Brauner Releases Phanthera V Microphone

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Soon after release of the Phanthera microphone in the past year, which quickly became a worldwide topseller, the Brauner community started to ask for a version with variable characteristics according to the Phantom Classic/Phantom V combination. As a logical consequence, the renowned German microphone manufacturer Brauner presented the desired Phanthera V at this year's Prolight+Sound trade show in Frankfurt two weeks ago.

The Phanthera V impresses with the same qualities as its cardioid only counterpart, bringing along a lively and intense sound quality and highlighting the sonic aspects of the source material in a subtle manner. In addition to the cardioid directivity, it also is capable of recording in omni or bidirectional mode with a simple switch and thus adapting it to different recording situations.

Using the omnidirectional characteristics, ambience as well as soloists or even big orchestras are captured true-to-life because the sonic environment is also authentically reproduced. For simultaneous stereo recording with a second microphone in XY or MS configuration bidirectional characteristics are available. An additional switchable attenuator reduces the output level of the microphone by 10 dB, providing further valuable dynamic range where necessary. This makes the Phanthera V a versatile professional tool for almost every recording situation

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Both versions of the Brauner Phanthera are impressive proofs that phantom powered non-tube microphones can sound amazingly close to real tube microphones. With the Phanthera models, Brauner expand their product portfolio to include reference quality microphones which can stand beside the sound characteristics of the coveted tube models VMA and VMX.

The sound of the Phanthera: Experience vocal recordings with an intensity and liveliness never heard before. The particular sound of a sonic event is highlighted in a subtle manner. Totally unobtrusively, almost imperceptibly, it creates finely elaborate and highly nuanced sonic details. Narration recordings also have clear gains in proximity and plasticity. So you instantly have a result with convincing quality without time-consuming postproduction. Instrumental recordings with the Phanthera stand out due to the enormous detail resolution and first-class transient response. To complete their portfolio, Brauner now announces the base models Phantom Classic basic and Phanthera basic including different, more basic accessory equipment. Release date will be middle of April. Both Microphones, which are crafted in familiar Brauner quality, provide ambitious beginners with a smaller budget access to the world of Brauner Microphones and the popular Brauner Sound. Further, Brauner released a new full line brochure introducing their complete microphone family and philosophy behind the company.

For more information, visit their web site at www.braunerusa.com.