First class components, excellent dynamics and exceptionally low self noise exemplify Brauner microphones. This of course, holds true for the Valvet, a tube microphone based on the already legendary VM1, which provides a unique, finely balanced character.Our objective with the Valvet was to create a tube microphone that would be ideally suited to be used as a spot microphone through small construction and the use of a newly developed microphone suspension.

 

The Valvet produces excellent recordings even under difficult acoustic conditions due to its directional characteristics, leaning slightly towards hyper-cardioid while maintaining a high level of back rejection. In omni though, it becomes the perfect choice for ambience recordings. In 1999, the Valvet received the SSAIR Award for best microphone in its category as the VM1 did the year before.

 

The Valvet, boasting the same naturalness and openness as the VM1, produces recordings with wonderful spatial qualities and pleasing proximity and warmth. The Valvet uses the most common directional characteristics - omni and cardioid - and has a phase reverse switch for the use with non-standard pre-amplifiers.

 

In order to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Valvet will be available for a special offer price during a limited period of time, as will be the brandnew Valvet X. So make sure to reserve yours in time!

 

TechSpecs
Equivalent Noise < 11 dB A (IEC651)
 
Signal to Noise > 83 dB (1 Pa/1 kHz-Cardioid)
 
Sensitivity 28 mV / Pa-Cardioid
 
Pattern Omni, Cardioid
 
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 22 kHz
 
Maximum SPL 142 dB SPL @ 0,3 % THD
 
Power Supply 115 V or 230 V
  
Our Brauner products are used by many well-known artists, companies and engineers. Here are some examples:

 

Artists:
Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Tyler (Aerosmith), Stevie Wonder, P. Diddy, Lenny Kravitz, Eddie van Halen, Eric Clapton, Celine Dion, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Warnes, Butch Vig, John Lord, Hans Zimmer, Anita Baker, Sarah Brightman, Julio Iglesias, Bela Fleck, Jim Anderson/Patricia Barber, Donny Osmond, John Fogerty, Frank Sinatra jr., Kathy Mattea, Blixa Bargeld, Ullie Roth, Klaus Doldiger, BAP, Iarla O'Lionaird, Michael Brook, Nicky Rian, Whyclef Jean, Janet Jackson, Neil Young, Donald Fagen, Julian Lennon, Malcolm Luker, Marius Müller Westernhagen, Samy Deluxe, Mousse T, No Angels, Kool Savas, Stefan Raab, ...

 

Companies:
WDR, Pro Sieben, Swedish Radio, Sony Music NYC, Sony Classical/Sound Emporium, Capitol Records Los Angeles, Disney Feature Animation, Todd AO, Skywalker Sound, Ambient Recording, Realworld Studios, Lukas Film...

 

Engineers:
Elliot Scheiner, Al Schmitt, Bruce Swedien, Chuck Ainlay, Neil Dorfsman, Johnny Horesco, Alan Meyerson, Malcom Luker, Steven Kempster, Marc Mancina, Ted Curtis/Upstair Production, Dieter Falk...