Key Features
- The go-to microphone for many award-winning artists and engineers
- Includes premium tube circuitry with low-cut filter and pad switches
- Achieve that iconic Neumann sound via the renowned K 67 capsule included
- Includes suspension mount, cable, power supply and handmade case
OFFLINE Neumann U 67 Studio Tube Microphone Set, Nickel Overview
Inject pure, vintage mojo into your performances. The Neumann U 67 Studio Tube Microphone Set has been a mainstay in record production since 1960. From Kendrick Lamar to Freddie Mercury, and Norah Jones to Meg White, the U67 lies at the heart of many great, legendary performances and recordings.
This latest edition has been meticulously crafted to match the exact specifications of its predecessor. It doesn't matter what you're recording, whether it's drums, bass, guitar, strings, pianos, vocals. The U 67 will excel on it. Thanks to the on-board K 67 capsule it'll be able to replicate every source with an incredible degree of accuracy.
Don't waste time at post-production, the inclusion of an on-board low-cut filter and pad allows you to get the sound right at source, so much so that your recordings will feel "finished" before you've even pressed record. Take advantage of the U 67's three polar patterns for incredible tonal variety. Inside the microphone, the capsule is elastically mounted to the headgrille, this innovative trick is perfect for eliminating operational and mechanical noise from ruining those all important takes. Become part of the Neumann legend today!
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View Full DescriptionWhat's in a name?
Since it was first introduced, the U 67 has had a place in the heart of many legendary engineers, producers and studios. Whether you're in Abbey Road or Sunset Sound, you can guarantee they'll be some form of U 67 lying around. There's a good chance that when you listen to any record from the '60s or '70s that a U67 will be involved. It is a go-to choice for many inspirational figures such as Al Schmitt, Phill Brown, Steve Albini and Jacquire King.
The finest components
Inspired by the EF86 pentode tube that exists within the KM56, the U 67 boasts an all new K 67 capsule and transformer-balanced tube circuit. The perfect blend between heritage and technical innovation, the U 67 features all new modern components that help to significantly improve the tube microphone's sonic qualities and operation.
Which polar pattern should I use?
Boasting three polar patterns, the U 67 is a real work-horse;
Cardioid is excellent for delivering a tight-focused sound, whilst providing excellent off-axis rejection of around -6dB of unwanted noise and ambience. This is a great polar pattern to rely on when recording live performances, either on-stage, or, in-the-studio.
Fig. 8 picks up sound from the front and the back of the capsule whilst rejecting all sound coming from the side. This pattern has been a go-to trick for many producers recording two background vocals. When paired with another fig.8 microphone and carefully positioned it can also work wonders on capturing vocals and guitar from a single performer simultaneously. However, beware. Utilising this positioning enhances close proximity effect which can lead to an unnatural amount of low-end being reproduced by the microphone. There's good reason why many radio broadcasters opt for this pattern!
When you want to capture natural recordings it doesn't get much better than omni. Omnidirectional means that sound is picked up by the capsule within a 360 degree radius. Selecting this pattern allows you to get up-close on sources without the risk of proximity effect being introduced. This is a favoured pattern for many Grammy award winning engineers and producers when recording multiple string and brass players. It can also make the "Levee Break" when heavily compressed and used for drum room microphones!
Think about it
There's a whole host of premium large diaphragm condensers available on the market today and there's lots of 67 style emulations. However, there's only one U 67. When you buy this microphone, you're not buying a mere replica, unlike most, this microphone is not a imitation, it's practically a duplication. Built to the exact original specifications, this is your chance to get the real thing at an unbelievable price. Unlike many of the original models the U 67 comes with a manufacturer warranty for extra peace of mind.
Features
- Timeless microphone design, built to the exact specifications of the originals from 1960 to 1971
- Comes complete in a hand-made vintage hard case with an elastic suspension mount, specialised microphone cable, and an NU 67 V power supply
- Three selectable polar patterns - Omni-directional, Figure-of-8, and Cardioid
- Switchable low-cut filter and pre-attenuation/pad
- Capable of handling high sound pressure levels up to 124dB without distortion
- Intelligent tube circuitry with a clever pre-emphasis/de-emphasis scheme that minimises tube-hiss
- Legendary K 67 capsule that is associated with achieving 'the Neumann sound'
- Meticulously crafted to the precise specifications according to original documentation, including key components such as the BV 12 output transformer
- NU 67 V power supply re-designed to meet important modern safety requirements, as well as being able to handle modern premium-grade tubes with higher filament currents
- The new NU 67 V is fully compatible with older/original versions of the U 67 microphones
Specifications
- Microphone Type: Tube Condenser
- Mono/Stereo: Mono
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure-8, Omnidirectional
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Max SPL: 114dB SPL (124dB with pad)
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Sensitivity: 24 mV/Pa (cardioid)
- Self Noise: 17dB (A weighted, cardioid)
- Low Cut Filter: 100Hz
- Pads: -10dB
- Tube: EF86
- Colour: Silver
- Power Source: External power supply NU 67 V
- Connector: 7-pin DIN to power supply, XLR out
- Dimensions: 7.87" x 2.2"
- Weight: 2.3 kg
- Product Code: 008678
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