Universal Audio BOCK-251 Tube Condenser Microphone
SKU: UA-BOCK-251-UThe Universal Audio Bock 251 is a hand-built large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone inspired by the legendary AKG C12 and ELA M 251 — two of the most sought-after vocal mics in recording history, regularly fetching five figures on the vintage market. Designed in partnership with mic-design legend David Bock, the 251 pairs a CK12-style brass-ringed capsule with a NOS Telefunken-style vacuum tube and a hand-wound American-made output transformer to deliver the airy, lifted top end and silky, intimate midrange those originals are revered for, with modern noise floor and consistency that no sixty-year-old mic can match. Three polar patterns selectable from the dedicated power supply, a heavy investment-grade brass body, and a silk-lined wood case round out a microphone built for the most demanding lead-vocal sessions. Hand-assembled in California, the Bock 251 is the choice for engineers chasing the unmistakable sound of the great vintage tube mics.
| Type | Condenser Microphone |