Townsend Labs Sphere L22 High Precision Dual Channel Microphone

Here's what Townsend Labs say about the Sphere L22:

The Sphere L22 microphone system from Townsend Labs models the characteristics of the most sought-after large-diaphragm condenser microphones with amazing accuracy and allows selection of different mics and patterns even after tracking.

The Sphere system consists of a high precision dual channel microphone, which when paired with the included Sphere plug-in (UAD, AAX DSP, AAX Native, VST, AU) accurately models the response of a wide range of mics, including transient response, harmonics, proximity effect and three-dimensional polar response.

Breakthrough Microphone Modeling Technology

Sphere’s three-dimensional approach captures the spatial nuances, proximity effect and off-axis frequency response of a wide range of microphones, which until now was not possible with any other product.

Realtime UAD and AAX DSP Processing

With Universal Audio Apollo, achieve extremely low latency (approx. 1.6ms round trip at 96kHz) for guaranteed real-time performance. The AAX DSP format allows for guaranteed low-latency performance on Avid HDX systems. UAD and AAX DSP plug-in formats are included at no additional cost. Sphere also supports native AAX, VST and AU.

Dual Mic Models

Dual Mode in the Sphere plug-in makes possible phase-coherent mixing of multiple virtual mic models from the same physical microphone, before or after tracking. It's also possible to adjust the relative phase alignment of the two mics with the Align control.

Polar Pattern Modeling

Because Sphere captures the three-dimensional response of target microphones, it precisely emulates the polar patterns and other off-axis characteristics of vintage microphones which are essential to their unique sound.

Record In Stereo With One Mic

With just one Sphere L22 mic it’s possible to make coincident stereo recordings, and even have different mic models on the left and right channels, using the Sphere 180 plug-in.

Key Features

• Record with the sound of microphones many have only dreamt about
• Change mic type, polar pattern, and other microphone characteristics, even after tracking!
• Audition the sound of different microphones without tiring the vocalist
• Reduce bleed, undesirable room coloration, and other common issues using Off-Axis Correction™
• Record in stereo from a single microphone

What's Included

• Sphere L22 Microphone
• 10 Foot (3 Meter) Breakout Cable
• Shock Mount
• Swivel Mount
• Hard Carrying Case
• Plush Dust Cover

Specifications 

• Equivalent Noise Level: 7 dB-A
• Max SPL at 0.5% THD: 140dB (with -20dB pad engaged)
• Pad Attenuation: -10db and -20dB
• Sensitivity: 22 mV/Pa
• Output Connector: 5-pin male XLR
• Breakout Cable: 10’ (3m) 5-pin female XLR to dual 3-pin male XLR
• Weight (mic only): 1.7 lbs. (770 grams)
• Dimensions (mic only): 8.9" x 2.5" (225mm x 63mm)
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: >1000 Ohms
• Phantom Power - Voltage: 44 to 52 V per channel Current: 5 mA per channel typical, 8 mA at max SPL