The Universal Audio Bock 167 large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone will give your vocals and instruments the classic smooth tone of the legendary U67 with modern sonic flexibility. The microphone is handmade in Santa Cruz, California, to the exacting specifications of world‑renowned mic designer David Bock. The Universal Audio BOCK-167 Tube Condenser Microphone offers iconic 'golden unit' sound quality and features continuously variable omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8 polar patterns. It includes a dual-symmetrical K67 capsule and a Lundahl transformer. The 'fat' switch provides a low-end boost between 10 Hz and 400 Hz, and there's a pad option for minus 10 dB. The high-frequency contour options include a cut at minus 1.5 dB at 5 kHz, a cut at minus 3 dB at 10 kHz, flat, and a boost of plus 2 dB at 10 kHz. Its frequency range is 10 Hz to 18 kHz with a variation of plus or minus 2 dB, and it can handle a maximum SPL of 118 dB SPL at 1-percent THD.Add a Handmade Masterpiece to your StudioThe UA Bock 167 is David Bock's thoughtful reimagining of the iconic U67 mics he studied and maintained as chief technical engineer of the world's top recording studios for two decades. Handbuilt at UA’s Custom Shop in Santa Cruz, California, the UA Bock 167 is the perfect choice for recording singers, acoustic instruments, drums, and voiceovers.Experience a Lifetime of Beautiful RecordingsHandwired using premium components including a dual-symmetrical K67 capsule, Lundahl transformer, and NOS tube each UA Bock 167 is built and tested to David Bock's exacting specifications. With its premium case, professional shock mount, and hand-tuned power supply, this mic will provide years of exceptional recordings.