The Reynolds R-Type is a multipattern valve large-diaphragm condenser microphone, available with a choice of two classic capsules:

• K67-type – the dual-diaphragm design used in the Neumann U67 and U87.
• CK12-type – an edge-terminated capsule in the spirit of the AKG C12 and ELA M 251.

Both versions use a single 6S31B-R (6С31Б-Р) Russian subminiature wire-ended triode in a plate-follower configuration, combining many design features of the classic European studio microphones of the 1950s and 60s. The body, valve and power supply are the same; only the capsule differs.

The microphone ships in an aluminium flightcase with a high quality shockmount, 5m 7pin gold plated microphone cable, and a vintage-style power supply with a 9 position selector switch to set the pickup pattern from fig8 through cardioid to omnidirectional. Optional upgrades include a 5 metre Gotham GAC-7 premium 7pin microphone cable with Neutrik XX connectors. Gotham make the highest EMI and RFI shielded cable around and this upgrade further enhances the resolution and clarity of the microphone signal.