Overview
Large Diaphragm Omnidirectional Condenser Tube Microphone
The Neumann M 150 Tube Microphone is a modified omni-directional, condenser tube microphone designed for vocal and general instrument recording in the studio. Designed after the classic M 50 tube microphone, the M 150 incorporates many of the features in a modern microphone. The M 150 features a transformerless tube amplifier based on the M 149. This results in warm transparent audio signal character with a very low noise floor.
The titanium diaphragm of the pressure capsule is 12mm in diameter and is exceedingly thin. As requested by top engineers, the head-grille is shaped just like that on the original M 50. The directional characteristic of the M 150 is totally unique, the microphone features a true omni-directional pattern at low frequencies and becomes more narrow with mid and upper frequencies.
Features
A General Studio Use Reproduction of a Classic
- The Neumann M 150 Tube microphone is a specialized tube model for vocal and general instrument recording in the studio, designed after the classic M 50 tube microphone but incorporating many features of modern microphones.
Tube Circuitry
- The M 150 tube design results in smooth warm audio character, and the transformerless audio retains a high output while maintaining a low noise floor.
Titanium Pressure Diaphragm
- The 12mm titanium pressure diaphragm handles high sound pressure levels and provides detailed sound reproduction.
Modified Omni-Directional
- The M 150 is a fully circular, omni-directional microphone at lower frequencies and has a more narrow pick up with mid and upper frequencies.
Specifications
| Transducer | DC-Polarized Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Modified Omnidirectional |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Dynamic Range (Typical) | 119 dB (for 5% THD) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 79 dB (A Weighted), 1 Pa @ 1 kHz |
| Power Requirements | N 149 Power Supply Included |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Power Supply | XLR-3M Type |
| Pad | None |
| Low Frequency Roll-Off | Yes, Advancing in Half-Octave Steps Between 20 Hz and 160 Hz (-3dB) |
| NOTE | This filter is useful to suppress rumble from air-conditioning and in windy situations. |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 3.125" (165 x 78mm) LxD |
| Weight | 28.3 oz (800g) |