Visually attractive, hand-built, large diaphragm FET condenser microphone with a rich sound character to match

The Soyuz 017 FET is a large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone delivers sound that is as rich, warm, solid, and beautiful as its hand-crafted, polished design suggests. Like the finest musical instruments, all Soyuz microphones are completely handmade, and feature hand-machined and tensioned capsules. The 017 enables every detail to be captured with stunning depth, warmth and silky transparency, especially in the upper frequencies. These sonic characteristics allow the mic to complement the subtle nuances of vocals and strings while also accurately capturing the most complex instruments.

Features a cardioid capsule with gold-sputtered, hand-tuned 1 inch diaphragm; optional capsules include omnidirectional and figure 8 patterns.

Soyuz 017 FET Features

• Open and graceful top-end, warm midrange, full and balanced low-end
• Meticulous point-to-point “wire wrap” circuitry
• Custom large capsule designed and machined in-house
• Proprietary toroidal transformer imparts color and depth
• Comes in a hand-crafted Russian hardwood box
• 100% handmade at the Soyuz Base in Tula, Russia

Classic Tube Mic Sound

The classic sound of the 017 was previously considered impossible to achieve with new microphones. Engineers routinely spent small fortunes on vintage condensers and fought to keep them operational as they aged as new models – and even reissues – were often not imbued with the same desired characteristics despite their hefty price tags. This is not surprising: manufacturing techniques have changed, why wouldn’t the results? With its open top-end, smooth mid-range, powerful – yet balanced – low-end, and remarkably robust build quality, the 017 is destined to be the future benchmark of that elusive mixture of accuracy and sonic flattery that has sent vintage prices soaring.

TUBE vs FET

The 017 Series is comprised of FET (field effect transistor) and tube (valve) powered models. Though the FET and Tube models are similar – the two share identical capsules, form factors, and sonic signatures – there are subtle differences between them. The 017 FET captures transients with a somewhat faster, tighter response; the 017 TUBE’s smoother, rounded top-end is perfect for sources requiring warmth with slightly more coloration. 

Soyuz 017 Includes:

• Soyuz 017 Microphone
• Custom Wooden microphone box
• Power supply, in matching cream color
• 6 pin cable
• Shock mount