The Amethyst Vintage

Common name: Violet Microphones The Amethyst Vintage

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The Amethyst Vintage is a similar to the Standard but uses a dual-diaphragm capsule. It has a slightly wider cardioid response and twin 25 mm 6-micron gold-sputtered Mylar diaphragms. The grille is a multi-layer brass mesh type and the electronics are transformer-less discrete Class A.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
21 mV/Pa
Max SPL
134
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
18 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
7 dB-A
Output Impedance
50Ω
Recommended Load
0.5kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
2 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Violet.
Weight
350 g
Length
168 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
63 mm
Depth
41mm

Accessories

Included
Wooden microphone box. Elstic stand mount.
Optional
Shockmount, pop filter, windscreen.