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Neumann M 49 V Remote Switchable Studio Tube Microphone Set
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The legendary tube microphone of the '50s and '60s—available again.
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The objective itself was grand: in the early 1950s, a reference microphone was developed in cooperation with the Nordwestdeutscher Rundfunk (Northwest German Broadcasting) that was to replace all previous ones. Instead of having to replace the capsule in order to change the directional characteristic, the M 49 allowed remote controlling the polar pattern from the power supply—continuously. With its balanced frequency response in all directional patterns from omnidirectional to cardioid to figure-8, including intermediate settings, the M 49 is a truly universal microphone: be it orchestra, piano, trumpet or vocals, the M 49 is suitable for recordings of all kinds to the highest standard. As a result, the M 49 was, and still is, in great demand. No other Neumann microphone of the tube age was manufactured for a longer period: from 1951 to 1971. Countless legendary recordings from cool jazz to present day pop bear its elegant sound signature. The M 49 is an inseparable part of the Neumann DNA.The Best of the Best
At last, the legend is available again. The M 49 V is a reissue of the last revision. Over the years, the M 49 was continuously improved: the originally installed Hiller tube MSC2 was replaced by the TELEFUNKEN tube AC701 and then the AC701k. This and other circuit changes improved the signal-to-noise ratio, dynamic range and immunity to interference. In parallel, a broadcast version, the M 249, was issued with an RF-proof connector. The M 49 V uses the same circuit as the M 49 c, but with an even lower noise subminiature tube. Since high-frequency interference has increased dramatically due to mobile phone networks and WiFi, the RF-proof connector has been adopted from the M 249.The included NM V pattern control unit is designed to automatically provide the optimal heater voltage for both the M 49 V and any historical M 49; it also automatically adapts to the local mains voltage. Additionally, the M 49 V set includes the iconic yoke mount, whose flexible positioning has contributed to the M 49's enormous popularity. The M 49 V set is delivered in a high-quality case, which, like the entire microphone, is handmade in Germany.
Features
- Reissue of the legendary M 49 with detail improvements
- Superb vocal microphone for male and female voices
- Versatile microphone for all types of instruments
- Classic tube circuit with output transformer
- Continuously variable polar pattern, remote controlled
- Made to original specifications using archived documentation
- New pattern control unit automatically adapts to mains voltage
- Handmade and hand soldered in Germany
- Handmade vintage case manufactured in Germany
Order the M 49 V remote switchable studio tube microphone set now.
M 49 V Remote Switchable Studio Tube Microphone Set Specifications:
- Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
- Polar pattern: Variable (omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8)
- Frequency response: 40Hz–16kHz
- Rated impedance: 200 ohms
- Rated load impedance: 1,000 ohms
- Sensitivity: 6.5/8/10mV/Pa ± 1dB–43.5/–42/–40dBV
- Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR: 62/64/64dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted: 73/74/75dB
- Equivalent noise level, CCIR: 32/30/30dB
- Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 21/20/19dB-A
- Maximum SPL for THD: < 0.5%, 125dB (cardioid)
- Maximum output voltage: 300mV ~ –8dBu
- Power supply: NM V
- Required connectors/Microphone: KC 5 cable (7-pin)
- Required connectors/power supply unit output: XLR 3 F
- Weight: 1.76 lb.
- Diameter: 3.15"
- Length: 6.42"
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