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THE AMETHYST

The Amethyst series of studio microphones utilize capsules with 6-micron gold sputtered Mylar diaphragms tensioned
and adjusted on precisely made brass backplates. They possess very fast impulse transient response without sound
coloration or low frequency reduction, as well as the ability to handle louder sound pressure levels.

The Amethyst Standard has a dark amethyst red body and uses a single large-diaphragm center-terminated capsule
to provide a modern, detailed sound with airy highs, medium vocal presence and accentuated low-end response.
The internal phantom powered preamplifier is a fully discrete Class 'A' transformerless circuit which provides high
output, flat audio response and ulta-low distortion and noise. The Amethyst Vintage has a grey/blue body and
uses a dual large-diaphragm, center terminated dual back plate capsule which provides a classical, wide-spectrum,
vintage microphone sound. Both models have a unidirectional cardioid polar pattern with minimal proximity effect
and are linear over the wide frontal incidence angle. An acoustically transparent head construction reduces internal
resonances and reflections. The internal capsule shockmount along with the massive body construction, reduces
stand rumble, outside infrasonic interference and mechanical shocks.

Both microphones can be mounted directly on a standard microphone stand or in the optional ASM elastic
shockmount. Gold plated contacts on the output XLR connector provide a noise-free connection.

APPLICATIONS

The handy compact size and versatile mounting, combined with high SPL capability make these microphones ideal
for close instrumental situations. The Amethyst Standard is particularly recommended for percussion and stringed
instruments. For vocal applications The Amethyst Standard is more oriented for a male voice and The Amethyst
Vintage for a female voice. Use them up close, within 2" to 4" to get best results. The internal amplifier and capsule
are hard to overload and are well suited for close miking of vocals.

SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer type: electrostatic
Operating principle: pressure gradient
Diaphragm’s active diameter: 1" (26mm)
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Polar pattern: cardioid
Output impedance: 50 ohms
Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms
Suggested load impedance: > 500 ohms
Sensitivity at 1000 Hz into 1000 ohms load: 21 mV/Pa
S/N Ratio (CCIR 468-3 weighted): 76 dB
S/N Ratio (DIN/IEC 651 A-weighted): 87 dB-A
Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC A-weighted: 7 dB-A
Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD at 1000 ohm load: 134 dB
Dynamic range of the microphone preamplifier: 127 dB
Phantom power voltage (on XLR pins 2 & 3): 48V (±4V)
Current consumption: < 2 mA
Output connector: 3-pin XLR male
Signal polarity: pin 2 in phase
Dimensions & Weight: 6.6" (h) x 2.5" (w) / 12.3 oz. ( 168 x 63mm / 350g)
Included accessories: solid hardwood box
Options: ASM shockmount

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ETHYST

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