The TS-1 is a small diaphragm tube condenser microphone, unique in design, and versatile in application.  Driven by newly designed vacuum tube electronics, the TS-1 provides an unmatched combination of sparkle and warmth without the overly bright sonic qualities of other leading pencil condensers. 

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Included with your TS-1

• TS-1 small diaphragm tube condenser microphone
• AC power supply
• Cardioid capsule
• Omni capsule
• TS-1 shock mount
• 25-foot 7-pin microphone cable
• AC power cable
• Windscreen
• Aluminum carrying case
• One year warranty

A hypercardioid capsule is also available as an optional accessory. An optional adaptor, model number ADP-1, will allow original CK Series capsules from AKG® to be mounted on the body of the TS-1.

Applications

The TS-1 is excellent for accurately capturing a wide variety of instruments including stringed, percussion, wind instruments, and more.  This microphone responds extremely well to transients.  It performs flawlessly when recording toms and snares, or being used as an overhead pair.

Included with the TS-1 are two interchangeable capsules, one cardioid, and the other an omni. The cardioid capsule is best used when you desire to pick up specific sound sources, such as one guitar within an ensemble. The omni capsule is used when you wish to pick up a wider area, such as a group of instruments.

Electronic Features

The TS-1 is a plate loaded, triode-strapped, pentode design using a MIL SPEC NOS 5840 tube. With its capsules designed to withstand up to 130dB SPL, the TS-1 can be used in very loud sonic environments without significant distortion.

Model TS-1 Specifications
 
Transducer type:          Gold sputtered; 3 microns thick

Vacuum Tube:              U.S. Made MIL SPEC NOS 5840

Output impedance:       200 ohms

Sensitivity:                   -35dB (@ 1 KHz, re 0dB=1V/Pa)

Noise:                          19dB-A

Maximum Output:         130dB SPL

Frequency Response:    Cardioid capsule           70Hz – 20 kHz +/- 4 dB
                                   Omni capsule               30Hz – 20 kHz +/- 4 dB
                                   Hypercardioid capsule   80Hz – 20 kHz +/- 4 dB

TS-1 Polar Pattern & Frequency Response Chart (pdf)