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When it comes to designing a large format condenser microphone,
a good result represents a thoughtful balance of many potentially
conflicting issues. Questions such as uniform frequency response
between samples, flat response as opposed to sonic color and reliable
performance against price were all foremost in the minds of the
designers of the Mann M21.
The Mann M21 is a stunning example of what is achieved when the
right balance has been achieved.
To give the M21 the harmonic edge, the Mann engineers reintroduced
an old and almost forgotten technology from the earliest days of
multi track recording; the audio transformer. This weighty device
was replaced in the late 60's by the FET transistor. It was cheaper
to build and helped to make the circuits smaller. However a correctly
manufactured audio transformer based input stage has a desirable
effect on the upper even order harmonic register. The result is
sonically satisfying tonal characteristics that are particularly
suited to the present day digital recording environment.
Features
Structural strength was an important priority. Whether in the studio
or high stress environments such as outside broadcasting, the M21
is built to a standard of robustness normally associated with products
destined for the road. However the high order harmonic sensitivity
of the capsule will add uncoloured definition to percussion and
stringed acoustic instruments, massed vocal groups and even spoken
dialogue applications.
The 48 volt powered M21 capsule is a pressure gradient transducers
that has been designed to minimise resonance within the diaphram.
Rich bass response is a key feature of the M21 sound, but this is
not at the sacrifice of defined mid-range. Vocal program is accurate
with generous transient capability thanks to the latest in polyester
fifer diaphram technology.
Like all Mann condenser capsules, Consistent frequency response
from sample to sample is at the fore front of industry standards
and uniformity is guaranteed.
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