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Chandler Limited REDD Microphone Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Mic with Switchable Polar Patterns and Onboard Preamp
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Chandler Limited's multi-year design project with Abbey Road Studios has yielded the first EMI-branded mic in over a half century. The REDD Microphone presents a classic aesthetic — but this is no vintage mic clone. It marks a paradigm shift of major proportions, incorporating historic circuits and their legendary sonics in a new and unique way. The all-analog design combines microphone and preamp in an elegant, handcrafted large-diaphragm condenser microphone you can use with or without an external mic pre. Fitted with a custom handmade platinum-membrane capsule and the vintage vacuum tube REDD.47 mic amplifier circuit, the REDD Microphone will output line-level signal and features a Drive setting that introduces tasty, vintage-flavored harmonic color.

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Abbey Road's holy-grail preamp onboard

The REDD.47 preamp in the REDD Microphone re-creates the original tube line amps developed by EMI's Record Engineering Development Department for deployment in Abbey Road Studios' rare, custom EMI REDD.51 recording consoles. This is the unmistakably punchy, aggressive sound that characterized recordings made in Studio Two between 1964 and 1968 — including legendary tracks by the Beatles. As implemented in the REDD Microphone, modern features have been added to meet contemporary recording studio standards, such as gain control that gives you a range of tonal options, from pristine clean to rich, classic saturation. Take it from Sweetwater, with its peerless sonic moxie, the REDD.47 mic amplifier will work wonders in your studio.

Features and included accessories

Chandler Limited spec'd the REDD Microphone with a rotary switch on the rear of the microphone body that lets you dial in gain between +4 and +33dB. Continuous output control is accessible from the included external power supply. Around the other side of the mic is a Type switch with Norm and Drive settings — the latter increasing gain to +36dB and introducing distinctive tonal coloration. Also onboard are a 10dB pad and polarity reverse switches. The mic comes with a spider-type shockmount, a 25-foot Mogami mic cable, and a custom-molded flight case.

Chandler Limited REDD Microphone Features:

  • The first EMI-branded mic in over a half century
  • Combines microphone and preamp in 1 elegant device
  • Onboard vacuum tube REDD.47 mic amplifier circuit
  • Use it with or without an external mic preamp
  • Handmade platinum-membrane capsule
  • Rotary switch lets you dial in gain between +4 and +33dB
  • Drive setting increased gain to +36dB, introducing tasty tonal coloration
  • 10dB pad and polarity reverse switches
  • Includes outboard power supply, high-quality spider-type shockmount
  • Ships with 25-foot Mogami mic cable and custom-molded flight case
  • Crafted in Chandler Limited's Shell Rock, Iowa, factory
  • Chandler Limited and their associated logos are registered trademarks of Chandler Limited, Inc. Abbey Road Studios, EMI, TG, REDD, RS and their associated logos are trademarks of EMI (IP) Limited.

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Tube Condenser
  • Mono/Stereo: Mono
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Omni
  • Diaphragm Size: Large diaphragm, 6 microns
  • Pads: -10dB
  • Features: Phase switch, Switchable Gain up to +33dB, Drive mode
  • Color: Platinum
  • Power Source: Built-in preamp
  • Connector: XLR
  • Manufacturer Part Number: REDDMic

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This is a Holy Grail microphone and Future Classic

The Chandler Redd reminded me of a project that famed engineer Doug Sax and master tech Steve Hazeltine were involved in, the result was the infamous Sheffield Labs mic, which is now one of the rarest most sought-after mics in the world and shares some unique aspects of the REDD. The best way I can describe the Chandler; Imagine if the finest C12, the finest ELAM 251 E, and the finest U47 decided to have a single offspring. That golden child would be the Chandler Redd microphone. It imparts the best aspects of all those iconic mics into a single highly versatile signal path.

