Neumann TLM 49 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Studio Condenser Microphone

The TLM 49 brings back the vintage tone of Neumann’s post-war classics. The TLM 49 uses the same K 47 capsule and the iconic large headgrille design of Neumann’s legendary M 49, but instead of electron tubes the TLM 49 relies on trouble free FET circuitry with a special sound design for smooth vocals and acoustic instruments with timeless elegance. Features: Same capsule as legendary Neumann U 47 and M 49 microphones Cardioid pattern Classic sound for silky vocals Large, acoustically open headgrille Transformerless solid state circuit with tube sound characteristics Very low self-noise VINTAGE SOUND WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY Many engineers, these days, long for the smooth sound of classic tube microphones of the 1950s. Unfortunately, vintage originals come at staggering prices and are often in need of maintenance. But for those who want a recording tool rather than a collector’s item, Neumann has developed an elegant solution: The TLM 49 combines the sonic excell