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Introduced in 1960, the U 67 was the quintessential studio workhorse throughout the formative years of modern music. Today, more than ever, its smooth sound continues to be in high demand. Now, for the first time in decades, Neumann's legendary tube microphone is back in production, built to the original specifications.

From Neumann, "We are very proud to announce the re-issue of the Neumann U 67 tube microphone, one of the most famous and desired microphones in recording history. Sonically, the current reissue is identical to the U 67 made from 1960-1971. It uses the same capsule and electronic design. Key parts, such as the BV 12 output transformer, are meticulously reproduced according to original documentation. EF86 tubes are carefully selected for optimal characteristics and lowest noise in a dedicated measurement facility. The power supply was redesigned to meet todays strict safety requirements and to accommodate the slightly higher filament current of newer premium grade tubes. The new power supply NU 67 V is fully compatible with older U 67 microphones."

The U 67 is a universal studio microphone suitable for all applications. Its smooth top-end with a subtle tube shimmer makes the U 67 an outstanding vocal microphone. Due to its essentially linear response in three polar patterns omni, cardioid, and figure-8 the U 67 is also a very versatile microphone for all kinds of instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, drums, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar and upright bass.

Includes:

* U 67 microphone
* Elastic suspension
* Microphone cable
* NU 67 V power supply

Specifications:

Acoustical operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
Directional pattern: Omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-8
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 15/24/16 mV/Pa
Rated impedance: 200 ohms
Rated load impedance: 1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIRv32/28/31 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: 21/17/20 dB-A
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (rel. 94 dB SPL): 62/66/63 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (rel. 94 dB SPL): 73/77/74 dB
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 114 dB (cardioid)
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% with preattenuation: 124 dB
Maximum output voltage: -9.8 dBu
Power Supply: NU 67 V
Matching connectors:
Microphone: spec. 7pin
Power Supply: XLR 3 F
Weight: 560 g
Diameter: 56 mm
Length: 200 mm