Baby Tube

Common name: Manley Laboratories Baby Tube

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The Baby Tube is a compact, front addressed large diaphragm cardioid vacuum tube microphone. It use the same capsule as the Reference cardioid with a different circuit based around an EF86 valve. It is ideal for piano, drums, percussion and acoustic guitar. Includes briefcase, power supply, 30 ft. cable and shock-mount.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
Hz - kHz
Output Sensitivity
17 mV/Pa
Max SPL
150
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
-
Recommended Load
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
EF 86 - 6267

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
7-pin
Connector notes
Available Colours
Silver
Weight
1020 g
Length
Min diameter width
Max diameter
Depth

Accessories

Included
Briefcase, power supply, 30 ft. cable and shock-mount.
Optional