Soyuz Microphones 017 FET Large Diaphragm FET Microphone
The Soyuz 017 FET Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone delivers sound as rich, warm, and beautiful as its handcrafted, polished design suggests. Swappable capsules make this high performance microphone at home in a wide range of critical recording applications, from vocals to orchestral instruments. The 017 FET employs the same handmade capsule as the 017 TUBE, a proprietary toroidal transformer, and a completely original circuit design. These elements work together to deliver a tonal character that is as rich and detailed as its tube brother’s, but with the slightly faster transient response characteristic of a FET microphone.
The 017 FET cardioid capsule features a gold-sputtered, hand-tuned one-inch diaphragm. An omni-directional capsule is currently available, with additional patterns in development. As with all Soyuz microphones, the 017 FET is completely handmade: bodies and capsules are manually machined, transformers are wound in-house, and all wiring is true point-to-point. The 017 FET features a carefully designed, low-noise Field Effect Transistor topography and the rich sound of custom in-house created and crafted toroidal transformers.
The classic sound of the 017 was previously considered impossible to achieve with new microphones. Engineers routinely spent small fortunes on vintage condensers and fought to keep them operational as they aged as new models – and even reissues – were often not imbued with the same desired characteristics despite their hefty price tags. This is not surprising: manufacturing techniques have changed, why wouldn’t the results?
With its open top-end, smooth mid-range, powerful – yet balanced – low-end, and remarkably robust build quality, the 017 is destined to be the future benchmark of that elusive mixture of accuracy and sonic flattery that has sent vintage prices soaring.
In addition to excelling at recording vocals and orchestral instruments, the SU-019 has proven to be – with the available 10, 15, or 20db pads – ideal for recording such difficult to capture high-decibel sources as kick drums and guitar and bass amplifiers.
Key Features:
- 100% handmade in Russia;
- Proprietary toroidal transformer;
- 34mm gold sputtered diaphragm capsule;
- Optional capsule: omni;
- Optional pads: -10 dB, -15 dB, -20 dB.
- Heavy duty shock mount;
- Comes in a velvet-lined, hand-crafted Russian hardwood box.
Specifications:
- Type- Condenser microphone
- Capsules- Two 34mm membranes (one gold sputtered)
- Frequency Range- 20Hz/20kHz
- Polar Pattern- Cardioid (swappable) with optional omnidirectional and figure 8
- Sensitivity- 15mV/Pa
- Impedance- 200 Ohms
- SPL- 140 dB
- Equivalent Noise- 18 dB (a-weighted)
- Tube Type- 48 V Phantom
- Power- Dedicated power supply- BP – 017
- Size- 226mm length x 55mm diameter
- Weight- 930g
- Extras- wooden microphone box
The previous single mic box has been upgraded to a custom, handmade, oak suitcase providing a much more elegant way to store and travel with your 017 FET while keeping all the accessories together. We’ve updated the original shockmount to fit neatly in the case (making it slightly shorter in height) and have included an extra “hard mount” for simpler setups and fine tuning mic placement in tight spaces. A matching -20db pad is now included. This previously was one of the most commonly requested after-market accessories and much more versatility to the 017. Try at as a close mic on howling amplifiers or any high SPL source and it’s an absolute dream.