Chandler REDD Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Built-In Tube Preamplifier

The Chandler Limited REDD Microphone fuses the concept of a large-diaphragm condenser together with the well-regarded REDD.47 line amplifier. With controls for the preamplifier circuit split between the included power supply and the microphone itself, this unit aims to give you the shortest distance between two quintessential elements in your recording chain. Make no mistake, this is an unmistakably EMI-style, large-diaphragm condenser sporting a handmade, hand-milled platinum membrane. It provides both cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. However, as this microphone integrates with a version of the classic REDD.47 tube preamp, use of an external pre is not necessary. Many of the preamplifier’s controls are available right from the microphone. For changing the harmonic content/tonal character, NORM and DRIVE settings are found at the bottom of the mic. You’ll also note the polarity-invert switch, as well as a pad switch, the polar pattern selector, and a prominent gain knob. On the included PSU, yo...