Neumann M147Tube Eu 230 V Cardioid Microphone

SKU: 008435
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By Neumann
Description
The M 147 Tube is a vacuum tube condenser microphone with cardioid characteristic. At the heart of this microphone is the K 47 dual diaphragm capsule, inherited from this model's now legendary predecessors, the U 47 and the M 49.   Following the capsule is a tube that functions as an impedance converter. The next stage is an efficient, transformerless output circuit, that guarantees an extremely low self-noise level. Note: This innovative combination of current tube technology with the most advanced solid-state circuitry was decisive in awarding the 1997 TEC Award to the related M 149 Tube mic. 

The M 147 Tube can feed extremely long microphone cables without affecting the quality of the audio signal. Like all Neumann tube microphones, the M 147 Tube comes with an elegant satin nickel finish.  The microphone is delivered as a complete set in a high-quality aluminum case. Included with the microphone are a microphone cable, a metal swivel mount for a mic stand, and a compact universal power supply for standard mains sockets. Our modern manufacturing methods makes it possible to offer this complete set at a very attractive price.

 

Applications

The famous capsule, together with complimenting tube characteristics, makes the M 147 Tube especially well suited as a vocal mic. In addition, it is a superb spot mic for all types of musical instruments. The extremely low self-noise of its tube circuitry makes the mic perfectly suited for use in modern recording chains, analog and digital.

 

Acoustic features

The M 147 Tube is addressed from the side, where the microphone body has the diamond-shaped Neumann company logo. The black color identifies tube microphones. The capsule is equivalent to the one used in the U 47, and is the deciding factor in determining the sound characteristic. It has a flat frequency response to the upper midrange, and a boost of up to 3 dB above 2 kHz. The headgrille design is a smaller version of the U 47. It protects the capsule effectively against popping and wind noise.

 

Polar pattern

The M147 Tube has a cardioid characteristic, leaning more toward super-cardioid due to its distinctive capsule design. At higher frequencies the pattern becomes more directional. This is very similar to the model after which this new tube microphone was patterned, the U 47 and the successor, the U 47 fet.
 
  • Universal tube microphone
  • Pressure gradient transducer with the large diaphragm capsule from the legendary U 47 and M 49
  • Transformerless circuitry
  • Low self noise level
  • Comes with swivel stand mount made of metal, universal power supply, and cable in an attractive aluminium case
Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer
Directional pattern Cardioid
Frequency range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 20 mV/Pa
Rated impedance 50 ohms
Rated load impedance 1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) 24 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) 12 dB-A
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 70 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) 82 dB
Typical SPL (tube characteristic)2) 114 dB for THD < 0.5 %, 134 dB for THD < 5 %
Maximum output voltage 8 dBu
Powering Power supply N 149 A
Matching connector Microphone: DIN 8F, Power Supply: XLR3F
Weight 460 g
Diameter 57 mm
Length 142 mm

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