Description
A Smooth Silver Lining
Based on the 1950’s classic Sony C-37A, the Manley Reference Silver features a rich, warm low-end while smoothing out harsh high frequencies. This sonic profile makes the Reference Silver a perfect choice for female vocalists, horn sections, and drum overheads. The backside of the capsule features a unique and adjustable acoustic chamber which adjusts the pickup pattern from Cardioid to Omni, making it the perfect choice for a number of sources. The engineers at Manley chose to use David Josephson’s renowned C-3 capsule, which is a stellar recreation of the unique C-37 capsule. Paired with the highest build quality, and Manley’s IRON output transformers, the Reference Silver is sure to be a go-to choice whenever you need the rich, warm sounds of the C-37A.
Manley Reference Silver in one take
- Based on the classic Sony C-37A
- Condenser Transducer hand made in USA by Josephson Audio
- Single-Sided Large Diaphragm Capsule Edge Tensioned
- 5 Micron Evaporated Gold Diaphragm 1″ diameter
- Dual Pattern Cardioid or Omni Directional adjustable via vent on the backplate
- 5670 Internal Vacuum Tube Head Amplifier
- Hand Wound Nickel Core Manley Iron Output Transformer
Specifications
- Output Impedance: 30 Ohms
- High Pass Filter Switch -3dB @ 55Hz 6dB/8va
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 10Hz-30kHz, AMP to 60kHz
- MAXIMUM INPUT SPL: 150 dB SPL at Capsule
- SENSITIVITY: 7mV/Pa
- AMPLIFIER TYPE: 2 Triode Gain Block Lo Z Output
- OUTPUT POLARITY: Balanced XLR, Pin 2 Hot, Pin 3 Low
- AMPLIFIER DISTORTION: Less Than 0.05 % THD+N BW 22-22 kHz (1kOhm Load, 1kHz -40dBV Output)
- AMPLIFIER NOISE: Typically -108 dBV “A Weighted”
- BODY: Etched Silver Anodized Aluminum
- Custom Designed Outboard Switched Mode PSU 90V ~ 250VAC Universal Voltage Operation 50Hz-60Hz