Vintage Tones, LLC. Microphones & Pro Audio
Vintage Microphone Sales, Rental, & Acquisition Services. Est.1998 Call Us At (860) 882-5916
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Neumann M
150 The new M 150 Tube takes many of the
features from the original M 50 and incorporates them in a very
modern microphone. With low self noise, a Titanium membrane and
capsule, transformerless tube amplifier and sophisticated power
supply, the M 150 Tube is not a reissue but an entirely new
microphone in its own right. The Titanium diaphragm of the pressure capsule is 12 mm in diameter
and is exceedingly thin. Although Titanium has been known to have
unique and desirable characteristics for some time, it has, until
very recently, been very difficult to procure in the quality
necessary for use in a microphone of this type. The headgrille is shaped just like that on the original M 50, as
requested by various top engineers in the recording industry. Due
to mounting the pressure capsule with the diaphragm flush to the
surface of a small (40 mm) sphere, the directional characteristic
of the M 150 Tube is entirely unique. At the lowest frequencies, this system is a pure omnipressure
transducer with a perfectly circular polar pattern. However, in the
mid- and upper frequencies, the pickup pattern becomes more narrow.
The M 150 Tube is an ideal microphone for any stereo, 5.1 or 7.1
surround recording, particularly the DECCA Tree technique. $5749 |
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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 headgrille. The
switch at the front allows selection one of nine directional
patterns: omnidirectional, wide-angle-cardioid, cardioid,
hypercardioid, figure-8, and one additional intermediate pattern
between each major position. The slide switch at the rear
operates a seven-step high pass filter, advancing in half-octave
steps between 20 Hz and 160 Hz (-3dB), allowing for very fine
adjustment of the cut-off frequency.
As its ancestors, the M 149 Tube is a superb
vocalist microphone, not only because of the capsule, but also due
to its modern circuitry, characterized by extremely low noise
level.
The capsule is mounted elastically inside the headgrille to
eliminate structure borne noise. The surface below the capsule is
shaped like a cone to disperse any reflected sound from the
acoustic upper half space. This avoids any interference with the
primary sound arriving at the capsule directly.
The microphone comes as a set in an
attractive aluminium case, together with the 8-core microphone
connecting cable, the N 149 A power supply with plug-in mains unit,
the EA 170 full elastic microphone suspension and a dust
cover.
$4499
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Neumann U
87ai The U 87 is probably the best known and most
widely used Neumann studio microphone. The letter A in
the name indicates a more recent generation, as compared to the U
87 i microphones that were built from 1967 to 1986. It
features a dual-diaphragm capsule that is elastically mounted
and protected by a large headgrille. A switch below the headgrille
selects the three directional patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid
and figure-8. A 10 dB attenuation switch is located on the
rear, enabling the microphone to handle sound pressure levels up to
127 dB without distortion, along with a high pass filter
switch. This reduces low frequency interference directly at
the input of the microphone amplifier. The U 87 is a good choice for most general purpose
applications in studios, for broadcasting, film and television and
can be used as a main microphone for orchestra recordings, as
a spot mic for single instruments, and extensively as a vocal
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Neumann USM
69i The USM 69 i stereo microphone has two
separate dual-diaphragm capsules, made out of gold-sputtered
polyester film. These are mounted vertically and rotate
against each other over a range of 270°. Color markings on the
lower capsule system help to identify the angle by which the upper
capsule has been rotated.
The directional polar patterns can be
selected separately for each capsule. Along
with the usual polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, and
figure-8, we have added a hypercardioid and a wide-angle cardioid
pattern. And, since the capsules operate independently from
each other, this microphone is suitable for XY and MS
recordings. The outputs of the two microphone channels can be
linked (cascaded). In addition to the individual directional
patterns, other characteristics are available through the
combination of both channels.
The microphones may also be used as
completely independent mono microphones. There are many
applications when it is important to have a second mono microphone
as a backup, or when the outputs of microphones with different
polar response characteristics must be available
simultaneously. $5599 |
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Neumann M
147 The M 147 Tube is a vacuum tube condenser
microphone with cardioid characteristic. At the heart of this
microphone is the K 47 dual diaphragm capsule, inherited from this
model's now legendary predecessors, the U 47 and the M 49.
Following the capsule is a tube that functions as an impedance
converter. The next stage is an efficient, transformerless output
circuit, that guarantees an extremely low self-noise level.
The M 147 Tube can feed extremely long microphone cables without
affecting the quality of the audio signal. Like all Neumann tube
microphones, the M 147 Tube comes with an elegant satin nickel
finish.
The famous capsule, together with
complimenting tube characteristics, makes the M 147 Tube especially
well suited as a vocal mic. In addition, it is a superb spot mic
for all types of musical instruments. The extremely low self-noise
of its tube circuitry makes the mic perfectly suited for use in
modern recording chains, analog and digital.
The microphone is delivered as a complete
set in a high-quality aluminum case. Included with the microphone
are a microphone cable, a metal swivel mount for a mic stand, and a
compact universal power supply for standard mains sockets. |
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Neumann TLM
49 The TLM 49 is a large-diaphragm studio
microphone with a warm sound especially optimized for vocal
performance. The design is inspired by that of the legendary
M 49 and M 50 microphones of the 1950s. Naturally the TLM 49 has
the typical Neumann fine matte nickel finish. The “sound design” is
also oriented toward that of the M 49 and the U 47.
By combining its retro look with proven Neumann transformerless
circuit technology, this microphone ensures low self-noise and the
use of high gain levels. During the development phase, the
sound was adjusted in extensive practical tests, so as to make the
TLM 49 ideal for vocal and speech recording. However, in addition,
it is also suitable for instrumental applications in professional
production studios and demanding home recordings. The TLM 49 uses the famous K 47 capsule,
which was also used in the M 49 and the U 47, which provides a
cardioid directional characteristic with a tendency toward
supercardioid, due to the special capsule construction. Following
the example of the M 49, high frequencies are more
directional. The TLM 49 is supplied as a
set, with an elastic suspension mount. $1499 |
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