Brauner Introduces Phantom V Microphone

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Transducer manufacturer Brauner Microphones will formally unveil the Phantom V - their first variable-pattern, non-tube (FET), large diaphragm microphone - at the 117th AES Convention in San Francisco.

Building on the Phantom C fixed cardioid FET model, Brauner's latest addition to the Phantom Series, offers switchable omni-directional, cardioid, and figure-eight polar patterns, as well as a -15dB pad.

The Dirk Brauner-designed, German-crafted, Phantom V features a satin nickel finish and the renowned, hefty build quality for which Brauner microphones are known. The Phantom V - whose capsule is based on the Brauner VM1 tube microphone - boasts a self-noise of 8dBa, a maximum SPL of 142dB at 0.3% THD, and a frequency range of 20Hz-22kHz. The Phantom V package comes complete with the Brauner SMV shock-mount suspension system, custom aluminum case, cable, and user manual.

Brauner mics are sold direct in U.S. by TransAudio Group, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

MSRP: $2,500