023 Series

Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone

$1399 USD

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Thick low-end, pronounced mid-range, and smooth top-end

Includes 20 dB pad for loud sources

Custom large capsule designed and machined in-house

Proprietary toroidal transformer imparts color and depth

Comes in a hand-crafted Russian hardwood box

100% handmade at the Soyuz Base in Tula, Russia

Color and Clarity

Featuring a distinct blend of color and clarity, the Soyuz 023 condenser is perfect for capturing everything from drums to amplifiers. With its forgiving top-end, smooth midrange, and thick lows, The 023 complements the aggressive tonalities of brighter instruments – and vocals – without sacrificing transients or detail.

Greg Wells

Adele, Ariana Grande, Keith Urban

Wow. Quite blown away by the sound. I compared the 023 and 017 to my holy grail 47 and 251, and they happily live on the same city block, which is a tiny snobby elitist block!!!!

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The Workhorse

The 023 is an exceptionally easy microphone to use: it captures a full, balanced sound, regardless of placement and distance. An exceptionally forgiving sonic profile makes it an excellent choice for singers seeking a warm, colorful texture that is, nonetheless, true to the source. On louder and bass-heavy sources like electric guitar amplifiers, kick drums, and bass amplifiers, the 023 delivers a tight, full-bodied punch that captures the low-end extension of instruments with the clarity to cut through a dense mix. In addition, the proprietary Soyuz transformer imparts a thickness and character that enhances and complements sources that generally demand accuracy: cello, upright bass, bass clarinet, trombone and so forth.

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A Heritage of Innovation, a Tradition of Excellence

The engineers at Soyuz have spent decades studying, servicing and building classic microphones; Soyuz’ machinists are the best in the world. This unique pool of knowledge, craft, and skill – combined with the ears of numerous musicians, producers and audio engineers – has culminated in the creation of the 023’s custom S23 capsule. A different design than that of the 017 series, the S23 is Soyuz’ reimagining of Lomo’s Russian version of the CK12 capsule: with its thick low-end, pronounced mid-range, and detailed top-end – one that is forgiving and flatters high-frequency sources rather than exaggerating them – we believe that we have improved upon a classic.

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Handcrafted

As with all Soyuz microphones, the 023 is completely handmade: bodies and capsules are manually machined and transformers are wound in-house in Tula, Russia. The 023's unique character comes from the triple back plate system which is unlike any other capsule in production.

Specifications

Type:

FET condenser microphone

Capsules:

Two 33mm membranes (one gold sputtered)

Frequency Range:

30Hz / 18kHz

Polar Pattern:

Cardioid

Sensitivity:

24.5 mV/Pa

Impedance:

190 Ohms

SPL:

140 dB

Equivalent Noise:

18 dB (a-weighted)

Power:

Phantom 48V

Size:

194mm length x 47mm diameter

Weight:

510g(single microphone)

Extras:

Wooden microphone box, -20 dB pad, mic holder

023 Series

Color and Clarity

The Workhorse

A Heritage of Innovation, a Tradition of Excellence

Handcrafted

Specifications

Reviews

Products

Contacts

023 Series

Color and Clarity

The Workhorse

A Heritage of Innovation, a Tradition of Excellence

Handcrafted

Specifications

Reviews

Products

Contacts

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