Neumann USM69I

To put it simply: We really, really like, like this mic.

This studio condenser intensity stereo microphone is ideal for XY and MS recording and boasts 5 selectable directional patterns for maximum versatility. Its amplifier section contains two microphone amplifiers that operate independently from each other with extremely low self-noise. Its capsule section features two completely separate microphone capsules with dual-diaphragms made of gold-sputtered polyester film. The upper capsule rotates against the lower one over a range of 270° to achieve an intensity stereo signal. Each microphone capsule can also be used as a completely independent mono microphone

It sports two built-in rotary switches to select the five polar patterns of both capsules at the microphone itself. A built-in DC converter generates the required capsule polarizing voltages.

• Switchable stereo microphones

• Two pressure-gradient transducers with double membrane capsules

• 5 selectable directional patterns: omni, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8

• MS- or XY-stereophony

• Capsules rotary by 270°

• Very low noise

• Freely adjustable aperture and pick-up angles

• Nickel finish

• Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer

• Directional pattern: Omnidirectional, wide-angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8

• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

• Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 13 mV/Pa

• Rated impedance: 150 ohms

• Rated load impedance: 1000 ohms

• Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3: 24 dB

• Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651: 13 dB-A

• S/N ratio CCIR 468-3: 70 dB

• S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651: 81 dB

• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 132 dB

• Maximum output voltage: 3 dBu

• Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier DIN/IEC 651: 119 dB

• Supply voltage: 48 V ± 4 V

• Current consumption: 2 x 0.7 mA

• Matching connector: XLR 5F

• Weight: 18 oz (510 g)

• Length: 11.5” (293 mm)