We know it’s not common to use line transformers in microphones (electronics purists will be pulling their hair out right now), but at TIERRA Audio we are electronics nuts and we love the exciting ‘black magic’ they bring to the enveloping dynamics of the timbre, and the attractive psychoacoustic effect they produce. Sounding good is what matters.
Take care of your sound. Also of your unique planet.
They must do what they promise.
They must do so as respectfully as possible to the environment and to the people who make them.
The new New Twenties is designed and handmade in Madrid, promoting the use of 100% recyclable materials of the highest quality, such as stainless steel or aluminum, and ultra-fast growing woods, such as bamboo. We also minimize the use of polluting chemicals by laser engraving all our microphones and their packaging.
In addition, more than 85% of our suppliers and collaborating craftsmen are located in Spain. All of them uphold our values of quality and sustainability, helping to keep the ecological footprint of each microphone as small as possible.
Made by engineers. Conceived for artists.
An anti-pop system like you've never seen before.
Our stylish and resistant anti-pop is made of three thin layers of mesh and textile strategically interspersed that progressively slow down the impact of the wind produced by the most conflicting syllables… without altering the sound of your voice!
Forget forever the usual bulky anti-pop systems, effective but complex to position correctly, delicate to transport, and generally annoying and unsightly during music and dubbing sessions that include photography and video.
Our anti-pop is automatically positioned in the right place thanks to its N52 neodymium magnets, the most powerful in the world, coated with an epoxy film that maximizes its durability even in very humid environments, and prevents vibrations and unwanted marks on the surface of the microphone.
An impenetrable stainless steel shield.
The outer chassis of the New Twenties is made of certified quality 304 stainless steel2.
A real super shield that not only resists the abrasion of aging, but also protects the electronics inside from shocks and noisy radio frequency electromagnetic pollution that is so damaging to sound.
Modern materials: recyclable, efficient, aesthetic and durable.
Time-inspired anti-vibration technology.
After 100 years, it had to be possible to design a suspension system for the capsule much more sensitive and discreet than the traditional ones based on large cast iron springs.
The solution was found in the workshops of the best master watchmakers and their precision micro-springs made from a stainless steel similar to the strings of a piano, tremendously resistant and with a spectacular memory effect.
Technical specifications
Technology
Condenser.
Capsule type
Electret (large diaphragm).
Polar pattern
Cardioid.
Powering
Phantom, +48 Volts (IEC 61938).
Maximum power consumption
4.8 mA / 230 mW.
Transformer
Original Lundahl Transformers®.
Sensitivity
-26 dB SPL / 50 mV/Pa (Ref. 1V / Pa).
Self-noise
-108 dBV(A).
Maximum SPL
120 dB @ 1 kHz, THD < 1%.
Output impedance
200 Ω.
Output connector
XLR balanced and shielded (aerial).
Weight (without packaging)
485 grams (without anti-pop), 520 grams (with anti-pop).
Dimensions (without packaging)
120 mm (H) x 100 mm (W) x 29 mm/43mm (D), without anti-pop / with anti-pop.
Weight (with packaging)
1.12 kg.
Dimensions (with packaging)
200 mm (H) x 180 mm (W) x 70 mm (D).