Detail 01
6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm
The diaphragm is stated to be thicker gauge and has a gold-sputtered surface.
Product detailSKU #1274319727504
ManleyReference Cardioid Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cardioid-only tube microphone with a 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm, rich tonal balance, and liquid character.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Vocals
- Guitars
- Drum overheads
- Saxophone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Those seeking a clean, intimate sound through 12–18K boosting
- Those who need a pattern other than cardioid
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Cardioid only
The capsule is center-fixed and does not offer additional polar patterns.
Detail 03
Pop and sibilance immunity
The description characterizes its resistance as pretty good.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This model has a center-fixed cardioid-only capsule.
- 02Its character includes high-frequency resonance described as “a little edge” and proximity effect.
- 03For a clean, intimate sound with frequent 12–18K boosting, the supplied data points to the Reference Gold instead.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What polar pattern does the Reference Cardioid use?
It uses a center-fixed cardioid-only capsule.
02What is the diaphragm specification?
It has a 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm.
03What sources is it described as suitable for?
The supplied description highlights guitars, drum overheads, saxophone, and especially vocals.
04Which artists are directly associated with this microphone?
It was used to record all vocals for Britney Spears, N'Sync, and the Backstreet Boys.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51274319727504
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