NEWS FROM

T.H.E. COMPANY

January 30, 2025

Thank you to everyone that visited our booth at NAMM 2025!

January 21, 2025

For  Immediate release :

The Control One microphone, debuted at Namm 2024 , is a Studio Tube condenser  Microphone designed by Tom Hilbe of the Tom Hilbe Equipment Company, Los Angeles California, with a M.S.R.P.price of $ 3,450. , and available now on our website.  The Mic is current use  with  ICE CUBE Producer, E-A-SKI  ,  Producer KLC , the drum major , as well as Studios in L.A.

The microphone, is not a “copy” or “reissue “ of any one microphone.  The goal of this design from the start , was to make a “Great Mic “ with a combination of currently available elements together with custom design elements, and a vintage military spec tube.

In this case, the Military spec 6C31b tube, that we refer to as the “ Lemo” tube, has been out of production for years.  This microphone is a limited edition to 50 pcs , based on the available of the tubes we have obtained.  This mic will be followed by the Control Two mic, which is upward/downward compatible,  an expected run of 1000 Pcs.with a M.S.R.P. of  $4,250.

The power supply, is where the pattern selection takes place, with click stops for Omni, Cardiod , and Figure of 8.   There are no buttons or switches on the mic body itself by design, for operational longevity and signal path directivity .

The special capsule for this mic is a custom , 32mm capsule gold sputtered type.   According to Mr. Hilbe,  “ the combination of this tube, our proprietary Melcor ® -400 C series transformer , and selecting this capsule after many many version shoot-outs,  makes this combination of elements , check all the magic boxes to make this , the last Studio Tube Condenser Mic, you will need to buy ”.

This microphone is made in Los Angles California , with parts sourced world-wide, and represents several years of testing and design .

The Control One mic, is nominated for the 2025 TEC Awards in the category of , Studio Microphones .

For more information

Tom Hilbe  T.H.E.  Co.

213 926-7000

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