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Neumann M 149 Tube Dual-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Large-diaphragm Transformerless Tube Condenser Mic with Switchable Polar Patterns
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Yesterday's Tube Sound with Today's Modern Technology

Your pro-audio specialists at Sweetwater can tell you: this microphone is a must-have for your studio! The perfect combination of vintage sound and modern technology, the M 149 Tube is the first tube mic designed by Neumann in over 30 years. Based on the classic U 47, the M 149 gives you unmistakable tube warmth that audiences love. At the same time, you get the clarity and precision of a modern capsule. It has the lowest self-noise of any tube microphone on the market. The M 149 Tube will add true flexibility to your recordings with nine polar patterns to choose from and a 7-position highpass filter.

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Neumann M 149 Tube Condenser Mic Features:
  • 9 different patterns, including omni, cardioid, wide-angle cardioid, hypercardioid, and figure-8
  • Pressure gradient transducer (K 49 capsule)
  • 20Hz-20kHz frequency response

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Tech Specs

  • Microphone Type: Tube Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Omni, Wide Angle Cardioid, Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Figure-8
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
  • Max SPL: 136dB
  • Output Impedance: 50 ohms
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 78dB, 81dB, 83dB (A weighted)
  • Self Noise: 16dB, 13dB, 11dB (A weighted)
  • Low Cut Filter: Seven-step High-pass Filter
  • Color: Nickel
  • Power Source: External power supply
  • Connector: XLR
  • Weight: 1.61 lbs.
  • Included Accessories: Shock Mount, Carry Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 008399

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M149 has such nice top end, smooth, nothing harsh. Nice mid and low mids. GREAT ON VOCALS, and lovely on Guitars. Go for it.
by OneMusicStudios from Rancho Cucamonga CA on
Music background: Music Production

Blown Away!

I have (and still have) a Townsend Sphere L22. Loved the M149 emulation on many voices in the studio that I decided to pull the trigger on the real thing. Definitely a big step up from the Sphere emulation. Running it through a Neve 1073DPX side chained with a UBK Fatso. Fantastic results, couldn't be happier! Will keep the Sphere to have the options of many other mic emulations, but this is now my go to for 90% of mic work. Disclaimer: Our studio only records vocals and acoustic guitar through analog so can only comment on it's use in those scenarios...all other instruments are ITB for us.
by Russell from Ottawa ON on
Music background: Songwriter/Producer/Engineer

Best Mic ever!

This is now my go too Mic!
by Anthony Sitton from Woodbridge, VA on

Hall of Fame Mic

This mic is awesome. I have only used it on vocals. On vocals it knocks them out of the park! You can track vocals on these and hardly need to do any EQ after. I recently tracked on this mic and loved the chain I was able to use this M149 to a BAE 1084 and a EL Distressor (Compressor). Boy did the final product sound incredible. Plain and simple with this mic you get what you pay for!
by JH 85 from Chicago, IL on
Music background: Mixing/Recording Engineer

My desert island mic

This mic is absolutely killer! I've used it on about everything from drum rooms, vocals, claps, gang vox, and ukulele! It brings huge, warm, crisp sounds. It's worth every penny.
by Max from McInnis on

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Jeffrey Green

The M149 is the must-have studio microphone for the serious recording engineer or studio. One listen to this mic and you'll hear a unique, smooth, warm, refined quality that is not present in any other microphone.

Kenny Bergle

What can I say? Possibly the 'best' mic on the planet! Sounds GREAT on anything, REALLY! I own a pair and they are worth every penny. The M149 made me a better engineer instantly as it erased a ton of microphone-related issues and eliminated the need for audio band-aids right and left! You will NEVER be sorry you bought an M149, except possibly that you didn't buy a pair! REALLY!
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