HA-69
The HA-69 is a hand made in the UK, multi-pattern, condenser, tube microphone that is absolutely packed with features! We are taking orders now and it is available for - £3200 UK - $4200 USA - €3200 EU - free shipping when you buy direct. The price difference for the USA is purely a reflection of the exchange rate, no additional charges or fees are applied.
The HA-69 is entirely handmade, including the metal plating and the engraving meaning each microphone will have a unique look and finish to it. Designed to be used in the studio, we created the HA-69 to be what we think is one of the most flexible and usable tube microphones on the market while sacrificing nothing in the way of sound quality. It holds 2 complete microphones inside, which you are able to choose between at the flick of a switch. Our newly designed ‘soft mute’ system will kick in automatically and is used to minimize equipment damage while changing between active audio circuits. To ensure the best performance from the mic we have also developed our own PSU for the HA-69, which is also entirely hand built, and has a host of control features for the microphone on it.
The HA-69 seeks to bring back the clear but warm and classic sound of the 1962-1973 British and German broadcast radio markets, a period when tube development was near its peak. The B and C modes each have their own independent classic analog audio circuit, point to point wrapped and hand soldered as it was originally done. The microphone features a new-old stock military grade Mullard tube, that was once a key component in a rocket guidance system for the British military, and was featured in New Scientist magazine in 1953. The B mode has a nice warm tube sound to it with the feeling of warm lows and detailed high end, while in contrast the C mode feels more neutral allowing you to use the HA-69 on a wide range of sources. The microphone also features our very popular ‘voicing circuit’, and when combined with the B and C modes, plus the other controls on the microphone such as the low cut, and sweepable pattern select, you will be able to achieve 6 different ‘voicings’ from the HA-69 just from flicking switches.
The Package comes with the HA-69 microphone, a custom shock-mount to keep the mic stable in any location, a high quality custom 3 meter 7-pin XLR (for use only with the HA-69), and the PSU with kettle lead. All of which comes in a custom flight case with pre-cut dense foam inside, and a 3 year warranty!
Available to order now!
We are currently taking orders for the the HA-69! If you are interested in the HA-69 and would like to place an order please email sales@hammeraudio.co.uk or check out our dealers page on the navigation bar at the top.
Ha-69 Session Examples
Song for the Film Rudi. Written by J Floyd, Producer by Will Slater and Directed/Filmed by Michael J Rudolph and Redouane Elghazi.
VOCALS : HA-69, CELLO + VIOLINS : HA-872 with HA69 as ROOM. A Helios Pre and LA2A compressor are used in the chain.
HA-69 on vocals for Pete Tong, Jules Buckley and the Heritage Orchestra.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni, Figure of 8 (sweepable on PSU)
Frequency Response: 20hz-20,000hz
Requires HA-69 Custom PSU and Custom 7 pin XLR
-14Db Pad switch on PSU
Front Switch - Audio circuit select
Low Cut Points - 0Hz/80Hz/180Hz (3 pole switch)
Switchable De-emphasis - (2 pole switch) “Vintage” - “modern”
Size -240mm x 75mm x 75mm (at widest points)
XLR output