.

    Overall, great value for the money.

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      1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
     
    Lovin' it! August 27, 2007
    Reviewer: Diamond Jim from Oracle, AZ United States  
    As a small project studio owner I have started to put together a collection of decent mid-priced condensor mics (Rode K2, Earthworks TC-20's), Octava MK12, Marshall V69, etc.).

    With the possible exception of the Rode the TS-1 has become the favorite mic here for vocals and acoustic instruments. I have tried it on fiddle and mandolin to and it sounds fantastic.  

    Paired with the Safe Sounds Audio P1 preamp (thanks for the suggestion, War!), the vocals are sweet and clear. The tube in the TS-1 adds just enough warmth without sounding too midrangey.  Definitely worth the money. Sounds better to me than the Neumann KM84 that I borrowed for acoustic guitar.

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