United UT Tube67 tube condenser reaches retailers

United Studio Technologies' UT Tube67 is now available from retailers on request. The large-diaphragm tube condenser is modelled on the Neumann U67, which appeared in 1960 as the successor to the U47. The original used the K 67 capsule and an EF86 tube, and its built-in acoustic filters reduced the proximity effect, which made it popular for close-miking vocals and instruments.

Components

United says it examined every component of the original U67 design. The UT Tube67 uses a custom gold-sputtered mylar dual-diaphragm capsule and a UT-BV12 transformer. A Faraday shield reduces radio-frequency interference. According to United, the aim is to capture the warm, detailed tone associated with the original.

Controls and accessories

• Three polar patterns, selected on the microphone: cardioid, figure-8 and omnidirectional.
• 80 Hz high-pass filter.
• -10 dB pad.
• AIR MOD switch, which changes the voicing to a brighter profile similar to the Sony C-800G.

United's stated goal is a large-diaphragm condenser that can serve as a main studio microphone, not only for sessions that call for a vintage sound.

The microphone comes with an external switching power supply connected via a 7-pin XLR cable and a shockmount for studio use.

The manufacturer lists a wide range of uses: solo vocals, choirs and ensembles, acoustic guitar, guitar cabinets, woodwinds, strings, brass, drums and piano, in both close and ambient positions. The AIR MOD setting is aimed at modern vocal production in pop, hip-hop and R&B. The UT Tube67 sells for about $1,222 or €1,299 and is currently supplied on request.