The TCM 1050 from Nady is a Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone that is perfect for recording studio vocals, acoustic instruments, orchestras, choral groups, and many live sound applications. Features include hand-tooled brass capsule with a three micron gold-sputtered mylar dual diaphragm (1 inch) for maximum sensitivity, long life, subtle sonic detail and unsurpassed tone. Tube preamplifier circuitry with 6072 vacuum tube (a classic 12 AT7 specially selected for low distortion, superior signal-to-noise ratio and minimum sensitivity to mechanical vibrations), special output transformer designed for ultra-transparency and natural warm reproduction of sound, almost all brass parts for years of studio workhorse reliability, power provided by a dedicated AC power supply with a balanced XLR output for connection to any mixing console, with no phantom sound required. Also has nine different patterns remotely selectable on power supply for ultimate versatility and ease of use. Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure 8, and intermediate stages. Ships with MPS-2 remote power supply/9-pattern polar pattern select unit, with switchable 115/230VAC operation, power cord, SSM-1050 elastic suspension shock mount, XC-7P 30ft connecting cable with 7-pin XLR, TMCC-1 aluminum flight case, and FW-1050 foam windscreen.