and I’ m working 100 hours a week. We’ re busting at the seams in my closed-in carportturned-lab, but I won’ t hire anyone until I can guarantee them a stable, lifelong career. I’ ve seen too many layoffs in this industry to do that to someone prematurely.
[ WM ] It sounds like a true labor of love. For the worship leaders and studio engineers reading this, why should they look at United Studio Technologies over the bigger, flashier brands?
[ Chad ] Because we don’ t drop the ball on the little things. Whether it’ s the tension of the swivel arm on our FET 47— which I set by feel so it doesn’ t tilt overnight and ruin your kick drum sound— or the custom RF filters we add to solve a problem for just one user, we care about the whole experience. I want to give you as much microphone as humanly possible for your dollar.
[ WM ] What’ s the five-year plan for United? Are we going to see original designs or maybe digital interfaces?
[ Chad ] I’ m not opposed to growth; I just want to do it responsibly. I have a 10-year plan that includes original products and digital converters— we even have an old design called the Trivium I’ d love to revisit. But for now, I’ m focused on making sure every mic that leaves my work bench is as perfect as possible.
Steve Sattler Steve is a Pasadena, California based guitarist, composer, producer, and audio engineer. With over thirty years of professional experience exploring musical gear— both vintage and modern, his lifelong passion for all things guitar continues to fuel his work as a recording musician and technical writer.
UNITED STUDIO TECHNOLOGIES UT TUBE67 LARGE-DIAPHRAGM TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE
The United Studio Technologies UT Tube67 microphone is a large-diaphragm tube condenser designed to capture the depth, detail, and musicality associated with classic studio microphones, while offering modern reliability and flexibility. Built around a custom K67-style capsule and a U. S.-made BV12-style transformer, the Tube67 delivers a full-bodied tone with a slightly forward midrange and smooth top end, making it a strong choice for vocals, acoustic instruments, and studio workhorse duties. Its vacuum tube amplifier— based on an EF86 / EF806 pentode— adds harmonic richness and dimension, while maintaining low selfnoise and a wide frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
What sets the Tube67 apart is its versatility and thoughtful feature set. Users can select between cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-of-eight polar patterns, along with onboard controls like a high-pass filter,-10 dB pad, and the unique“ Air Mod,” which introduces a subtle high-frequency lift for added clarity and presence. The microphone connects via a dedicated external power supply using a 7-pin cable, eliminating the need for phantom power and ensuring stable operation. With a maximum SPL of 137 dB and a robust, precision-built chassis, the UT Tube67 is designed not only for premium sound quality but also for longterm durability in both professional and project studio environments.
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