Lewitt Pure Tube Essential Tube Microphone delivers the unmistakable warmth and smoothness of premium tube recording in a streamlined, modern design.

Engineered around a precision-tuned 12AU7 tube circuit, the PURE TUBE Essential captures every nuance with rich harmonic detail, ultra-low noise, and pure, musical character - making it a natural choice for vocals, acoustic instruments, and broadcast applications. Designed for effortless use, the Pure Tube Essential features a fixed cardioid polar pattern, Class-A transformerless tube circuitry, and a gold-sputtered 1-inch capsule housed in a vibration-damping mount. The fully decoupled signal path ensures transparency and low self-noise, while the custom power supply unit provides perfectly filtered DC voltage for consistent performance and minimal hum. With handcrafted precision and the signature Lewitt sound - smooth, open, and full of life - the Pure Tube Essential brings world-class analog tone to every recording.

Lewitt Pure Tube Essential Tube Microphone Features

  • Hand-selected 12AU7/ECC82 vacuum tube for rich harmonics and musical warmth
  • Transformerless Class-A circuit with no semiconductors in the signal path for pure tone
  • Fixed cardioid polar pattern with detailed on-axis response and natural room pickup
  • Gold-sputtered 1" capsule in internally suspended shockmount housing
  • Extremely low self-noise for a tube microphone (around 7 dB-A)
  • Integrated hum-filtering circuitry and linear frequency response for clean, modern sound
  • Purpose-built external power supply ensures stable, low-noise performance
  • Durable full-metal body with matte black finish for long-term studio reliability
  • Designed and manufactured in Austria to exacting standards

Lewitt Pure Tube Essential Tube Microphone Specifications

  • Type: Large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone
  • Capsule: 1" gold-sputtered diaphragm
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: Approximately 21 mV/Pa (-33.5 dBV/Pa)
  • Self-Noise: 7 dB-A
  • Max SPL (0.5% THD): 132 dB SPL
  • Output Impedance: 135 Ω
  • Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
  • Tube Type: 12AU7/ECC82
  • Connector: 7-pin XLR (microphone to PSU) / 3-pin XLR (PSU to preamp)
  • Power Supply: External PSU included
  • Dimensions: 196 mm × 58 mm (7.7 × 2.3 in)
  • Weight: 600 g (1.32 lb)

Lewitt Pure Tube Essential Tube Microphone Includes

  • Lewitt Pure Tube Essential Tube Microphone
  • Power Supply
  • Power Cable
  • 7-Pin Cable (Microphone to PSU)
  • Mic Mount
  • Manufacturer Warranty

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