This is a remarkably good valve microphone for the price and offers considerable versatility having variable patterns, omni, cardioid and figure of 8.  Sounds really nice and smooth particularly on vocals and acoustic instruments.  For those on a limited budget it's a winner.

 

This particular mic was purchased for a project but never actually used.  Comes complete with suspension, pop filter, power supply and cables, all in an aluminium carrycase.

 

Snap this up while you can!

 

Manufacturer's Spec:

 

T1000 is a vacuum tube condenser microphone using A selected low noise 6J1 tube. It has low inherent noise and broad dynamic range. Its timbre is excellent and its reproduced sound is distinct, mellow rich and fine. It is a microphone which can be used confidently to ensure high quality recording.

 

* High Quality Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
* 32mm Large gold dual diaphragm capsule and Vacuum Tube preamp.
* Polar Patterns: omni-directional, cardioid, figure-8
* Low cut and sensitivity Attenuator switches
* Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
* Sensitivity: -36dB±2dB (0dB=1V/Pa 1000Hz)
* Output Impedance: <250 Ohms
* Equivalent Noise Level: 22dB(A weight IEC/651)
* Max SPL: 121dB for 0.5% THD
* Connector: 7-Pin XLR
* Power Requirement: Special Power Supply.

 

 

Who are Alctron?  They are a well established Chinese manufacturer of electronics, especially microphones, who are fast gaining a reputation for producing high quality precision products. See: http://www.alctron-audio.com/old2015/en/enindex.asp