Product details
The Mangabey microphone from Monkey Banana is designed for vocal, speech, and instrument recordings in the studio. Nine different polar patterns can be adjusted via the power supply unit.
Particularly for vocal recordings and acoustic guitars, the hand-selected 12AX7 tube used in the Mangabey provides a warm, natural sound. The package includes the microphone, the power supply unit, a microphone shock mount, a 7-pin connection cable, and a protective bag.
Technical specifications:
Type: Large diaphragm tube condenser microphone
Capsule: 34 mm condenser capsule
Tube: Hand-selected 12AX7 triode
Polar pattern: Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8, 6 additional patterns (adjustable)
Frequency range: 20 Hz–20 kHz
Max input SPL: 135 dB (@ 1 kHz < 1 % T.H.D.)
Output impedance: 100 Ohm (+/-30 %) (@ 1 kHz)
Sensitivity: -34 dB ±2 dB (0 dB = 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB
Power supply: External power supply (110-120 V / 220-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz)
Microphone weight: 430 g
Microphone dimensions: Length 181 mm, Diameter 51 mm
PSU weight: 1700 g
Available colors: black, red, banana, white.
Audio outputs | XLR |
Microphone type | Studio microphone |
Microphone Application | Studio |
Audio channel | Mono |
Microphone features | Switchable polar pattern |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Item number | 8656242 |
Manufacturer | Monkey Banana |
Category | Microphones |
Manufacturer no. | 230800 |
Release date | 11.5.2018 |
Exact colour description | Black |
Microphone type | Studio microphone |
Microphone Application | Studio |
Instrument microphone type | Acoustic guitar, Amp Acceptance |
Microphone features | Switchable polar pattern |
Converter principle | Capacitor, Large diaphragm |
Polar pattern | Ball, Bi-directional or Figure of 8, Cardioid |
Audio channel | Mono |
Sensitivity | -34 dB |
Impedance | 100 Ω (ohm) |
Sound Pressure Level | 135 dB |
Dynamic range | 80 dB |
Frequency range | 20 - 20000 Hz |
Audio outputs | XLR |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Audio Cables, External power supply, Microphone, Protective bag, Spider |
Length | 181 mm |
Width | 190 mm |
Diameter | 51 mm |
Height | 181 mm |
Weight | 430 g |
Length | 40 cm |
Width | 31 cm |
Height | 11 cm |
Weight | 3.47 kg |
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