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3552CA Active Ribbon Microphone (Stereo Pair)

$2,990.00

DESCRIPTION – Hand matched stereo pair of 3552CA Ribbon Microphones. The Potofone 3552CA is the active version of the 3552C and is identical in every way with the addition of an internal phantom powered preamp, providing an additional 20db of exceptionally low noise gain. With unique technology, design features, quality materials and construction, Potofone Ribbon Microphones are the correct choice for studio and live performance recording.The Potofone 3552CA has a figure-8 pattern and a frequency response that is flat from 30 to 15,000 hz. The Potofone 3552CA ribbon transducer is of a unique design that minimizes the signal path, from the front to the back of the ribbon. The Potofone is manufactured and hand-assembled in the USA from state-of-the-art transducers, transformers and materials.

DESCRIPTION – Hand matched stereo pair of 3552CA Ribbon Microphones. The Potofone 3552CA is the active version of the 3552C and is identical in every way with the addition of an internal phantom powered preamp, providing an additional 20db of exceptionally low noise gain. With unique technology, design features, quality materials and construction, Potofone Ribbon Microphones are the correct choice for studio and live performance recording.The Potofone 3552CA has a figure-8 pattern and a frequency response that is flat from 30 to 15,000 hz. The Potofone 3552CA ribbon transducer is of a unique design that minimizes the signal path, from the front to the back of the ribbon. The Potofone is manufactured and hand-assembled in the USA from state-of-the-art transducers, transformers and materials.

“The POTOFONE has a permanent place in my mic collection, but because it gets used so often, it never spends much time in the mic closet!”

Michael Tudor - Producer / Engineer

  • Fine non-magnetic stainless steel grills set into a machined anodized 6061 aluminum housing with molded high abuse end caps. Internally shock suspended, non-ferrous magnet motor armature eliminates stray magnetic fields and unwanted eddy currents. Included open-front external shock mount allows for close mic placement and an unimpeded sound path.

  • Internal phantom powered preamp adding 20db of pristine gain

    Ribbon Specs: 99% Pure aluminum, 1.8 microns, 2" (L) X 3/16" (W)

    Figure-8 polar pattern - Frequency response: 30 to 15,000 Hz

    Powerful custom rare earth neodymium magnets

    Ultra short path ribbon motor

    Dual vibration isolation - internal and external shock mounting

    Electrically transparent field housing

    Meticulously crafted CineMag™ transformer

    High-abuse mil-spec Neutrik™ XLR connector

    Handmade and hand-tuned in the USA (see mfg breakdown)

    Output Impedance: 3.3K ohms

    Recommended load impedance: 1400 ohms

  • L6-5/8" H (168 mm) x 2" (50 mm) x 2" (50 mm) Weight: 16.2 oz. (462 g).- including shock mount.

  • Each Potofone Microphone is packaged in a foam-suspended weatherproof, shockproof hard case. The hard case supports the microphone and shock mount in a "ready to use" setup. Includes lint-free protective bag, instructions, and warranty info card.