Violet Design THE-WEDGE

Violet Design's "The Wedge" condenser microphone is designed for the highest quality of studio recording. It produces a deep, dimensional sound, and boasts a wider range of applications than its predecessor, the Dolly. Its multi-layered, wedge-shaped head effectively reduces plosive sounds and other noises such as wind or breath. The Wedge's capsule is made of high-quality, 6-micron Mylar film, and its innovative freestanding design results in a more open and detailed sound. The fast transient response, crystal clear highs and loud SPL handling make it excellent for recording drums, especially for snare drum, overhead and hi-hat. It is also excellent for piano, electric and acoustic guitars, bowed strings and brass instruments.

The critical first stage circuit is located close to the capsule to further improve sound quality. The large dual-diaphragm is precisely tensioned, adjusted on back plates, and sputtered with Violet's exclusive gold alloy mixture. It allows the microphone to give a faster impulse transient response without sound coloration or low-frequency reduction, and also makes it capable of handling high sound pressure levels.

The internal solid-state preamplifier of The Wedge is a Class-A fully discrete transformer-less circuit, built using high quality, hand selected components. The circuit is designed to achieve the highest audio standards and provides flat frequency response, high dynamics, low self-noise, and very low audio distortion of all types. The Wedge should be used with high quality, regulated 48V phantom power. Gold-plated pins on the XLR output provide a clean and noise-free connection.

Specifications:

• Transducer Type: Electrostatic Condenser
• Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Diaphragm's Diameter (inch/mm): 1"/27 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 @ 1000 Hz into 1000 ohms Load: 33 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: 5.5 dB-A
• Maximum SPL (<0.5% THD @ 1000 ohms): 133.5 dB
• Dynamic Range of Microphone Preamplifier: 128 db
• Phantom Powering Voltage on XLR Pins 2 & 3 Relatively Pin #1: +48V (±4 V)
• Phantom Current Consumption: < 2mA
• Output Connector: 3-pin XLR Male, gold plated contacts
• Dimensions (inch/mm): 8.66 x 1.7"/307 x 68 mm
• Weight (lbs/grams): 12.6 oz/357.2 g
• Included Accessories: Comes in a solid wooden box, with stand holder & user's manual