Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
Provides the microphone’s stated cardioid pickup pattern.

Independent shopping perspective
The silver 1973 Deluxe is a compact FET condenser microphone built around a handcrafted capsule, cardioid pattern and custom resonator. Its sound is characterized by a smooth, punchy response: solid without boomy lows, forward mids and open highs without harshness. The resonator helps control unwanted resonance and offers some plosive protection for vocal, voiceover and podcast work. With -10 dB and -20 dB pads, it also accommodates louder sources including kick drums and guitar amps.


Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
Provides the microphone’s stated cardioid pickup pattern.
Detail 02
Lets the mic handle high-volume sources including kick drums and guitar amps.
Detail 03
Requires 48V phantom power for operation.
Detail 04
Matches the compact form described for hard-to-reach mic positions.
Detail 05
Supplies the listed transport, mounting and connection items.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. Its -10 dB and -20 dB pads are provided for high-volume sources such as kick drums and guitar amps.
It includes a custom oak suitcase, hand-machined shock mount, custom mic clip and a 10-foot XLR cable.
Yes. The resonator reduces unwanted resonance and provides some plosive protection for voiceovers and podcasts.
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