GT44

Common name: Groove Tubes GT44

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The Groove Tubes GT44 is a mid-sized diaphragm end-fire tube microphone . It features a hand-assembled, hand-tested 0.75-inch diameter machined brass capsule with a thin 6-micron evaporated-gold diaphragm. This provides high sensitivity and transparent sound across the full frequency spectrum. Groove Tubes rigorous quality control also insures that each mic is within +/-1 dB of a golden bmicrophone spec. The capsules are interchangeable and supercardioid and omni versions are offered.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
28 mV/Pa
Max SPL
130
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
20 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
0.5kΩ
Powering
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
6205/EF734
Tube Brand
GT Electronics

Switchable Options

Pad
15dB
Filter/EQ
75Hz 12dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-7M
Connector notes
(XLR-7 on microphone)
Available Colours
Platinum
Weight
341 g
Length
191 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
22 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Mount, shock mount, cable, PSU
Optional