|
User Manual for Golden Age Project GA-47 Handmade Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the Golden Age Project GA-47 Handmade Large-Diaphragm
- Product category: Large Diaphragm Condenser Golden Age Project
- Brand: Golden Age Project
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
- Authorized service for Golden Age Project Large Diaphragm Condenser
|
User manual for the Golden Age Project GA-47 Handmade Large-Diaphragm contain basic instructions
that need to be followed during installation and operation.
Before starting your appliance, the user manual should be read through carefully.
Follow all the safety instructions and warnings, and be guided by the given recommendations.
User manual is an integral part of any Golden Age Project product,
and if it is sold or transferred, they should be handed over jointly with the product.
Following the instructions for use is an essential prerequisite for protecting
health and property during use, as well as recognition of liability on the part of the manufacturer
for possible defects should you make a warranty claim. Download an official Golden Age Project user manual in which you will find instructions on how to install, use, maintain and service your product.
And do not forget – unsuitable use of a Golden Age Project product will considerably shorten its lifespan!
|
Product description The Golden Age Premier GA-251 is a handmade large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone designed to deliver a tone inspired by the renowned Telefunken ELA M251 studio microphone for vocalists, musicians, and recording engineers in home, project, and commercial studios. Its 34mm capsule features a 34mm 6-micron Mylar diaphragm coated in gold and allows operation in a cardioid or omnidirectional polar pattern. The 136 dB maximum SPL and wide frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz ensure full-range capture of sources ranging from quiet vocals to loud drums.The carefully selected components include an NOS Phillip 5480W super-low noise pentode tube, a Solen high-balanced film coupling capacitor, a 10:1 AMI style dual bobbin transformer, and gold-plated connectors, the sum of which is a sound that aims for the essential qualities of a vintage Telefunken 251. The supplied XLR 7-pin proprietary mic cable boasts 99.99% pure oxygen-free copper, Teflon insulation, and high braid density. The GA-251 includes a power supply, shockmount, wood microphone case, and tweed-style flight case. - Sturdy Housing
- The microphone body is made of brass to ensure long-lasting durability. The grille, a key component affecting the mic's tonal character, is made of iron.
- Carefully Selected Capsule
- The capsule for the GA-251 utilizes a 34mm K251-style capsule to ensure the classic qualities of an original Telefunken 251 microphone. Being dual-sided, it provides the GA-251 with both cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. For each production run of 50 GA-251 units, approximately 200 capsules are evaluated in order to find 50 capsules with specifications that lie within the tight tolerances defined by Golden Age Premier.
- Capsule Specifications
- The 34mm-diameter capsule has a brass backplate, while the membrane, made of 6-micron Mylar coated in gold, is 34mm in diameter. The capsule's front and back sensitivity values do not differ more than 0.3 dB. Capsule-to-capsule sensitivity variances do not exceed 0.5 dB. The capsule is specially designed to complement the electronic circuit of the GA-251 and to achieve a frequency response curve with a pleasant balance between the high, middle, and low frequencies, resulting in a smooth sound with warm bottom and airy top end like the ELA M251.
- Low-Noise Tube
- The GA-251 uses a NOS Phillip 5480W super low noise pentode tube connected in triode mode in order to decrease the noise. The tube has the following character:
- Balanced sound response
- Smooth and warm sound character and a low noise level
- Long lifespan
The GA-251 amplifier features a proprietary circuit designed around the NOS 5840W tube. - Output Transformer
- The GA-251 transformer is specially designed with a 10:1 AMI style dual bobbin transformer. Made from permalloy steel sheet from the USA and enamelled wire from Germany, it offers a wonderful sound character with a high resolution and great balance between the low, middle, and high frequency bands.
- Capacitors and Resistors
- Manufactured by Solen from France, the coupling capacitor is a high balanced film capacitor made from MKP material with pure oxygen-free copper connections and features a very delicate and balanced sound.The capsule capacitor uses a NOS Siemens antique grade polystyrene capacitor to reduce loss.The tube cathode bypass capacitor uses an ELNA OFC Cerafine high end hifi capacitor from Japan with oxygen free copper connections exhibiting a very sweet and delicate character, not the least for vocals.The other capacitors are of the low loss polystyrene type.The resistor used for setting the capsule voltage is a high-quality DALE 1% metal film resistor. The result is a very stable and consistent operating level leading to better consistency between different GA-251 units.The plate resistor uses a non-inductive resistor of the United States IRC audio with pure copper connections. The sound level is rich and full bodied.
