Soyuz Microphones 1973-B - Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The 1973 is a high-end yet affordable LDC microphone that features a handmade capsule and world-class build quality. Like the other mics in the Soyuz family, the 1973 is neither a copy nor a clone but rather a "modern classic". It was developed and built in the old fashioned way: in-house with maximum attention to detail and no corners cut. THE CAPSULE The 1973 features a version of our own S23 capsule. The S23 is a completely unique capsule with a very interesting history. In the early 1970s LOMO redesigned an AKG CK12 capsule, giving it three backplates in order to increase consistency. In 2015 our Soyuz engineers redesigned it for the 023 Bomblet and have now further adapted it for the 1973. THE RESONATOR The 1973 features a custom resonator that reduces unwanted resonance and also adds a degree of plosive protection, making the 1973 extremely well suited for vocals, voiceovers and podcasts. THE DESIGN The form factor of the 1973 makes it perfect for miking those hard-to-reach plac