{"product_id":"kerwax-k-23r","title":"Kerwax K-23R","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKerwax K-23R\u003c\/strong\u003e is a general-purpose figure-8 ribbon microphone, built as a lighter, more accessible alternative to the flagship Melodium 42BN. Rather than recreating one specific historical model, it's a modern design for everyday studio work: drums, brass, guitars and room recording. It sits well below the flagship Melodium 42BN in price, while keeping the same hand-built philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA neodymium ribbon instead of classic AlNiCo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2.5-micron aluminium ribbon measuring 5.1cm by 5mm runs on neodymium magnets instead of traditional AlNiCo, which keeps maximum SPL above 135dB despite the smaller, lighter build, enough for close-miking a drum or a guitar amp. A custom Kerwax transformer finishes the signal path ahead of the XLR-3 connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA black stainless-steel body for rough handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black-coated stainless steel body is built to hold up to daily use on stage and in the studio better than lighter, more decorative finishes. The microphone doesn't need +48V phantom power, the voltage won't damage the ribbon, but it serves no purpose either. It earns its keep exactly where the larger Melodium 42BN would be too unwieldy: close-miking a snare, brass instruments, or a guitar cabinet up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure-8 polar pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5-micron aluminium ribbon on neodymium magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Kerwax transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel body, black coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL above 135dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale XLR-3 connector (pin 2 hot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo phantom power required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and hand-built in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar pattern: figure-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 30Hz – 15,000Hz ±3dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon: aluminium, 2.5 microns, 5.1cm x 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets: neodymium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: -46dBV re 1V\/Pa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 300Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL: \u0026gt;135dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 455g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kerwax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54959967240529,"sku":"61000","price":999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/Kerwax_K-23R_1.jpg?v=1789722215","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/products\/kerwax-k-23r","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}