Have you ever experienced a real great tube microphones breathtaking intimacy? Have you ever noticed its charming detail and inspiring presence? If so, you will know that these attributes come at a price. - Introducing the Valvet X, Brauner releases a dedicated cardioid only microphone which really unites these precious attributes within a microphone unparalleled in its class and pricepoint.

 

The Valvet X offers all of the german craftsmenship and technical perfection that made Brauner Microphones world famous. Only finest materials make it into a Brauner. Our engineers sculptured the sonic character of the Valvet X in great detail, performing hours of extensive listening tests to yield a result that will definitely floor you. Its prestine and silky black finish also makes it a real eyecatcher. If you're looking for the real thing - here you go!

 

TechSpecs
Equivalent Noise < 9 dB A (IEC651)
 
Signal to Noise > 85 dB (1 Pa/1 kHz-Cardioid)
 
Sensitivity 28 mV / Pa-Cardioid
 
Pattern 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...