- Mic Interior and Cabling
- The electronic circuit is built mainly with point-to-point wiring and the ground connections are tied together using an insulated soldering. Teflon-insulated, silver-plated copper wire is used for the internal connections. All solder points are made with Mudorf Msolder Supreme SilverGold solder.
- PSU Transformer and Electrolytic Capacitors
- The vintage-style power supply uses a high-power, R-style transformer with a low noise level and a minimal stray field.The electrolytic capacitors are high-quality, audio-style units. A simple and effective circuit uses dual-stage filtering for the filament voltage. The high voltage is precisely filtered and stabilized using an ON Semiconductor zener diode.
The polar pattern switch is placed on the power supply so that the recording engineer can change the polar pattern between Cardioid and Omni remotely.A ground lift switch will help to solve mains/power-related noise issues that can appear in some cases. - Proprietary Microphone Cable
- The XLR 7-pin cable is produced using 99.99% pure oxygen-free copper, teflon insulation, tinfoil, and 98% knitmesh with a high braid density. The connectors are gold-plated for enhanced conductivity.
UPC: 711583509186 In the Box Golden Age Project GA-47 Handmade Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone Power Supply 7-Pin XLR Cable Shockmount Wood Microphone Box Tweed-Style Flight Case Limited 1-Year Warranty Table of Contents
|
Upload User Manual
Have you got an user manual for the Golden Age Project GA-47 Handmade Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone in electronic form? Please send it to us and help us expand our library of instruction manuals.
Thank you, too, on behalf of other users.
To upload the product manual, we first need to check and make sure you are not a robot. After that, your "Submit Link" or "Upload File" will appear.
Technical parametersGolden Age Project GA251 Specs | Sound Field | Mono | Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient Pressure Operated | Transducer | Condenser | Diaphragm | 1.34" / 34 mm | Tube | Yes | Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Omnidirectional | Pattern Selection | Switched | Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | Signal to Noise Ratio | 85 dB A-Weighted | Maximum SPL | 136 dB SPL Peak | Pad | None | Impedance | 200 Ohms | Sensitivity | 16 mV/Pa | Low-Cut Filter | None | | Output Connectors | 1 x 7-Pin XLR 1 x 3-Pin XLR Microphone Output: XLR 7-pin Power Supply Output: XLR 3-pin | Length | 9.84" / 250 mm | Diameter | 1.97" / 50 mm | Weight | 1.32 lb / 0.6 kg |
Rating80% users recommend this product to others. And what about you?
This product has already been rated by 27 owners. Add your rating and experience with the product.
Discussion
Ask our technicians if you have a problem with your settings,
or if anything is unclear in the user manual you have downloaded.
You can make use of our moderated discussion.
The discussion is public and helps other users of our website who may be encountering similar problems.
The discussion is empty - enter the first post
Post a new topic / query / comment:
|
|
|
Request for user manual |
You can’t find the operation manual you are looking for? Let us know and we will try to add the missing manual:
I’m looking for a manual / Request for manual
Current requests for instruction manuals:
Go Pro FETCH Dog Harness ADOGM-001... Trijacon ACOG USMC scope... Pyle Pro BTA 62BT 6-Zone Stereo Receiver Bluetooth... LG Gram 17 Laptop... LG 300W 2.1 ch surround sound manual. It has the soundbar, subwoofer, wireless receiver for connected rear speakers and wireless controller. ...
|
Discussion |
Latest contributions to the discussion:
lithium ion battery pack EN-EL5 3.7 V 1100mAh Name: Jane Holland Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion Battery HI:
How can I tell if this (old) battery is still good? I cannot charge it on my old Nikon COOLPIX P500 camera.
Thank You
Jane Holland
... lithium ion battery pack EN-EL5 3.7 V 1100mAh Name: Jane Holland Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion Battery HI:
How can I tell if this (old) battery is still good? I cannot charge it on my old Nikon COOLPIX P500 camera.
Thank You
Jane Holland... Settings access and setup Name: Edwin Derks Nuance PaperPort 14 I had a problem with Paperport loading. Through the remote efforts of a Tech was able to get back online, however, "settings" are only listed 1 - 5 with no action listed as was 'visibly' available, (i.e. Scan both sides, Black and White, Color, etc.)
1. how to change, 2. wha... query Name: Vudayagiri Balasubramanyam Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV how to set up my bose radio with my remote working-class ... Hi. I didn’t even get a chance to try it once! :( plz help Name: Eric Tasakovic Keeley Dark Side Pedal I ordered a dark side pedal second hand online for 20 bucks cheaper than it would have been to buy it new….20 measly bucks. Anyway…it didn’t come with a power supply. I messed up and accidentally plugged in a 9v ac output power supply in, instead of the required 9v dc. I’...
|
|