Universal Audio Bock 167 Tube Condenser Microphone

When the legendary ’67 was introduced in 1960, many audio pros lauded the large-diaphragm tube condenser as the most natural-sounding microphone yet. Of course, it went on to become an enduring, coveted classic and spawned legions of worthy descendants, both tube and solid-state. Back in the day, pro audio equipment was handwired and assembled with mil-spec parts and materials — which, together with their extraordinary sonics, explains why we still see half-century-old microphones in major studios worldwide. The cost and complexities of maintaining these vintage treasures in working order, however, are more than most small studio owners care to take on. Enter the Universal Audio Bock 167. David Bock is well known in the contemporary pro audio community for the excellence of his vintage-style microphone designs. Equipped with its custom K 67 capsule and optimized tube electronics, the Bock 167 delivers the sonic proficiency of the venerable ’67 in a cutting-edge modern design with enhanced sensitivity, detail, and enhancements that render it considerably more versatile than the original.