Neumann M 49V SET
The Neumann M49v is a tube studio microphone.
Technically, the M 49 V is a large-diaphragm tube microphone with a warm, silky sound and magical richness and depth.
depth. It needed virtually no introduction when it debuted in 1951, as it immediately
the recording and broadcasting studios. One reason for this was that this revolutionary microphone had
One reason for this was that this revolutionary microphone had a remotely controllable polar pattern (from omnidirectional, to cardioid, to figure-of-eight). At the time,
most bands and orchestras were recorded with a few microphones, often placed in a fixed position.
Remote control saved a lot of time, and engineers were able to work in many situations with the same microphone, often with a different one.
situations with the same microphone, whether for vocals or instruments. Although remote control is
Although remote control is less important nowadays, the sound signature remains unrivalled and unmatched. While today's productions are defined by digital
While today's productions are defined by digital workflows, the warm magic of an analogue tube microphone remains unmatched.
The production of the M 49 V involves a meticulous hand assembly process, and the availability of essential parts such as the triode lamp is limited.
parts such as the triode lamp is limited. For this reason, the Neumann team can only manufacture a very limited number of parts each month.
of parts each month. Due to this limited availability, we have planned a launch without a pre-order phase and therefore without discounts.
and therefore no pre-order discounts. Please understand that we will also have to prioritise
Please understand that we will also need to prioritise the available microphones.
As demand exceeds production, waiting periods of several weeks to months are to be expected.
Due to limited availability, no batch orders can be accepted. Artists and studios working with the M 49 V
with the M 49 V will always be given preference. This exclusive product can only be ordered through your
sales manager. He will be happy to guide you through the ordering and allocation process.
1 tube microphone M 49 V
1 directional control unit
vity control unit NM V
1 KC 51 cable shock mount MZ 49 A
1 Handling Guide
1 safety guide.
Acoustic mode of operation: Pressure gradient receiver
Variable directionality: Omnidirectional, figure of 8, cardioid
Frequency response: 40 - 16000 Hz
Nominal impedance: 200 Ohm
Nominal load impedance: 1000 Ohm
Sensitivity: 6.5/8/10 mV/Pa ± 1 dB -43.5/-42/-40 dBV
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted: 73/74/75 dB
Equivalent sound level, A-weighted: 21/20/19 dB-A
Sound pressure level limit for k < 0.5 %: 125 dB (cardioid)
Microphone dimensions (L x Ø): 163 x 80 mm
Microphone weight: 800 g
Dimensions of NM V pattern controller (W x H x D): 100 x 120 x 220 mm
Weight of NM V pattern controller: 2.2 kg
NM V pattern controller, KC5 cable and MZ 49A suspension included
Euroguitar Reference : 104183