Features Capsule hand-built in Northern California to reference-quality standards Custom-wound Manley output transformer for that big MANLEY sound! Continuously variable pattern selector makes it possible to fine-tune the polar pattern to find the desired sonic character Rugged, high-quality outboard power supply Vacuum tube is hand-selected for low noise and excellent reliability Description Product Description When fidelity is the goal, the Manley Reference Gold Mic is the solution. Its nimble CK12-style American-made capsule, open grille, and continually adjustable pickup pattern design allow it to hear deep into a room, capturing nuances and subtleties. It is real. It is the truth.