System Of A Down Signature Microphone

Soyuz Microphones has announced the Serj Tankian 023 Wax Brass Bomblet Deluxe, a limited-edition large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone created in collaboration with vocalist, composer, painter, activist, and multidisciplinary artist Serj Tankian. This is what they have to say about it...

Best known as the unmistakable voice of System of a Down, Serj Tankian has built a creative world that extends far beyond music. Limited to only 45 microphones worldwide, his original artwork is featured across the microphone's midsection and paired with an exclusive, unlacquered wax brass body designed to age naturally over time, transforming the 023 Bomblet into both a musical tool and a collectible work of art. Each microphone also includes a high-quality giclée print of the artwork, signed and numbered by Tankian himself.

"I love the way Soyuz is still using analog technology, and I love the way they're hand-building their microphones," says Tankian. "I love using this mic. It's so dynamic, and you can use it on so many different types of productions."

The Soyuz 023 Bomblet is known for its warm sound and distinct blend of color and clarity, qualities that pair naturally with Serj Tankian's range as an artist. His music often lives in contrast: beauty and aggression, melody and chaos, intimacy and force. His voice can move from quiet and expressive to explosive and commanding in a single phrase. 

The Bomblet is built for that kind of range. Its thick low end and pronounced midrange give vocals body, weight, and authority, while its smooth, forgiving top end helps keep brighter, more aggressive moments controlled without losing detail.

That same balance makes the 023 Bomblet an easy fit for heavy guitars, drums, percussion, strings, and cinematic textures. It excels at handling high SPL and bass-heavy sources, delivering a focused, robust punch that cuts through dense mixes.

Instead of the standard aluminum body, the Serj Tankian 023 Bomblet Deluxe features an unlacquered, wax brass body. As the microphone is handled, used, and lived with, the brass will develop a gorgeous patina unique to its owner. Users can maintain the microphone's pristine finish with fresh wax or allow it to mature over time, creating a visual record of the sessions, songs, and moments it helped capture. No two microphones will age the same.

Like every Soyuz microphone, this 023 Wax Brass Bomblet Deluxe is an original design brought to life by Soyuz's machinists and engineers. Mic bodies are hand-turned on the lathe. Capsule backplates are cut, polished, and individually tensioned by hand. Transformers are wound in-house. 

The result is a limited-edition microphone that brings Soyuz craftsmanship, Tankian's art, and the sound of the 023 Bomblet together in a form made for recording, collecting, and creating.

Key Features:

• Limited to 45 microphones worldwide
• Created in collaboration with Serj Tankian (System of a Down)
• Features original artwork by Serj across the microphone's midsection
• Includes a high-quality giclée print signed and numbered by Serj Tankian
• Unlacquered wax brass body designed to patina naturally over time
• Large-diaphragm FET condenser based on the Soyuz 023 Bomblet Deluxe
• Custom Oak Suitcase with Custom Shockmount and 10ft mic Cable

 

About Soyuz Microphones
Established in 2013, Soyuz Microphones combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative design to create original microphones and audio equipment of unparalleled quality. Soyuz stands as a symbol of unity and alliance between diverse cultures and is dedicated to creating products that inspire artists of all types while capturing sound with clarity and dimension.

Pricing and Availability:
The Serj Tankian 023 Wax Brass Bomblet Deluxe is available direct from Soyuz Microphones' web shop for $1,999.

More information:

• www.soyuzmicrophones.com

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