Neumann M-50-V Set Condenser Microphone w/Tube Electronics

Introduced in 1951, the M 50 became the benchmark in classical recording and was instrumental in developing the Decca Tree technique, thanks to its outstanding transient response and unique polar pattern. While omnidirectional at low frequencies, the M 50 becomes gradually more directional at high frequencies. The M 50 V is a faithful reissue according to original specifications, using documentation from the Neumann archive.

The much–anticipated M 50 V is a reissue of the last revision of the 1960s, the M 50 c. Over the years, the M 50 was continuously improved: the originally installed Hiller tube MSC2 was replaced by the Telefunken tube AC701 and then the AC701k. This and other circuit changes improved the signal–to–noise ratio, dynamic range, and immunity to interference. In parallel, a broadcast version, the M 250, was issued with an RF–proof connector.

The M 50 V uses the same circuit as the M 50 c, but with an even lower noise subminiature tube. This tube has already proven its exquisite sonic qualities in the M 49 V, where it is used in an almost identical circuit. As radio frequency interference has increased dramatically in recent years, due to mobile phone networks and Wi–Fi, the RF–proof connector has been adopted from the M 250.

Features

• Neumann’s legendary tube microphone
• Perfect for spaced omni and Decca Tree technique
• Unique omnidirectional capsule mounted in a 40 mm sphere
• Classic tube circuit with output transformer
• Meticulously reproduced to original specifications
• Max. SPL: 118 dB SPL
• S/N Ratio: 67 dB
• Sensitivity: 19 mV/Pa = −34.5 dBV ± 1 dB