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REVIEW
ADK Microphones
Munich-7-T T-FET
A fat tone T-FET with German-toned roots
REVIEW BY ALEX HAWLEY
A
DK has been building microphones since the early days of home
recording, initially offering affordable import options. Today, ADK
mics are assembled, tested and tweaked in the USA, sourcing highquality
parts worldwide. The ADK T-FET collection, as the name suggests,
consists of solid-state condenser microphones with vintage-inspired sound.
Originally a series of five models, the T-FET series is nearing its 10th year
of production, and with that, we welcome the new Munich-7-T.
Overview
When I revisited the ADK Z-MOD
series of tube microphones in our A
Family Of...Compared series [October
2019], I found it interesting that every
mic in the series shares the same (at least
very similar) circuitry. Yet, ADK manages
to create sonic variety through capsule
tuning paired with different flavors of
output transformers. The T-FET collection
follows suit. All six microphones share
a similar single-stage JFET circuit, an
OEP output transformer, and matching
bodies dressed in varying powder
coat finishes to match their shade of
tone. The Munich-7-T sports a cream
finish in a slightly softer shade than its
BERLIN-47 T sibling. This is because the
Munich-7-T and BERLIN-47 T are both
inspired by the sound of the classic
Neumann U 47 fet.
Munich Traits
The Munich-7-T features an M7-style
capsule with a pure gold-sputtered Mylar
diaphragm. There are three switches
on the body: polarity (toggles between
cardioid, omni and figure-8 polar patterns),
low-frequency roll-off (flat, gentle
and aggressive slopes), and a pad (0,
-8dB and -16dB). Notable specs include
11dB of self-noise, 136dB max SPL and
what ADK calls slow-saturation circuitry.
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On paper, combining a German-inspired
capsule with a British output
transformer makes the Munich-7-T a
unique hybrid.
The Munich-7-T ships with an American-hardwood
jewel box and ring mount.
For the price, I would have loved to see a
shock mount included, but the ring mount
is flexible for easy placement.
Studio Sound
While it pulls inspiration from a U 47
fet, the Munich-7-T isn't
trying to be a
straight clone. It's very much its own design
with its own voice.
I started with the Munich-7-T on a guitar
amp. Given the high SPL rating, it
seemed perfectly happy to be placed
directly in front of my vintage 100-watt
Marshall amp. I would describe the
sounds it captured as tight, clean and
punchy. It performed better with cleaner
tones, but its top-end is forgiving enough
to record dirtier tones in a pinch-I
found moving the mic a few feet back
Frequency Range: ......20Hz~20kHz
Sensitivity: ......... 35dB (17.8mV/Pa)
Output impedance: ................200Ω
Equivalent Noise: ........... 11 dB (A)
S/N Ratio: ......................... 83dB (A)
Maximum SPL: 136dB (with 16dB pad)
Dynamic range: .................... 125dB
helped as well. I love how natural it captures
the amp; it's not overly colored or
altered from how I hear it in the room.
The low end is tight and articulate, with
a thick midrange. For lack of a better
term, it just sounds fat!
I recorded it side by side with my
Royer R-121 ribbon mic because I find
that a good benchmark for amp miking
(not that I would expect a ribbon mic
to compare in tonality to a condenser).
While the Munich-7-T provides more air
in the top end, it's still very smooth and
natural overall, especially considering it's
sitting in front of a dimed guitar amp. Its
punchy response serves it well for rhythm
guitar tracking, with a pronounced attack
helping to cut through a dense mix.
Next up was voice recording. Again,
I was met with a natural and clean response
with a bit more airiness than
I would have anticipated given the
U 47-inspired roots. I noticed a bit of
a sheen in the 10 kHz range, but it
shouldn't be pronounced enough to
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The Nostalgic, Futurist Piano Man: Daniel Lanois Player, Piano
Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre
Session Log: Ribbon Microphones
ADK Microphones: Munich-7-T T-FET
Moog Music Mavis
Inside The Studio With Mark Hornsby: Cool Mics by Non-Mic Companies
Heiserman Audio H251
Plugin Outlet: sonible smart:comp 2
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Inside The Box with Joe Albano: Virtual Preamps
Pearlman Microphones TM-12A
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TIERRA Audio New Twenties
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