Description
The Samar VL37A microphone is the active version of the VL37 and takes its sonic performance to a new level. Designed for even lower noise than the already very quiet VL37, it opens up a new range of applications, especially in classical music, broadcasting, film, and studio recordings.
Like the VL37, the motor structure and tuning of the VL37A are based on our acclaimed Samar MF65, all microphones in the range use the same components. It combines a vintage sound with tonal balance, creating a unique and affordable recording tool. Its symmetrical bidirectional figure-eight polar pattern is perfect for vocals, choirs, piano, violin, orchestra, etc.
Samar VL37A Features:
- A one-of-a-kind, innovative design.
- Extremely low noise (4–5 dB less noise than the already very quiet VL37)
- Flat, balanced frequency response down to 20 Hz (-0.43 dB) and unprecedented treble response beyond 25 kHz.
- In-house manufactured amorphous-core toroidal transformers with low noise and low distortion.
- Sophisticated motor with the shortest front-to-back travel ever seen in ribbon microphones.
- Low-mass ribbon with an exclusive fine-adjustment system to ensure unit-to-unit consistency.
- Patented corrugation process to maintain tape integrity without special handling
- Pickup pattern: Figure 8
- Ribbon dimensions: 2” x 0.250” x 1.5 microns (same motor as the passive version)
- Sensitivity: 8.4 mV/Pa (significantly higher than the passive version’s 2 mV/Pa)
- Output impedance: 65 ohms (balanced active output)
- Self-noise: 4–5 dB quieter than the passive version
- Power: Requires +48V phantom power
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 25 kHz
- Dimensions: 163 mm x 33 mm
- Weight: 230 g
