Microphones
TR 14
Vacuum Tube Ribbon Mic
When designing the R 14, TR 14 and SR 14 microphones we wanted to create a classic vintage-style ribbon microphone in the vein of the early RCA microphones.
We used classic long ribbon geometry. Thin corrugated aluminum ribbon is tensioned between two rare earth neodymium magnets. As the ribbon moves with the ambient acoustic air pressure variation a current is induced in the ribbon itself. This current is the microphone's output signal. The ribbon is placed just forward of the magnet center. This provides a very slight low-end roll-off on the backside of the microphone, which can be very useful if proximity effect needs to be countered. To handle low-level sources and long cable runs transparently we added a tube gain stage in the Peluso TR 14 Tube Ribbon Microphone. The TR 14 delivers clean balanced output through the use of a custom output transformer. Sonically the TR 14 delivers added harmonic complexity from the tube to the rich, warm, and silky smooth sound and generous low end of a ribbon microphone. It is un-hyped, natural, and takes EQ very nicely. The TR 14 ribbon microphone is the perfect complement to the condensers in your microphone collection.
- Long Geometry Ribbon
- Great for long cable runs
- Glass Tube Amplifier Stage
- Custom Wound Output Transformer
MSRP $1,175 USD
Microphone kit comes as a complete system including:
- TR 14 Microphone
- Wood Microphone Box
- Power Supply
- 7-Pin XLR Cable Assembly
- Shock Mount
- Locking Padded Flight Case
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A closer look
Features
A few details that make the TR 14 so special
Standard 7-pin XLR connection.
Our classic long ribbon geometry element with protective fabric.
Thin corrugated aluminum ribbon tensioned between two rare earth neodymium magnets.
Custom wound output transformer
Custom wound transformer
Hand-soldered through-hole component circuit board.
Soldered in place glass CK5784 sub-miniature vacuum tube.
Our 7-pin XLR cable with fabric jacket is included in the kit. Replacements cables with flexible jacket can be purchased here: Flexible 7-pin XLR
The TR 14 Power supply provides the correct voltages to and carries the signal from your microphone. This does not replace a good pre-amp in your signal chain.
TR 14 Technical Info
Detailed specifications
TR 14 Frequency Response
TR 14 Technical Data
- Type: Ribbon-Velocity Studio Microphone
- Operating Principal: Electrodynamic Pressure Gradient
- Magnets: Rare Earth Neodymium
- Frequency Range: 30Hz/16Khz
- Polar Pattern: Figure of 8 (Bi-Directional)
- Sensitivity: -35 dBV (re 1v/pa)
- Impedance: 200 ohms
- SPL: 149 dB
- Equivalent Noise: 15 dB(A)
- Tube Type: CK5784 / 6J1P sub-miniature glass tube
- Power Requirements: Dedicated Power Supply, 115V or 230V AC
- Size: 36mm x 210mm
- Weight: 450g
Media
Our community of artists, engineers, and reviewers have been busy putting the TR 14 through its paces. We present the following content to help you better understand the unique nature of this microphone.
TR 14 YouTube Playlist
The TR 14 was used on the following sources in this playlist: Foggy Morning Breaking -Sierra Hull - Mandolin; Upstate Rubdown - saxophone; Sean Rowe - Fender Princeton guitar amp; Forlorn Strangers - Vox AC15 keyboard amp; Nir Popliker - acoustic guitar (with P-12); Brooke Annibale - Vox AC-15 guitar amp; Water Seed - trumpet; Josh Wolfe - guitar amp & bass amp; Alex Lacquement - upright bass (with 22 251MSC); Sidewalk chalk - percussion/claps.
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SoundCloud Content Samples
These SoundCloud samples provided here are intended to provide examples of the selected microphone in use on specific sources and vocals. Some samples are provided both inside a mix and as isolated raw tracks. These samples are available for high resolution download to be experienced within your own listening environment and signal chain. We give credit and thanks to the artists who have provided these! If you find this helpful and have a sample you'd like to include please contact us!
Reviews
"This thing sounds great on electric guitar! I used it on over driven guitar with a classic ’65 Fender Deluxe Reverb and my old Strat. I placed the mic in a variety of places, but preferring it, in this case, about 2 inches in front of the grill. It turned out a big sweet sound. I had to boost the EQ about 3 db at 3.5K, which is pretty standard for me to get the sound I like with ribbons and this guitar. There was less proximity effect than with the R-14, but it was just a great sound. And then I used it on my Gibson ES-355 and a Seymore Duncan Convertible for some fantastic crunchy guitar. It’s the best sound yet I’ve had with that combination, -- and I’ve been that guitar/amp combo for probably 20 years or more!"
"I’ve used this a few times on horns: two sessions with a jazz trumpet player and twice with a great alto player playing some funky stuff. This is the mic."
-Henry Robinett, TapeOp
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TR 14
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