London, United Kingdom
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Virtually Brand new, only used once, Neumann M49 V Large condenser, multi pattern tube/valve microphone. The legendary microphone reissued. It sounds absolutely gorgeous, I've had it for a few weeks but am reluctantly having to sell. The M 49 was the first studio microphone with a continuously variable directional pattern. It used the same large diaphragm capsule as the U 47 and ranks among the most sought-after tube microphones of all time. In 2022 it was reissued by Neumann as the M 49 V Set.Yes, all the rumours are true: Neumann reissues the M 49, one of those iconic microphones that changed the landscape of recording in the 1950 and 1960s and set the reference sound for blues, jazz, pop, and classical music. When you hear masterpieces from legends like Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, or Barbra Streisand, or today´s top talents like Adele, you hear an M 49 at work. Sound engineers and artists alike keep vintage versions of the M 49 like treasures for a reason. And whoever is lucky enough to still have a historic version could easily sell it for a five-figure sum.For years and years, Neumann's most experienced microphone experts trialled and tested until they came up with a product that even the most respected producers and sound engineers considered to be acoustically identical to the historic version, even in direct AB comparison.The M 49 V production involves a meticulous assembly process by hand, while the availability of key parts like the triode tube is limited. For this reason, the Neumann team can build a very limited number of pieces per month. Neumann M49V Features:Reissue of the legendary M 49 with detail improvementsSuperb vocal microphone for male and female voicesVersatile microphone for all types of instrumentsClassic tube circuit with output transformerContinuously variable polar pattern, remote controlledMade to original specifications using archived documentationThe new pattern control unit automatically adapts to mains voltageHandmade and hand soldered in GermanyHandmade vintage case manufactured in Germany
Price£6,200
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