NEUMANN M-149 TUBE Condenser Tube Microphone

KSM44A Multi-Pattern Dual Diaphragm Microphone Premium microphone with three polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).

Features

• Prethos® Advanced Preamplifier Technology: Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides  transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions.  
• Groundbreaking specifications: 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
• Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
• Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior frequency response
• Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
• Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
• Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
• 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
• Integrated three-stage "pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise
  
  

  Type	Condenser (externally biased)
  Frequency Response	20 to 20,000 Hz
  Polar Pattern	Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional
  lmpedance	50 ohms
  Phantom power required?	11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum

  
  

This elegantly designed bi-directional (figure 8) velocity ribbon microphone is intended for use in modern, state-of-the-art studios as well as private home studios. It offers the unique, pleasing sonic character that is similar to those classic ribbon mics of yesteryear.

The special dual-ribbon design offers a better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon mics on the market. You will also find that it does NOT exhibit the very dark, muted character of some ribbon mics…On the contrary, you will find it to be full-range with a very, natural detailed sound.

The "in-phase” signal is achieved when the microphone is addressed from the front side of the mic. (Where the AVANTONE logo is shown)

Features

•    Unique, elegant "retro” body design
•    Dual, Low-Mass Ribbon element which enables a much better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon designs
•    Fast accurate transient response, ultra-high 148 dB SPL capability, and overall stunning realism
•    Figure-8 audio directionality (pickup) pattern via front and rear, with extended sweet spots (as compared to Large Diaphragm condenser mics & single ribbon designs)
•    Low residual noise
•    No power supply required
•    No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion
•    Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability

Applications

Excels with studio solo vocals, group vocals and simultaneous vocal duets. Also recommended for piano, electric guitar cabs and acoustic guitar, orchestral, woodwind & brass instruments as well as hand-percussion instruments.

Very interesting and satisfying tracks can also be achieved using (2) CR-14ʼs for stereo tracking.

Specifications

Ribbon Type: Dual Ribbon / Pure Aluminum / 35mm x 5mm / 2 microns thick
Polar Pattern: Figure-8
Magnets: Rare Earth Neodymium
Frequency Response:  30 -15,000 Hz +/- 3dB
Sensitivity: -52 dBv +/- 2dB Re. (0dB=1V/Pa)
Output Impedance:

• Large 1" (25mm) capsule with gold plated diaphragm
• Cardioid polar pattern
• Self noise of only 5dB (A)
• Ultra low noise, transformerless surface mount circuitry
• Wide dynamic range
• Gold plated output contacts
• True condenser (externally biased)
• Internal capsule shock mounting

• Back-to-back large-diaphragm multi-pattern transducer
• True condenser technology
• High sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL capability
• Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
• Switchable bass cut filter
• Legendary, pristine AKG sound quality
• Complete with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case

• Professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone for unsurpassed audio quality
• Ideal as main and support microphone for studio and live applications
• Exceptionally flat frequency response and ultra-high sound resolution
• Cardioid pickup pattern for outstanding sound source separation and feedback rejection
• Ultra low-noise transformerless FET input circuitry
• LED indicates phantom power operation
• Gold-plated 3-pin XLR output connector for perfect signal transmission
• Ultra-rugged construction with die-cast body
• Swivel stand mount and carrying case included