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title: "Hamburg Mk 8 Class A FET Cardiod Condenser Microphone"
brand: "adk microphones"
price: "41 zł"
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# Class A FET 8th Gen Circuitry Low-Noise Transformer-Balanced Design 34mm Gold Vapor-Deposit Capsule Hamburg Mk 8 Class A FET Cardiod Condenser Microphone

**Brand:** adk microphones
**Price:** 41 zł
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎤 Elevate your sound with the mic that pros swear by — don’t just record, captivate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hamburg Mk 8 Class A FET Cardiod Condenser Microphone by adk microphones
- **How much does it cost?** 41 zł with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/6459272-hamburg-mk-8-class-a-fet-cardiod-condenser-microphone)

## Best For

- adk microphones enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted adk microphones brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Decade of Refinement:** Eighth-generation Class A FET design shaped by top producers for best-in-breed performance.
- • **Beatlesque Vocal Warmth:** Smooth, mellow tone that flatters both male and female vocals with rich chest resonance.
- • **Elite Low-Noise Circuitry:** Transformer-balanced, European component build ensures ultra-clean recordings with minimal hiss.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Craftsmanship:** Hand-selected German-style capsule paired with Belgian electronics for pristine sound clarity.
- • **Versatile Instrument Compatibility:** Perfect for ballads, country, blues, folk vocals, plus banjo, sax, and brass instruments.

## Overview

The Hamburg Mk 8 Class A FET Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a premium vocal mic designed for discerning audio professionals. Featuring a 34mm gold German-style vapor-deposit capsule and low-noise transformer-balanced circuitry, it delivers a smooth, slightly dark tonal character ideal for ballads and acoustic genres. Developed over a decade with input from elite producers, this mic excels in capturing warm, natural vocals and challenging bright instruments with audiophile precision.

## Description

The popular Hamburg Edition microphone has a finely-tuned response curve designed to replicate a vintage, late 1950’s German tube (Valve) mic. The Hamburg Mk 8 offers a mellow, robust tonality. ADK President and Founder Larry Villella says: “The Hamburg has a robust quality that tends to round-out the tone of the source. It is really great on vocals, reeds and bass elements.” It is great for strings, reeds and thin vocals or singers with sibilance issues. If your sound source needs warming up or smoothing out, the Hamburg will do the trick. End-users of ADK Audiophile Mics are a Who’s Who of the Music World for good reason. The ADK Audiophile series of condenser mics were created for critical recording environments and fine acoustic sources. When your tracks really matter, ADK Audiophile Series delivers Stellar Performance at affordable prices. Founders Larry Villella and Brian Hutchison founded ADK in 1998. Their partnership with a Belgian design wizard and a PhD from Australia resulted in a range of superb microphones that quickly became favorites of engineers, artists and producers. 11 years and 50,000 microphones later, ADK is tracking TV shows, movies, and CDs all over the world! Why are ADK Mics so popular? Because ADK creates world-class microphones that superstars adore, yet are philanthropically priced so the average guy can afford them. SPECS: Type: Class A Pressure Gradient FET Condenser Microphone; Polar Pattern: Fixed Cardioid;Sensitivity: 15mv/Pa; Impedance: 200 Ohms; S/N Ratio: 81dB (Ref: 1 Pa / A-Weighted); Equivalent Self-Noise: 13dB (A-Weighted / IEC 268-4); Max SPL @ 0.5% THD: 126dB / 140dB (0dB/-14dB Switchable PAD); Total Dynamic Range: 127 dB; Low-Cut Filter (HPF): Flat / 89Hz; Power Requirement: Phantom Power 48V ± 4V; Body Color: Silver

