{"product_id":"neumann-u67-klaus-heyne-modified-3720-vintage","title":"Neumann U67 - Klaus Heyne Modified - #3720 (Vintage)","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic large-diaphragm tube condensers, with three  patterns - omni, cardioid \u0026amp; figure-eight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautiful-sounding mic, modified by Klaus Heyne (#957). Comes with original psu and aftermarket shock mount, Sommer cable and wood case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe U67 had its origins in the late 1950s, when Neumann was looking to  create a successor for its flagship microphone, the U47. The famous VF14  tube, which helped make that magical U47 sound, was being withdrawn  from production by Telefunken, and this scenario was the catalyst for  the creation of an all-new microphone. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Technological advances had made several improvements possible: Mylar was  used for the capsule membrane, (instead of the original PVC), being  held in tension by a ‘brass’ ring instead of glue; an internal cutoff  filter and external pad switch help counteract the proximity effect; a  new dual-capsule created an accurate figure-of-eight pickup pattern; a  smaller EF86 tube allowed for a slimmer body; and most importantly the  overall shape of the microphone changed. Gone was the tubular body of  the U47; in its place was a shape that has since become iconic: a  tapered head grille (to help reduce capsule resonance), and a tapered  body shell (made possible by advances in metal lathe technology). The  shape was so unique that Neumann patented the design of the mic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving  three polar positions made the U67 very versatile, and to top it all  off, the mic was designed to be opened up without the use of tools – the  bell housing unscrewed, releasing the body shell and the removable head  assembly. All in all, the U67 was a dramatic step forward in microphone  technology and design for the new decade of the 1960s.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Following their previous practice with the U47, Neumann originally named  their new microphone the U-60, since it was created in 1960. This was  later changed to the U-67, to show continuity with its parent  microphone, the U47.  And by the year 1967, the predecessor was no  longer manufactured, and the successor reigned supreme as the large  diaphragm tube mic of choice for audio professionals worldwide; a  condenser mic that can be used on almost any instrument or vocalist with  outstanding results.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How about David Ruffin on My Girl and Ain’t Too Proud to Beg – a superb vocalist on a superb mic – the Neumann U67.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neumann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449518190695,"sku":"31284","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_neumann_u67_klaus_heyne_modified__3720_cat_1_b099c3e3-dcb1-46e6-9ea9-c33a3e1aba9a.jpg?v=1787089289","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/neumann-u67-klaus-heyne-modified-3720-vintage","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}