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The Tonelux JC37 Large Diaphragm Tube Microphone is the product of an endeavor by legendary engineer/producer, Joe Chiccarelli to create a present-day production microphone having the utility and singular sonic characteristics of the Sony C37a mics, manufactured in mid 20th century.
Retaining the base elements of the original design – a vacuum tube buffered 37 mm single diaphragm transducer with transformer output, the JC37 foregoes selectors for pattern, frequency response, output impedance and level of the original in favor of a cleaner signal path.
As with the mic stand mount, a three meter cable is integrated into the body of the mic and connects to a Tonelux Universal Microphone Power Supply that is capable of powering two microphones as a stereo setup. Consideration to this is reflected in the carrying case, which holds two microphones along with the PSU.
In order to provide today’s recording engineer with the sonic attributes of the original design, extraordinary care was taken to determine each contributing element in the signal path, as well as physical construction such as the head grill, etc. Listening tests throughout have been conducted at the legendary Sunset Sound Studios with access to their collection of C37a mics.
The JC37, presently in manufacture is the first in the line of Tonelux branded mics – along with a solid state BC37 in concurrent development.
Providing power to the JC37 microphone is a variation of the Tonelux universal tube microphone power supply, which with its adjustable B+ and heater voltage — along with selectable heater elevation can be configured to operate nearly any vacuum tube microphone in existence.
I/O for two JC37 microphones is provided for stereo/dual miking capability, meaning the mics are available in pairs, or that a second JC37 may be purchased at a later time, without the additional cost of another PSU.
The Toneluxe JC37 is decidedly warm and sweet. Be prepared for it to sound different than the average mic that adds presence and brightness to cut through a mix, which describes most mics. If you have a source that calls for extra lower mid focus and an understated upper mid and treble, the JC37 is your ticket to warm creamy sweetness. It will also stand out visually as a compact mold breaker, not to be confused with anything else, other than the original Sony that it is a faithful copy of in all but the least useful details. For almost twice the price, the Manley Silver offers a bit more upper mid clarity and top end on your consonances, if that's what you're after, but the Toneluxe is the king of cream. On quiet sources you'll want lots of clean gain, just like the original Sony. You won't need any more warmth downstream in the preamp, converter, compressor, or other processing unless you really want it wooly. In fact, you might find yourself adding a HPF and some top end with an EQ. But if you do, what top end you add will lack any roughness. You could definitely do worse than to spend your money on the Toneluxe, if it suits your needs and taste.
If you wanna have a million dollar sound on a shoe string budget Get yourself a couple unique mics vintage queen and call it a day. You will be riding a swift creek of internet streams in no time. The tonelux jc37 has a definitive sound. It will print a tone on your Internet glam lifestyle so be ready and be aware.
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