Violet design GARNET BROCHURE

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The Violet Design Garnet is an electrostatic vacuum tube microphone. Its vintage sound is warmed
by vacuum tube circuitry and an output transformer. The Garnet uses a specially designed large
dual-diaphragm transducer, which can be adjusted to nine different polar patterns.

The Garnet’s multi-layer brass mesh grille keeps frequency response and sound details clear
while its massive body construction provides low mechanical noise and solid bass response.
An external elastic suspension shockmount is included to protect the Garnet from stand
rumble, subsonic vibrations, and external shocks. Its Class 'A' fully discrete internal vacuum
tube preamplifier provides high output, low impedance and low distortion. The Garnet has a
large humbucker, custom-wound audio transformer that balances the microphone’s output,
separating it from external interference and providing additional analog warmth to the sound.
A soft starting, smart power supply is included.

APPLICATIONS

The Garnet is perfectly suited for hi-end professional recording. It excels when capturing vocals,
speech, and choir, but also performs well for capturing musical instruments, orchestra and most
other sound sources. The Garnet is a solid solution for broadcast and television studios, as well
as the film and video industries. It can be used effectively for other professional applications
including sound reinforcement and installed sound systems. Using the Garnet for project studio
and home recording will upgrade your work to a higher quality, professional sound level.

SPECIFICATIONS

FREQUENCY CHART:

Transducer type: electrostatic
Operating principle: pressure gradient

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Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Polar pattern: 9 position multi-directional
Output impedance: 100 ohms
Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms
Suggested load impedance: > 250 ohms

CARDIOID

Sensitivity at 1000 Hz into 1000 ohms load: 25 mV/Pa
S/N Ratio (CCIR 468-3 weighted): 74 dB
S/N Ratio (DIN/IEC 651 A-weighted): 85 dB-A
Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC A-weighted: 9 dB-A
Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD at 1000 ohm load: 130 dB

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Diaphragm’s active diameter: 1" (26mm)
Dynamic range of the microphone preamplifier: 97 dB
Powering: PSU-5 power supply
Current consumption: < 2 mA
Mic output connector: XLR-7M with gold-plated contacts
PSU-5 input connector: XLR-7F with gold-plated contacts
PSU-5 output connector: XLR-3M with gold-plated contacts
Signal polarity: positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage
on pin #2 of output XLR on power supply
Dimensions & Weight: 9.06" (h) x 1.97" (w) x 1.18" (d) / 1.8 lbs. (230 x 50 x 30mm / 800g)
Included accessories: PSU-5 power supply with cable, mic cable, shockmount

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