## Features

- Smooth/Mellow – Slightly dark, but natural sounding on Male or Female Vocals. The Hamburg is flattering to singers who want to hear more Chest-Tone, less Head-Tone. It is a Favorite FET among the more discerning engineers for its Beatlesque charm.
- Best Vocal Mic for Ballads, Country, Blues, Folk Singers. Also wonderful for banjo, sax, brass and other challenging bright sources.
- Class A FET - 8th Generation Vocal Mic for audio purists. The Hamburg is the culmination of over a decade of refinement thanks to Input from Golden-Ear producers & engineers resulting in Best-In-Breed performance.
- Low-Noise Transformer-Balanced Circuitry with high-value European components, the Hamburg is one of only two ADK Audiophile Series built at the ADK Custom Shop. The Hamburg constantly wins shoot-outs against expensive German FET Mics.
- 34mm Gold German-Style Center-Connect Vapor-Deposit Capsule specific to Hamburg. Hand-selected to optimize the proprietary Belgian-designed electronics. Far exceeds Vintage Mic specs for wonderfully full, warm recorded tracks.
- Smooth/Mellow Slightly dark, but natural sounding on Male or Female Vocals.
- Best Vocal Mic for Ballads, Country, Blues, Folk Singers. Also wonderful for banjo, sax, brass and other challenging bright sources.
- The Hamburg is the culmination of over a decade of refinement thanks to Input from Golden-Ear producers
- Low-Noise Transformer-Balanced Circuitry with high-value European components, the Hamburg is one of only two ADK Audiophile Series built
- 34mm Gold German-Style Center-Connect Vapor-Deposit Capsule specific to Hamburg.

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ADK Microphones
- **Connectivity Technology:** XLR
- **Color:** Gold
- **Included Components:** Microphone
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Item Weight:** 16 ounces
- **Impedance:** 200 Ohm
- **Microphone Form Factor:** Microphone Only
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8.25 x 2 x 2 inches
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for lower voiced people
*by S***M on January 7, 2012*

I had purchased this particular microphone because I tend to have a lower voice when speaking, so my understanding of this microphone was that it was good for this. Sometimes I feel like I'm yelling if people can't hear me in even mid-sized rooms. This would also apply to many other microphones I had tested, as many could not catch the bassy voices.-My first intent was to use this for only my studio vocals, but I had also been using it for recording training videos and group meetings. It did a wonderful job catching all of the mens voices in the background (from the face of the microphone).-Rounds out voices and background sounds very nicely and does remove a ton of bit-ness that a lot of microphones tend to have for higher sensitivity.-I did also purchase the shock mount (ADK Microphones Shock Mount, S-51) which did help a lot when I had used the smaller desk stand.-It does come with a stand mount connector and a very nice interior padded wood box with a latch.-I do sometimes have an issue with the sensitivity of the unit after plugging it in. I would sometimes have to play with the 14db gain switch to get it to catch more sound. Not a big deal though since it's only sometimes.-It would also drop from the 14db gain to a lower sensitivity during recording, but again, only sometimes. (this might actually be my M-Audio Pre-amp's fault though?)-I would recommend also purchasing a pop filter, as it is sensitive to this.Overall, Was exactly what I wanted and is a wonderful feature in any studio.(Seller: Shipping was on time and packaged properly)

### ⭐⭐⭐ A Little Disapointed
*by P***R on May 12, 2012*

Not a bad mic for a lower range voice, perhaps. But forget about it you're a tenor with with some sibilance. The microphone is reported to reduce sibilance, but I found this to not be the case. The sibilance I get with this mic is beyond ridiculous. It's also way too airy and lacks weight in the mids. Use the same cash and get the CAD M179. Far better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ADK Hamburg MK 8 is AWESOME!
*by C***O on November 30, 2013*

This is a GREAT mic! After recording in studios for more than 10 years I finally started putting together my own studio. When researching for a mic I read Brandon Drury's review (at Recording Review) so I contacted ADK about the differences in some of the mic models. To my surprise I heard back from the owner of the company, Larry Villella, with some specs but also his personal thoughts. What I was most impressed with was, in my usual over-researching of any gear purchase, Larry treated me as though I am a professional studio, not just a home enthusiast (with visions of grandeur). When the mic came in I set up time at other studios to do comparisons with mics I really love (that cost considerably more $$$ - outside my budget) and it matched or exceeded those other mics in every way. I use this primarily for vocals and acoustic guitar and it is fantastic! I am totally impressed with this mic and with this company.

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