Reference Silver

Common name: Manley Laboratories Reference Silver

Production Status: In production

The Reference Silver is a dual pattern large diaphragm tube microphone. The capsule is a David Josephson design recreating the classic C-3 capsule of the Sony C-37a microphone. The Silver is based around a FET followed by a 5670 vacuum tube, Manley Iron transformer and a low-noise switched power supply. It is ideal for both vocal and instrument recording applications. It features a selectable cardioid or omnidirectional polar pattern. Includes shock-mount, power supply and carrying case.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
10Hz - 30 kHz
Output Sensitivity
7 mV/Pa
Max SPL
150
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
30Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
5760

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ
55 Hz 6dB/oct.

Physical Characteristics

Connector
7-pin
Connector notes
Available Colours
Silver Anodised Aluminium
Weight
680.3 g
Length
246.3 mm
Min diameter width
50.8 mm
Max diameter
114.3 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Shock-mount, power supply and carrying case.
Optional