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CardioidSoundelux U195

discontinued Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Soundelux U195

Description

The “Elux 195” was discontinued with the demise of the Soundelux name, but the man behind the microphone — David Bock — reintroduced an identical microphone under the name Bock 195. The following description applies to that mic as well; click through to the Bock 195 page for additional information.

Unique to the U195 is the “Fat/Norm” switch. The Norm position provides an extended flat response with slightly elevated high end typical of FET condensers, while Fat creates a low end boost between 10Hz and 400Hz for the distinctive sound of many classic cardioid condensers. The U195 also provides a variable pad (0dB to ?30dB) and rumble filter (-10dB at 30 Hz) — further enhancing this microphone’s extraordinary versatility.

Component selection and construction reflect Soundelux’s dedication to lasting quality. The capsule uses the same 1-inch gold-sputtered diaphragm as the highly regarded Soundelux U95. This capsule is reported to have been manufactured by 797 Audio.

The electronics package has no surface mount components. Instead, it incorporates Roderstein resistors, low ESR elecrolytic capacitors, polypropylene coupling capacitors and a unique FET circuit exhibiting remarkable low noise, low capacitance, and extended high frequency characteristics.

Ample headroom throughout prevents the FET “fizzle” plaguing other designs, while a massive output transformer maintains coherent signal integrity across the full audio bandwidth.

For budget-conscious studios facing a wide range of demands, a U195 serves as the “do-it-all” premium condenser microphone. It delivers superb results on lead vocal tracks as well as in VO/ADR use, providing remarkable fullness and presence with exceptionally low background noise.

The Soundelux U195 is also known as: Elux195.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (10 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: Variable,0-30dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: Low end boost (Via Switch)
  • Filter: -10dB at 30 Hz (Via Switch)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
25mm (0.98'') 50 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 125 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
795g (28.04oz) 195mm (7.68'') 53mm (2.09'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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