Neumann M 149 tube

Neumann M 149 Tube is a large-diaphragm tube condenser with nine polar patterns and a transformerless tube circuit, combining classic tube warmth with very low self-noise.

Tube character without the noise

Vintage tube microphones colour the sound beautifully but add hiss. The M 149 uses a transformerless tube output stage, reaching as low as 11 dB-A, so it keeps the warmth on vocals and solo instruments while staying quiet enough for sparse, dynamic material.

Fine control of pattern and low end

Nine polar patterns, including intermediate positions between omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid and figure-8, plus a seven-stage high-pass filter from 20 to 160 Hz, let you shape the sound at the source instead of fixing it later.

KEY FEATURES

• Transformerless tube circuit
• Nine polar patterns
• Seven-stage high-pass filter, 20 to 160 Hz
• Very low self-noise for a tube microphone
• Powered by the N 149 A supply

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Polar patterns: 9, from omni to figure-8
• Sensitivity: 34 to 62 mV/Pa depending on pattern
• Equivalent noise level: 11 to 16 dB-A depending on pattern
• High-pass filter: 20 to 160 Hz in half-octave steps
• Power supply: N 149 A, cable KT 8