The Pearlman TM-1 Tube Microphone is a hand built high-quality microphone made for professional studio use but priced for the home recordist.
Many studios using digital recording, (Pro Tools, etc.), need a front end system to warm up their recordings, welcome the Pearlman TM-1! This is NOT an assembly line microphone; each unit is hand-wired, point to point, and voltage tuned for maximum performance. The microphones were originally built to fill the need for more high quality tube microphones and are now in demand by everyone who has heard them. So, if you’re looking for a tube microphone with characteristics similar to the venerable Neumann U47 but at a tenth of the cost, then you will love this mic!
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The TM-1 features a large diaphragm, 6 micron, gold sputtered capsule which sends the incoming signal to a New Old Stock EF80 tube (electrically identical, except for the heater voltage, to the very expensive Telefunken VF14 used in the famous Neumann U47) to the hand-wired circuit which includes selected WIMA polypropylene coupling capacitors to a state of the art output transformer custom designed (to match the European Tube output impedance) by the wonderful folks at CINEMAG Transformers in Los Angeles.
Hand Built, Not Manufactured
Each Pearlman Microphone is hand-built by Dave Pearlman himself in small batches, right here in the USA. These are not factory-produced microphones - they are individually crafted instruments, assembled with care and tuned by ear to deliver the signature Pearlman sound that engineers and artists around the world love. Because of this boutique, hands-on process, no two Pearlman microphones look exactly alike. You may notice slight tooling marks, finish variations, or other small cosmetic differences from unit to unit. These are normal characteristics of Dave’s hand-built approach and a reflection of the microphone’s authenticity - not defects. In fact, many engineers see these unique touches as part of the charm and artistry that make Pearlman microphones truly special. Please also note that packaging may vary or appear simpler compared to mass-produced brands. Dave puts his focus where it matters most - in the design and sound quality of every microphone he builds. If you’re looking for a microphone that delivers incredible tone, vintage character, and handmade soul, you’ll find that a Pearlman microphone offers something genuinely one-of-a-kind.
Pearlman TM-1 Tube Microphone Includes
- Pearlman TM-1 Tube Microphone
- Power Supply
- Microphone Cable
- Shock Mount
- Aluminum Case
- Manufacturer Warranty
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