Developing A Fresh Mic Aesthetic: Though Andrew Monheim’s deafness at birth was resolved by many childhood surgeries, starting out life that way made him hear sounds differently and gave him a greater sensitivity to how audio functions. His unique experiences have likewise impacted the way he has navigated and innovated in the audio industry. After years of running production factories for Blue Microphones and Manley Labs, he continued to observe a growing disparity between what engineers, musicians, and producers could afford and the quality of the gear. “I reached a point where I wanted to make things my own way and improve on what I saw,” Monheim says. “I wanted to develop a fresh aesthetic for microphone design and manufacturing that would better the industry.” He launched Monheim Microphones in 2016 with the Monheim Omni Microphone as the first product. His goal with the new company was to recreate and innovate on classic mic designs, crafting everything by hand. Keenly picking apart elements other engineering teams were missing, or cost cutting on, he envisioned the marketplace for the next phases of the future of sound.
Flagship Mics: Monheim offers two omnidirectional condenser microphones designed for high fidelity recording—the Omni Reference Microphone and the Omni High SPL Microphone. Both are sold as matched pairs and are designed to capture the enhanced detail of an instrument or performance. The Monheim Omni is described as “having a pair of your ears on the source!” The High SPL version is an upgrade to the standard model, featuring a lower noise floor and a higher Sound Pressure Level (SPL) response for recording louder sources. Featuring full-bodied, rich low-end and smooth, extended top end, the Royalty Tube Condenser Mic, inspired by Prince and the classic 67 sound, is considered the “crown prince” of the company’s lineage of condenser mics. The visual homage is completed with a custom candy-coated body paint, meticulously matched with a 24-karat gold-plated head basket and bottom cap, making the luxurious look of Royalty as inspiring as its lush sonics.
Most Recent Products: Monheim Microphones unveiled its Crème tube microphone line in 2023. The company presented the Crème as its first tube microphone, designed to bridge vintage audio quality with modern mixing techniques. It features a CK12-style capsule and a NOS 12AT7 vacuum tube. Based on the Crème’s popularity and industry demand for vintage appearance, the subsequently released Crème XL features familiar vintage quality with the beloved tonality and aesthetic of a Monheim classic—boasting a cutting edge protective inner pop filter, and custom-made, vintage locking swivel mount for maximum style and reliability. Debuting at NAMM 2025, Monheim introduced the hand portable FRESH condenser mic, boasting crisp, open top end, natural low-end extension, internal pop filter, and a push button swivel mount to use on any stand or recording surface. FRESH allows the modern user an easy way to capture fresh ideas.
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