Welcome to WeissKlang V13,

a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with natural sound reproduction,
accurate transient response and excellent technical performance.

What should a condenser microphone be like?

What should it sound like?

Which technology offers the best quality?

We answered these questions through several years of development in close collaboration
with experienced audio engineers.

  • Natural and linear sound
  • Cardioid polar pattern
  • Transformerless circuit design
  • Low self-noise
  • Low-resonance body
  • Gold-sputtered WMK-13 capsule
WeissKlang V13 large-diaphragm condenser microphone in champagne

Linear und neutral

The characteristics of both voices and musical instruments are unique. Therefore the demands on a versatile large-diaphragm microphone are very high.

The WeissKlang V13 features a discrete, transformerless circuit and high-graded technical components for excellent acoustic qualities and a high dynamic range.

With the excellent impulse response and the clear and linear character, the V13 is perfectly suitable for critical recording processes.

Gold-coated WMK-13 microphone capsule in front of the WeissKlang V13

Versatile precision

The V13 offers a high dynamic range and with its low self equivalent noise level of <10 dB-A it’s almost noise-free. The frequency range of 20 Hz - 20.000 Hz also allows extremely low (and high) frequencies to be captured.

The newly developed WMK-13 capsule is gold-sputtered, acoustically well-balanced and least sensitive at the rear (cardioid). In order to get the best possible acoustic properties, the circuit and the capsule are matched.

We rely not only on measurement data, but also on acoustic perception.

Close-up of the WeissKlang V13 microphone grille

Handpicked sound quality

The technical characteristics of a microphone are defined by the quality of its components and overall quality control.

By using and carefully matching high-quality, hand-selected components, the V13 achieves a natural and flat frequency response as well as a smooth polar pattern.

Long-life capacitors from Germany and MIL-standard resistors ensure accurate and low-noise signal processing.

Front and side views of the WeissKlang V13 microphone grille

Robust elegance

The V13 impresses with its timeless and simple design. The body is made of copper and hardened aluminum. The slightly roughened and powder-coated surface is very resistant and durable.

Thanks to a patented manufacturing technique, the body resonances were reduced to a minimum and do not affect the frequency response of the microphone.

Due to its shape, incoming sound is dispersed evenly inside the microphone grille, thus avoiding so-called “standing waves”.

MA-1 shock mount for the WeissKlang V13

Noise-free sound

By using the included MA-1 shock mount, the microphone is mechanically decoupled to reduce the impact of physical vibrations.

The low frequency absorption goes up to 18 dB.

Equipped with a soft foam layer, the shock mount ensures quick and secure attachment with adjustable tilt angle and avoids bothersome tinkering. The flexible rubber bands offer an ideal isolation and are replaceable.

Included

One Plug-in. The whole world of mics.

WeissKlang V13 KlangFormer plug-in interface V13 KlangFormer V2.0 update
Available for Windows and macOS

Specifications

Operating principle
Pressure-gradient transducer
Directional pattern
Fixed cardioid pattern
Maximum SPL
130 dBat 0.5% THD
Equivalent self-noise (A-weighted)
< 10 dB
Equivalent self-noise (CCIR 468-3)
< 18 dB
Circuitry
Discrete transistor circuit
Supply voltage
P48 ± 4 V
Connector
XLR 3-pin
Capsule
WMK-13gold-coated - Ø: 34 mm
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20.000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)
85 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (CCIR 468-3)
77.5 dB
Sensitivity
18 mV/Pa
Impedance
200 Ω
Current consumption
3 mA
Weight
347 g

Polar diagram - 1 kHz

Polar pattern diagram of the WeissKlang V13 at 1 kHz

Dimensions

Dimensions of the WeissKlang V13: 190 mm high and 50 mm in diameter

Frequency response - free-field measurement

The V13 in comparison

For the most accurate listening experience, listen through high-resolution studio monitors or high-grade headphones - ideally at matched levels.

(Gain: 15dB - RME preamplifier and converter - loudness normalized - unprocessed)

Compared with Multi-pattern LDC Microphone

Made in
Austria 1986-2004
Amplifier design
Transformer
Price
approx. 800 EUR
WeissKlang V13 in front of a blurred Austrian comparison microphone

Vocals (females)

Microphone distance: 10 cm

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Compared with Large-diaphragm condenser Microphone

Made in
Germany since 2000
Amplifier design
Transistor
Price
approx. 1,300 EUR
WeissKlang V13 in front of a blurred German transistor microphone

Vocals (Male)

Microphone distance: 10 cm

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Compared with Large-diaphragm condenser Microphone

Made in
Germany since 2007
Amplifier design
Transformer
Price
approx. 1,800 EUR
WeissKlang V13 in front of a blurred German transformer microphone

Vocals (females)

Microphone distance: 10 cm

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Compared with Multi-pattern LDC Microphone

Made in
Germany since 1986
Amplifier design
Transformer
Price
approx. 2,700 EUR
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Vocals (Male)

Microphone distance: 10 cm

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REVIEWS

Test result Very good / outstanding

The WeissKlang V13 is an honest studio workhorse, transmitting signals unvarnished and true to source, with impressive precision throughout. As an added bonus, the included KlangFormer plug-in from Sonimus lets you shape that pristine, neutral signal into five distinct tonal flavors - subtly, but to real effect.

Professional Audio Johannes Dicke

What customers say
about the V13

Ron H. Facebook Review

„I was looking for a large-diaphragm microphone with the most neutral sound possible. The V13 does an outstanding job in this regard. Thank you, WeissKlang 😊👍“

Kent S. Facebook Review

„I finally found time to test my new V13, and I am absolutely delighted. It has exactly what I was looking for in my voice recordings. Nothing exaggerated, no colouration... it is simply there!“

Sven F. Facebook Review

„I love my V13. Absolutely natural sound and my first choice for vocals. Top!“

Martin B Facebook Review

„I am more than thrilled with the WeissKlang V13. The microphone captures recordings very clearly and neutrally - working with it is a pleasure.“

Zahardin B. Facebook Review

„Very good, clear microphones. I use them for vocals and acoustic guitars and am very happy with them.“
WeissKlang V13 large-diaphragm condenser microphone in champagne

499 EUR

incl. VAT and worldwide shipping (outside the European Union VAT-free)

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