To be very clear, this is a modern and bright microphone that captures all the subtle nuances and air in the upper frequency spectrum while equally sharing a phenomenally pleasing and present mid-range and the perfect bottom end bloom, it's just astonishingly gorgeous sounding on everything. We spent a full day and compared it to a Sony C800G, a stunning 1980's ELAM 251 and an original U47 from 1972. We worked through several sources vocals to drums and from Rap to Country with each mic, all 4 engineers picked the Chandler as the clear favorite. All 4 engineers work with Tier 1 artists so they know a great mic when they hear it. Highly recommend trying one for yourself it's incredible.
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Music background: Executive Producer - Universal Music Group

Always Sounds Great

This microphone is truly amazing, although to be fair I love my Manley Gold and Chandler TG Mic also lol. The REDD mic always sounds great on every source and can be adjusted to suit the source to sound even better. For example, it'll sound great on a baritone vocal, but you can adjust the low contour if you want the mic to sound a bit brighter. The drive switch is wonderful and can add some really nice harmonic content that is never overdone but always interesting.

Some qualities that the microphone has regardless of the settings are:
1) Smooth and full sound
2) Incredible 3 Dimensionality/Depth of sound
3) Fidelity without sounding boring
4) Extremely well balanced frequency response. Deep full bass, Accurate Midrange, and an incredibly soft top end that smooths everything out while retaining all the source detail/information.

It is possible that this is the greatest microphone ever made. I recognize that sounds hyperbolic but in my use of the microphone and reading about it online compared to other classics that argument could be made.

That being said, this microphone works on everything but is not always my first choice on everything. As I said I love my other microphones such as my Manley Gold and Chandler TG Mic. At the end of the day it all depends on the song and how I want the source to sound in the context of the song. I would absolutely rate those microphones 5 stars also as they are both basically perfect also just different. However, for a microphone that you can just "set and forget" for the most possible sources, with the least amount of adjustments I would lean towards the REDD mic. Everyone already knows this, but it also has a built in preamp which is pretty cool.
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This thing rocks!

I've owned and sung on many high-end mics, from Manley ref's, (A great mic) to the obvious, greatest of the classic Neumann U47. This REDD mic is what I'd call the new go-to. First of all, you do NOT need a preamp, a Chandler pre is built-in. For a singer/songwriter like me, this helps me keep the creative waves rolling, or "wavs" if you will, because it's fast and easy-to-use. Yet, I LOVE the choices this mic has too; from "contour" which I love on acoustic guitar, to DRIVE if you want to really hit something, to the normal settings, where I spend most of my recording time, for in that setting, I just turn on the mic and go, no worries. It also has an Omni setting. The sound rises close to the NEUMANN U47 I used to sing on. It's great on my acoustic guitar as male and female vocals, as my 18-year-old twin daughters are doing their new EP using it, and sounding fantastic.
by Michael from Madison, WI on
Music background: Pro singer/songwriter with tons of tracks in the Film/TV world.

A Truly Magical Microphone!

This is an incredibly special mic! Sonically it has clear, round, deep low frequencies with no hint of "mud", the midrange is simply magical - clear, detailed, beautiful presence and the high end is smooth and detailed without harshness or excessive "hype". I have a very sibilant voice and always need a de-esser. Not with the Chandler! The platinum diaphragm and extremely short signal path to the preamp makes it very dynamic and responsive to even the most subtle changes, while generating very low self-noise.

Some of my clients are wanting to do single-mic, mono, live vocal/guitar recordings. I can set this mic up 30" from the talent and with a little care in positioning, it will capture all the emotion, detail and depth of their performance. This mic allows for distance without becoming thin and uninteresting.

Since it has its own vintage EMI tube preamp built in, and generates line-level output, it can be plugged directly into your favorite hardware compressor. (I have a Chandler EMI Opto 500 that pairs up very nicely).

I've owned most of the iconic classic mics over the past decades. What I was looking for is a mic that would deliver the "vibe" of a U47, C37a and 251E without all the headaches of 60 year old mics. I wanted a mic that would hug the performers ears and help them generate inspirational performances. The Chandler REDD does all of this and more. Its certainly not the most expensive mic I've ever owned, but it very well may be the best.
by Paul Svenson from San Diego, CA on
Music background: Player, engineer, producer and mic junkie since 1971

REDD MIC

I needed this, a Mic with a Vibe. I ran it into my DAW w no Mic Pre, and thats it. Its sounds beautiful. A must have in any Mic Locker.
by Gau Hernandez from Laredo, TX on
Music background: Worship
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