Peluso Microphone Lab P-280 Vacuum Tube Large Diaphragm Condenser

Peluso P-280 Large Diaphragm Tube/FET Hybrid Condenser Microphone

The Peluso P-280 is a cutting-edge hybrid microphone that delivers ultra-high resolution, crystal-clear detail, and the warmth of classic vacuum tube tone — all wrapped in a sleek, all-black brass body. Designed for today’s most demanding recording environments, the P-280 pairs a unique tube/FET combination amplifier with Peluso’s advanced dual back-plate capsule design for breathtaking clarity and extremely low self-noise.

Inside, a vintage-style EF95/5654W pentode vacuum tube shapes the tone with warmth and depth, while the FET stage ensures maximum detail and the quietest noise floor Peluso has ever achieved in a tube mic. Whether you're recording vocals, strings, percussion, or powerful amplifiers, the P-280 handles it all with assertive gain and a 149 dB SPL rating — making it a versatile, top-tier mic for professional sessions.

With 9 selectable polar patterns controlled from the MX-56 power supply, the P-280 adapts effortlessly to any studio setup, from omni to cardioid to figure-eight. And like all Peluso microphones, it features a heavy-duty 8-pin screw-on connector, designed to last a lifetime.

What’s Included:
• Peluso P-280 microphone in a wood presentation box
• MX-56 power supply with 9 polar pattern settings
• Heavy-duty 8-pin screw-on cable
• Shock mount and hard mount
• Locking flight case

Key Features:
• Hybrid tube/FET amplifier for warmth and low-noise detail
• Center-terminated dual back-plate capsule design
• Ultra-high resolution and crystal-clear transients
• Handles high SPL sources with ease (up to 149 dB)
• Vintage glass EF95 (5654W) pentode vacuum tube
• Built and engineered in Virginia, USA

Specifications:
• Capsule: Dual back-plate, center-terminated large diaphragm
• Polar Patterns: 9 (omni to figure-eight)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 27 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
• Impedance: 200 ohms
• Max SPL: 149 dB
• Tube Type: EF95 / 5654W
• Power Requirement: External power supply (MX-56)
• Dimensions: 2 in x 8 in
• Weight: 10.4 lb (shipping weight with case)
• Phantom Power Required: No