infinty - crafted for exceptional sound

The Infinity ribbon microphone is Barkley Microphones' inaugural offering, blending timeless aesthetics and cutting-edge performance. At its core, the Infinity features a meticulously hand-tuned ribbon element paired with a custom Oxford Electrical Products transformer, ensuring a robust output, even frequency response, and excellent rejection of hum and unwanted noise. The microphone's strong off-axis null and low noise floor make it a versatile choice for a wide range of recording scenarios, from delicate strings and horns to dynamic drum overheads and room mics. With its warm sound and precise transient response, the Infinity captures every nuance of your performance, delivering a rich and detailed sound that recalls the golden age of recording.

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Encased in a durable Cerakote finish, the Infinity not only looks stunning but also stands up to the rigors of studio and stage use. As standard, it comes with a shock mount and a protective case, and for those seeking even more versatility, optional accessories like a magnetic pop filter and wind screen are available. The Infinity can be ordered with a boutique preamp from Atomic Analog in Iceland; the active Infinity is truly representative of passive microphone sound, only louder - great to long cable runs, or quiet sources. Whether used in a Blumlein stereo main array or as a single-source mic, the Infinity’s smooth highs, deep bass response, and the ability to creatively utilize the proximity effect make it a perfect match for any recording environment.

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Its versatility extends across genres and applications, making it equally at home in jazz, classical, rock, or any setting where a natural, detailed and flattering sound is desired. Whether capturing the ambiance of a room or the intimate details of a solo performance, the Infinity ribbon microphone promises to deliver a classic, flattering sound with every use.

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The Infinity is offered in 5 variations: STUDIO, MATCHED PAIR, STEREO, ACTIVE and LIVE.

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STUDIO - the original Infinity microphone with 1,8u foil. Available in single, or matched stereo pairs. Can be built with 1.2u foil (SUPER) upon special request (slight surcharge applies).

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MATCHED PAIR - specified in 1.2u, 1.8u or 2.5u foil (Super, Studio or Live) configuration, passive, or active - these microphones are built side by side with hand matched transformers and ribbons to ensure consistency of output across the frequency spectrum.

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STEREO - a blumlein stereo version featuring 1.2u foil for the fastest transient response with the most extended low and high frequency content. 5m (16ft) 5 pin to 2x 3 pin XLR cable as standard with various length options available.

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ACTIVE - pairing preamp technology from Icelandic audio gurus Atomic Analog to give you unparalleled sonic performance - truly representative of the sound of the Infinity microphone - just louder - great to long cable runs, or quiet sources.

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LIVE - a slightly more rugged version with 2.5u foil, more internal baffling, and reduced proximity effect. Available in single, or matched stereo pairs.