"The Globe" is based on dual diaphragm large size true electrostatic capsule. Highest quality 6-micron Mylar film active diaphragm is sputtered with our special formula gold mixture, and tensioned on a precisely made brass back-plate. It provides faster transient impulse response, minimum sound coloration, better low frequency response. and the ability to handle high sound pressure levels. Each capsule is carefully checked for all parameters and measured in an anechoic chamber for optimum of performance.

Unidirectional cardioid polar pattern effectively reduces ambient studio noise, but the frontal incidence angle is optimally wide. The microphones head-grille is made of multi-layer brass mesh, an acoustic filter that reduces plosive sounds, breath, pop and wind noise, minimizes internal resonance, without affecting high frequencies and sound transparency. A metal mesh studio pop-filter and a polyurethane open cell foam wind-screen are available as options.

The internal solid state pre-amplifier is based on class-A fully discrete transformer-less circuit, using the highest quality selected components. The circuit is designed under the highest audio standards and provide linear audio frequency range, high dynamics, low self-noise, and very low audio distortion of all types.

Rugged microphone construction and two internal shock-mounts, separate for the capsule and for the electronics, effectively reduce stand rumble, outside infrasonic interference and mechanical shocks. "The Globe" is ready for operation on the supplied stand adapter, but for the best isolation we recommend the optional external elastic suspension studio shock-mount.

APPLICATIONS:

"The Globe" microphone is designed for the recording studio needs and is capable of capturing vocal, piano, guitars, drums, percussion, strings, wind and many other sound sources. The microphone can be successfully used in professional sound reinforcement systems, in broadcast and TV studios, in movie and video industry, project studios and home recording, and many other applications.

VOCALS

"The Globe" is great on vocals. Use them 2 to 10 cm from capsule to get the best results. There is no need to worry about the microphone overload in case of close using. Using pop-filter in studio, or foam wind-screen in live application can additionally help to reduce plosive sounds, breath, pop and wind noises.

PIANO

"The Globe" gives excellent results on piano. Use a pair or more for stereo recording. There are many methods with close miking, distance miking and combined miking.

ACOUSTIC GUITARS

"The Globe" gives excellent results on both - metal string acoustic guitars and classical nylon string acoustic guitars. Right placement is the most important factor again. We recommend to begin with facing the microphone to guitars neck, where it joins the body, at some 10 cm distance from it. Use a pair or more microphones for stereo recording.

ELECTRIC GUITARS

"The Globe" gives excellent results for all - a dynamic and bright clean amp sound, for aggressive lead guitar overdrive and distortion sounds, and for warm jazzy tones recording. Place the microphone at 5 to 10 cm from the center of a loudspeaker to get more upper frequencies, or move the microphone toward the cone edge to get a fuller tone with more mid and low frequencies. We recommend orienting a microphone diaphragm under some angle with a loudspeaker diaphragm to avoid low frequency peaks. Larger distance from the loudspeaker will add more air and room acoustics and soften high frequencies. There are endless methods of combining close miking, distance miking, miking from a backside of an open speaker box, experimenting with different room acoustics, etc.

DRUMS

"The Globe" fast impulse transient response, crystal clear highs and loud SPL handling make it excellent for the drum recording, especially for snare drum, overhead and hi-hat. The advisable distance is 5 to 10 cm from a drum rim, but you can try different positions and angles. A bigger distance will add more air, environment and naturalness. A smaller distance will increase the low frequencies and separation from other sound sources. You can use a pair as overhead microphones. There are different methods to record drums - from one pair of stereo microphones for right balanced drum kit in an optimal acoustics room, to several microphones on each drum kit unit.

PERCUSSION

Like the drum recording "The Globe" microphone gives transparent, clean and real results in all kinds of percussion recording. The distance of 25 cm is the best to start. Closer distance will add more details, tone and separation. Larger distance will add room ambience, naturalness and blending with other instruments.

BOWED STRINGS

"The Globe" is an excellent choice for recording all kinds of bowed string instruments. The distance of 25 to 40 cm above the instrument bridge is preferable for violin and viola. The distance of 10 to 20 cm in front of bridge is right for double bass or cello.

BRASS AND WIND

The smooth, natural tone of "The Globe" microphone makes it the best choice to record saxophone and other brass and wind instruments. For the clarinet and the soprano saxophone use the microphone 10 to 30 cm above the horn and lowest pads. For the other saxophones place the microphone 5 to 15 cm in front of the lip of the bell. For the flute place the microphone above the middle of the instrument. Use 10 to 50 cm distances for the trumpet, the trombone, the French horn, the tuba and other brass instruments.

Transducer type electrostatic

Operating principal pressure gradient

Diaphragms active diameter 25 mm

Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Polar pattern unidirectional, cardioid

Output impedance 50 ohms

Rated load impedance 1000 ohms

Suggested load impedance > 500 ohms

Sensitivity at 1000 Hz into 1000 ohms load 22 mV/Pa

S/N Ratio CCIR 468-3 weighted 76 dB

S/N Ratio DIN/IEC 651 A-weighted 87 db-A

Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC A-weighted 6 dB-A

Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD at 1000 ohm load 134 dB

Dynamic range of the microphone preamplifier 128 db

Phantom powering voltage on pins 2 & 3 of XLR +48 V (+/-4 V)

Current consumption < 2 mA

Output connector 3-pin XLR male, gold plated contacts

Signal polarity positive toward pressure on a diaphragm produces positive polarity voltage on XLR pin #2 relatively to pin #3

Dimensions and weight 220 mm height, 44 mm diameter, weight 350 g

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

G-WS wind-screen

V-MC microphone cable