Neumann M 149 Tube Microphone

Neumann M 149 Switchable Tube Microphone

The M 149 Switchable Tube Microphone from Neumann is a sophisticated, variable dual-diaphragm microphone designed for the discerning audio professional. Featuring the renowned K 49 capsule, this microphone offers impeccable sound fidelity, a hallmark of Neumann’s legendary U 47 and M 49 models. The integration of a tube impedance converter followed by a transformerless output circuit ensures that the M 149 can transmit signals over long cables without any loss of quality.

Conveniently placed slide switches under the large, acoustically open headgrille allow users to select from nine directional patterns and adjust a seven-step high-pass filter for precise control of cut-off frequencies.

Standout Features

• Transformerless Tube Output Circuitry: Provides low noise and distortion, ensuring warm, transparent sound reproduction.
• Exceptional Signal Reproduction: The M 149 Tube’s frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and SPL rating of 136 dB ensure pristine audio across various dynamic ranges.
• 9 Selectable Polar Patterns: Choose from omnidirectional, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure 8, and intermediate positions between each pattern.
• Low Frequency Roll-Off Switch: Fine-tune your recordings with a 7-position high-pass filter ranging from 20 Hz to 160 Hz.
• Shock Mounted Capsule: Elastic mounting minimizes structure-borne noise.
• Includes EA 170 Shock-Mount: Further reduces noise from handling, ensuring clean recordings.

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