The Neumann M 149 Tube Studio Microphon is the perfect blend between heritage and technological innovation the M 149 guarantees a truly unique tone that will prove beneficial to many artists producers and engineers. Drums pianos guitar amps and strings. The M 149 empowers you to take on anything thanks to the wide range of polar patterns on offer. Incredibly versatile youll be able to audition each of the nine to find a sound that suits you best. Inside the microphone the capsule is elastically mounted to the headgrille this innovative trick is perfect for eliminating operational and mechanical noise from ruining those all-important takes. For optimised recordings utilise the seven-position filter located at the rear of the microphones body to reduce proximity effect and eradicate undesirable low-frequency rumble. With the M 149 in your microphone locker you wont just feel like a professional youll sound like one too! Creating your finest work has never been so easy!
Vintage sound meets modern technology The Neumann M 149 Tube Studio Microphone combines classic vintage warmth with modern technology producing a truly unique tone ideal for vocalists and more. The M 149 Tube Microphone features a large-diaphragm transformerless tube design with switchable polar patterns. This high-end tube microphone features two slide switches located below the large headgrille allowing you to selection from nine directional patterns. The wide frequency range and range of polar patterns makes it ideal for a variety of recording applications from vocals to percussion. The nine polar patterns deliver exceptional clarity and refined audio for a truly unique character. Wide range of recording applications Its versatile nature makes it ideal for a variety of recording applications. With its nine polar patterns in total the M 149 Tube Microphone is not only ideal as a superb vocalist microphone but can be great in a range of other recording situations. The modern circuitry and extremely low noise level provide exceptional audio performance. At the heart of the microphone is the K 49 capsule – highly renowned for its incredible acoustic qualities used in the legendary U 47 and M 49 models. This capsule enables the M 149 Tube to feed long microphone cables without any colouration ideal for studio settings. Seven-position filter One of the most unique features on the microphone is the seven-position filter which allows you to select between a high-pass filter advancing in half-octave steps between 20 Hz and 160 Hz (- 3dB). The filter is highly useful for minimising rumble from air-conditioning or wind from background noise. The filter is also an effective tool for controlling the audio signal when the mic is used at close distance. Design and construction The robust yet sleek design of the Neumann M 149 combines vintage aesthetics with a modern sheen. The M 149 comes complete with the N 149 power supply specifically designed to feed the microphone through an 8-core cable. The output connector for the audio cable is a 3-in XLR with the output signal balanced. Additionally the microphone comes complete with an aluminium case 8-core microphone connecting cable power supply and EA 170 full elastic microphone suspension as well as a dust cover. Features Switchable tube microphone Transformerless circuitry High output level Pressure gradient transducer with the M 49 capsule Acoustically very open wire mesh cage Nine directional characteristics: omni wide angle cardioid cardioid hypercardioid figure 8 and one intermediate position each Specifications Acoustical Operating Principle: Pressure gradient transducer Directional Pattern: Omnidirectional wide angle cardioid cardioid hypercardioid figure-8 plus one intermediate position each Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 34/47/62 mV/Pa1) Rated Impedance: 50 ohms Rated Load Impedance: 1 kohms Equivalent noise level CCIR2): 28/25/23 dB1) Equivalent noise level A-weighted2): 16/13/11 dB-A1) Signal-to-noise ratio CCIR2) (rel. 94 dB SPL): 66/69/71 dB1) Signal-to-noise ratio A-weighted2) (rel. 94 dB SPL): 78/81/83 dB1) Typical SPL (tube characteristic) for K<0.5 percent: 120dB Maximum Output Voltage: 18 dBu Powering: Power supply N 149 A Matching Connectors: Microphone DIN8F Power supply XLR3F Weight: 730 g Diameter: 70 mm Length: 201 mm Product Code: 008403
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