Neumann M 49 V Tube Condenser Mic Stereo Pair with Grace Design SB-66 SpaceBar Kit

Product Description

Neumann’s legendary M 49 mic has been used on countless classic recordings over the years. While it first earned praise from broadcasters as a world-class vocal microphone, and later from producers as a power-house kick drum microphone, the M 49 was also an industry-standard for live orchestral recordings. Especially when used in stereo pairs, the M 49 delivers unparalleled depth and detail as an overhead mic, both on the stage and in the studio (they work exceptionally well as drum overheads).

This custom bundle includes a stereo pair of Neumann M 49 V microphones and the Grace Design SB-66 SpaceBar Kit, making it easy to capture incredible stereo recordings for nearly any source—from classic spaced pair setups to spacious XY configurations and even advanced Decca Tree setups.

THE LEGENDARY M 49 REVIVED

Made to original specifications using archived documentation, the Neumann M 49 V is the reincarnation of the iconic M 49 multi-pattern tube condenser microphone that transformed the art of studio recording throughout the 1950s and 60s. The definition of a classic, the M 49 has graced recordings by legends ranging from Miles Davis to Adele. Now, after years of engineering, trials and sourcing original components, Neumann has recreated that magic with a modern version of the M 49 that sounds identical to the original in direct A/B comparisons by the world’s top engineers.

Words like "rich," "warm" and "silky" only get close to the sound of the M 49 V. This is the mic that countless others strive to emulate, with a depth and character all its own. Being a large-diaphragm tube microphone, the M 49 V excels at capturing dynamic vocalists, but it’s also extremely flattering on acoustic instruments and provides an incredibly lush, open sound as a room mic. With a factory modification, the M 49 V is available with the classic 30 Hz high-pass filter or a 12 Hz filter for a more modern low-end sound.

The microphone connects to the Pattern Control Unit via a special seven-pin cable, providing power and allowing you to blend between omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-eight patterns with a continuously variable knob. With a factory modification, the M 49 V is available in a cardioid-only configuration with 2 dB greater sensitivity and 3 dB lower equivalent noise. A standard 3-pin XLR jack serves as the output of the unit. Additionally, the Pattern Control Unit automatically adapts to different mains voltages.

The original M 49 went through several iterations, each with subtle changes to improve the signal-to-noise ratio, dynamic range and interference rejection. While the M 49 V’s circuit is based on the latest revision, the M 49 c, Neumann has used a new subminiature tube for even lower noise. Finally, because radio-frequency interference is much more common today, the mic includes an RF-proof connector originally found on the M 249 broadcast variant. These updates bring a truly historic microphone into the modern age, ready to unlock the hidden detail and depth in your recordings.

GRACE DESIGN SB-66 SPACEBAR STEREO MICROPHONE MOUNTING KIT

The Spacebar allows for precise and repeatable setting of microphone capsule spacing, angle of incidence, and rotation around the x axis. With precision scales for angle and distance engraved on the Spacebar components, it is easy to make perfectly repeatable stereo microphone setups.

As well as being able to precisely set microphones in standard stereo configurations (i.e. XY, ORTF, NOS, and AB 50cm), the Spacebar allows for exact settings through the entire continuum of angle and spacing. This allows the user to adjust the stereo microphone array and tailor the pickup field to suit virtually any recording environment.

Includes 25.98" (66 cm) bar, clamp, two standard mic holders, and one tall mic holder.