The Telefunken / Neumann KM 56 Miniature Multipattern Tube Microphone is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with multiple directional patterns (omni, cardioid, and figure-8).

It features a dual-sided, small diaphragm capsule skinned with nickel, as well as a tube amplifier circuit. The KM 56 is excellent for all-around applications, delivering a bright and clear sound on pianos, overheads, guitars, rooms, strings, and more. It is perfect for capturing a wide range of audio sources with warmth and detail.

This system has been in service at Drefahl on December 2025.

It is modified to use NOS Russian Military tube 6S6B-V, original capsule, that can be converted to use 701 Tube.
It has also new Drefahl DN221 PSU adjusted to tube 6S6B-V only and new Sommer Cable.

Includes the original Neumann box.

The head is slightly angled but work perfectly well.

Microphone holder not included.

Sound of the mic is really close the to AC 701. Drefahl can change the PSU to work with AC701 tube and make the service back to AC701 use if you have it.

Serial no.: #2237

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