Philips 9559
Manufacturer:
PhilipsModel:
9559Country of Manufacture:
NetherlandsMicrophone Type:
RibbonPolar Pattern:
Figure 8Production Start Year:
1950Rarity:
4
Audio Recordings:
Nylon string guitar recorded with the Philips 9559. The bass cut inductor has been bypassed.
Multiple quality options available
Speech (male) recorded with the Philips 9559. The bass cut inductor has been bypassed.
Multiple quality options available
Frequency Response:
Technical Description:
The frequency chart above shows the response with the high pass filter inductor connected (red), and bypassed (purple).
Philips model 9559 has a long wide ribbon. Three different output impedances may be selected simply by rotating the custom 4-pin plug to the correct position. These outputs are 200, 500 and 10,000 ohms respectively.
A microphone specially designed for applications where the highest demands are placed on reproduction quality and operational reliability, such as in sound recording studios, sound film studios, and broadcasting. It possesses all the qualities one would expect from a first-class microphone.
• Linear frequency characteristic
• Wide frequency range
• Uniform directional effect for all frequencies,
• Different impedances
• Easily adjustable
• Simple connection
• Thorough transformer shielding
• High sensitivity
• Flexible mounting
• Attractive appearance, antique silver finish.
MoMics technical note.
This microphone has a small inductor inside which reduces the bass response. Unlike the RCA 44BX and Melodium 42B, there is no switch to disable it. However, when we service these for customers we often disconnect the inductor to give maximum bass.
