The VM1 was the fulfillment of Dirk Brauner’s dream to build his vision of the perfect sounding tube microphone. A microphone that captures the spirit of the classic vintage tube microphones and at the same time, meets the high technical standards of today’s modern microphones. The VM1 was awarded the SSAIR Award in 1998, marking the beginning of a tradition of excellence in design philosophy, engineering and precision.
In our humble opinion, no other microphone has played a greater role in the renaissance of the tube microphone. As the archetype of all Brauner microphones it continues to serve as the inspiration for all Brauner products. The VM1 has a completely natural, modern sound with the highest resolution of sonic detail. Its transparent open character is predestined for vocal and instrumental recordings and is the first choice microphone of top artists and sound engineers all over the world.
The power supply of the VM1 allows infinite adjustments of the directional characteristics as well as a 10 dB reduction through a switchable attenuator.
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
Reviews:
Bruce Swedien:
I tried the VM1 on a week of vocal recordings. I absolutely fell in love with it - it‘s my new favorite vocal mic.
Friedrich Thein:
The VM1 is the essence of the advantages of a tube microphone without any of the disadvantages... an open door to sonic space.
Professional Audio Magazin:
The VM1 and VMX tube microphones are still the undisputed leaders of our reference list.
Fritz Fey / Studiomagazin:
To say that the vocal recording sounds even better than the original is to almost do justice to the VMX. It adds its own character without recognizably tainting the source. If you ask me, the VMX is a real masterpiece of microphone engineering.
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...