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New Voice. Classic Sound
The Silver 17 is a large-diaphragm tube condenser with
a refined sense of openness, presence, and natural top-end, while retaining the classic, full-bodied character the 017 Series is known for. Built around a newly developed edge-terminated version of our original S17E capsule, the Silver 17 adds a musical extension
to our flagship sound.

The Silver 17 is a mic that feels immediately familiar, yet genuinely new. Vocals sit forward without edge. Acoustic instruments breathe. Transients stay defined, but never rigid.

Where Weight Meets Air
The Silver 17 is voiced to sound powerful while sitting naturally in a mix.
It carries the same larger-than-life lows and rich midrange of its sibling, the 017 TUBE, but with a greater emphasis on the presence and clarity demanded for modern productions.
The difference begins to shine in the upper range, where the Silver 17 remains open
and expressive. The smooth lift highlights detail without exaggeration, while the controlled articulation helps vocals, guitars, keys, and other sources come through
with less need for post-production sculpting.

Inspired by Classics.
 Built as an Original.
The core of the Silver 17's sound comes from its custom, edge-terminated variant of our S17E capsule:
 a hand-machined, gold-sputtered, 34mm design developed entirely in-house.

The original S17 was influenced by K67 geometry,
the architecture behind some of the most recorded
large-diaphragm condensers in history, and serves
as the base of the 017 Series' dense low-end and midrange.

For the Silver 17, our engineers built on that foundation, drawing inspiration from mics like the LOMO 19A18,
a rare Soviet-era gem often compared to a C12 and prized for its airiness and top-end response.

This hybrid approach led to a complete redesign
of the capsule with new acoustic resistance, new backplate mechanics, and new diaphragm tensioning. Where the original S17 routes its electrical charge through the center of the capsule, the Silver 17 applies the charge directly to the diaphragm and routes it through
the mounting ring. With no center screw, there is
no obstruction to the diaphragm's most sensitive area.

The result is a capsule that responds more freely, giving the Silver 17 a smooth balance of color and excitement across the spectrum.

 

Handcrafted Without Compromise
The Silver 17, like every other Soyuz microphone, is an original design brought to life by our master machinists and engineers.
Hand-turned bodies, hand-tensioned capsules, in-house wound transformers, and point-to-point wiring.
At the core: the military-grade 6ZH1P tube. This level of craftsmanship is what makes each Soyuz microphone an instrument you can rely on for decades and many sessions to come.

 

Specifications:
Transducer Type: Condenser / large diaphragm
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Self-Noise: 20 dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range: 120 dB
Max SPL: 140 dB
Sensitivity: 40 mV/Pa
Output Impedance: 270 Ω
Power Requirements: Dedicated PSU (included) — 220–240V AC /
110–115V AC (US)
Weight: 630 g
Dimensions: 55 × 226 mm