Neumann M 149

The M 149 Tube* is a variable dual-diaphragm microphone. The K 49 capsule – well-known from the legendary U 47 and M 49 microphones – is followed by a tube functioning as an impedance converter. In contrast to earlier concepts – utilizing a transformer – the tube is complemented with a transformerless output circuit design. The M 149 Tube can thus feed long microphone cables without any coloration. Two slide switches are located below the large, acoustically very open headgrille. The switch at the front allows selection one of nine directional patterns. The slide switch at the rear operates a seven-step high pass filter. It allows a very fine adjustment of the cut-off frequency.

Features from the Neumann M 149 Tube microphone: 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 7fold switchable low frequency roll-off

Application hints of the Neumann M 149: Universal tube mic Its warm and yet transparent sound gives volume and presence to a vocalist A wide range of adjustments provide the most subtle differentiation of sound, especially in the range of proximity effect Mic for broadcasting, dubbing, and voice-over Spot mic for close miking of solo instruments, especially strings, wind instruments, and piano

The Neumann M 149 Tube microphone comes with: an attractive aluminium case the 8-core microphone connecting cable the N 149 A power supply with plug-in mains unit the EA 170 full elastic microphone suspension a dust cover.

• Manufacturer: Neumann
• Application: Studio
• Input: XLR 3 Pole
• Converter build: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Signal: Vocals
• Frequency Response from (Hz): 20
• Frequency Response to (Hz): 20.000
• incl. Accessories: Connection cable