Soyuz 017 Tube is a flagship large‑diaphragm tube condenser microphone that delivers the big, classic vocal sound engineers associate with the best vintage mics, in a fully modern, hand‑built design. With its gold‑sputtered S17 capsule, 6ZH1P tube and custom toroidal transformer, it offers an open, graceful top end, warm midrange and full, balanced low end that gives vocals and acoustic instruments a three‑dimensional, “finished” quality straight from the source.
Long product description (EN)
Soyuz 017 Tube – modern classic tube sound from Tula
 
The Soyuz 017 Tube is a dual large‑diaphragm tube condenser microphone designed as a modern answer to the legendary tube vocal mics of the past. Its sound is intentionally big, rich and three‑dimensional, with the kind of depth and authority that makes a lead vocal feel “like a record” even before processing. At the heart of the design is the S17 cardioid capsule – a gold‑sputtered, hand‑tuned 34 mm diaphragm capsule that is designed and machined in‑house and voiced for velvety detail and natural, extended frequency response.
 
The tube circuit is built around a 6ZH1P valve and a proprietary toroidal output transformer in a point‑to‑point wired topology, combining classic tube behaviour with the reliability and consistency required in modern studios. This architecture is responsible for the 017 Tube’s signature tone: a smooth, open top end without glassiness, a warm, saturated midrange that flatters most voices, and a solid, controlled low end that anchors a mix instead of turning muddy.
 
On vocals the 017 Tube tends to sit in the mix with minimal EQ, adding a sense of polish and dimension that many engineers usually expect only from highly sought‑after vintage microphones. It is equally at home on demanding acoustic sources such as piano, acoustic guitar, strings or room mics, where its combination of transient detail and harmonic weight creates a luxurious, cinematic image.
 
Each microphone is built by hand and ships in a custom handmade oak suitcase, together with the dedicated BP‑017 external power supply (featuring a switchable ‑20 dB pad), a 6‑pin microphone cable, a custom hand‑machined shockmount, a hard mount and a spare 6ZH1P tube. For studios looking for a true modern classic tube mic with unmistakable character and boutique build quality, the Soyuz 017 Tube is a centerpiece choice.
Features:
100% handmade in Russia;
34mm gold sputtered diaphragm capsule;
In-house wound transformer inside;
6ZH1P military grade pentode tube;
Optional capsule: omni;
Heavy duty shock mount;
Comes in a velvet-lined, hand-crafted Russian hardwood box
Comes in a beautiful handmade oak suitcase
Includes a new power supply with a built-in 20db pad, shock mount, and clip.