The Violet Black Knight Microphone offers pristine clarity, warm presence, and unmatched flexibility. Designed with a unique pivoting head, the Black Knight is perfect for complicated mic placements in tight spaces.
Although the Violet Black Knight has been officially discontinued, Front End Audio has secured a limited batch of factory-fresh, microphones at a fantastic price. This is a rare opportunity to own a brand-new Black Knight microphone long after production ceased. Once these remaining mics are gone, they won't be restocked - so don’t miss your chance to add this legendary performer to your mic locker.
The Violet Black Knight Microphone consistently garners high praise from users and professionals for its clarity and warm, natural presence. Its airy top-end avoids harshness and sibilance, allowing detailed vocals and instruments to shine without requiring heavy EQ. One standout design feature is the Black Knight’s movable head, which can be angled for precise positioning. This unique, pivoting head design is particularly helpful when working in tight spaces or when you need to optimize mic placement for different instruments and vocalists. Many recordists applaud the Black Knight’s versatility, calling it a “workhorse mic” suitable for vocals, acoustic guitars, horns, and drum overheads. Crafted with a sleek yet sturdy design, this microphone boasts Violet’s proprietary capsule for a signature sound marked by ultra-low noise and a balanced frequency response. Users frequently mention feeling more confident when recording, often remarking that the Black Knight captures and enhances their performances beyond expectations.
Violet Black Knight Microphone Features
- Movable Head Design: Pivoting capsule enables flexible placement and precise angling
- Clear, Smooth Top-End: Delivers detailed highs without harshness or sibilance
- Warm Midrange Character: Blends seamlessly into mixes with minimal post-processing
- Exceptional Versatility: Excels on vocals, acoustic guitars, horns, drum overheads, and more
- Proprietary Violet Capsule: Ensures signature clarity and a uniquely refined tone
- Ultra-Low Noise Floor: Ideal for critical recording situations and quieter source material
- Solid Construction: Precision engineering for reliability, durability, and a modern aesthetic
- Confidence-Boosting Performance: Frequently praised for exceeding user expectations and becoming a go-to studio staple
Violet Black Knight Microphone Specifications
- Transducer type: Electrostatic
- Operating principle: Pressure Gradient
- Diaphragm's active diameter: 27mm
- Frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
- Polar pattern: Unidirectional - Cardioid
- Output impedance: 50ohms
- Rated load impedance: 1000ohms
- Suggested load impedance: >500ohms
- Sensitivity at 1000 Hz into 1000 ohms load: 33mV/Pa
- S/N Ratio CCIR 468-3 weighted: 76.5 dB
- S/N Ratio DIN/IEC 651 A-weighted: 87.5 dB-A
- Equivalent noise level DIN/IEC A-weighted: 6.5 dB-A
- Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD at 1000 ohm load: 134 dB
- Dynamic range of the internal preamplifier: 128 dB
- Phantom powering voltage on pins #2 & #3 of XLR: +48 V (+/-4 V)
- Current consumption: <2 mA
- Output connector: 3-pin XLR male, gold plated contacts
- Dimensions: 208 mm x 44 mm 450 g
Violet Black Knight Microphone Includes
- Violet Black Knight Microphone
- Stand Mount
- Manufacturer Warranty
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