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LOMO 19a4 - N680044
LOMO 19a4 - N680044
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Make: LOMO
Model: 19a4
Year: 1968
Serial: 44
Polar Pattern: Cardioid + Omni
Amplifier: Valve (6S6B)
Capsule: Small Diaphragm Condenser
PSU: Original 20B50
Functional Condition: 10/10
Cosmetic Condition: 9/10
Rarity: 9/10
All of our equipment is carefully cleaned, serviced, and tested before being listed, and again before being shipped out.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION (click to expand)
DETAILED DESCRIPTION (click to expand)
The LOMO 19a4 is a tube small diaphragm condenser manufactured in small quantities by the LOMO plant from 1963 - 1969. It is estimated that approximately 300-400 19a4s were produced in that time. The microphone uses the 6S6B subminiature tube, which is also used in the 19a10, 19a13, 19a14, and 19a18 microphones, and is the Soviet equivalent of the AC701K. It can be deduced by looking at it that the microphone was inspired by the Schoeps 221b, and like the 221b, has a rotating capsule head that allows the user to cover or open the capsule’s rear vents, thereby changing the mic’s polar pattern from cardioid (vented) to omni (closed). The 19a4 however has it’s own incredibly distinct rich and velvety sound with a slightly rounded top end and is one of the most beautiful sounding mics we’ve used. Despite being rounded on the top end,, it has excellent transient response and is able to capture incredible detail without any harshness or midrange emphasis making it both natural and euphonic at the same time. This makes it a fantastic choice for room mics, acoustic guitars, overheads, guitar amps, and bowed instruments.
This 19a4 set is completely original and comes with its proprietary 20B50 PSU, original hard to find windscreen and clip, and an original LOMO velvet lined box, and original cable set. The capsule is in perfect condition and the microphone sounds stunning.
HEAR THE LOMO 19a4 - N680044 (click for info)
HEAR THE LOMO 19a4 - N680044 (click for info)
The acoustic guitar recording below was made with a stereo pair of 19a4's in an X/Y configuration positioned about 18" away from the sound hold of an acoustic guitar. There is no processing of any kind on this recording.
If you'd like to hear the 19a4 used on a full band recording, listen to the recording on this page: https://www.sovietamericanaudiosystems.com/products/lomo-19a4-n660120