More realism or rather more character in the reproduction? Normally a question such as this implies a choice between two completely different microphones. This question is no problem for the VMA, it unites these two basic sound characters in one. Through simple switching, you can select between the very natural transparent sound of the VM1 or the markedly full character sound of the VMX, thus you actually have two different Brauner microphones in one single body enabling in essence the sound of a VM1 or a VMX.

 

In the development of the VMA, valuable feedback and input on the tonal qualities of the microphone from some of the world’s most highly regarded sound engineers was incorporated. The VMA thereby represents the essence of more than 10 years experience with our flagship model, the VM1. Paired with the possibility of switching to the VMX mode, the VMA is an outstanding achievement in tube microphone design. The adjustments of the directional characteristics, as in the VM1, are infinite and therefore enable superior flexibility.

 

The VMA marks a milestone in modern microphone technology.

 

TechSpecs
Equivalent Noise < 11 dB A (IEC651)
 
Signal to Noise > 83 dB (1 Pa/1 kHz-Cardioid)
 
Sensitivity 28 mV / Pa-Cardioid
 
Pattern all, infinitely variable
 
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20 kHz
 
Maximum SPL 142 dB SPL @ 0,3 % THD
 
Power Supply 115 V or 230 V

Elliot Scheiner :
Never before did I come across a microphone of this caliber. The VMA is the best microphone I have ever worked with.

 

John Horesco IV (Jermaine Dupri, Janet Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey, ...)
I would be honored to be mentioned on your website. I actually got a call today from a friend of mine who was working on a Janet Jackson mix that we had recorded vocals on and the producer, Rodney Jerkins, kept asking about the vocal sound, what mic we used, if it was a vintage mic, and how much were they. I had to smile when I told him it was not a vintage mic but a Brauner VMA! I LOVE my mic!

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...