Neumann USM69IMT

You can't beat the nuance and precision of stereo recording, and you certainly can't beat 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

• Black 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)