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Published on 08/25/12 at 21:20The Neumann M 49 is a multi pattern large diaphragm microphone, the interesting thing about this microphone is that the pick up pattern can be changed by a dial that Neumann has built on the power supply to the microphone. I have used this microphone many times over the years and it has never let me down. It is by far one of the best microphones that Neumann has come out with, and it is also very affordable if you are a studio working with a decent budget. This is not a microphone that you would purchase for your home studio set up. It just isn’t a good price range for the average home musician.
OVERALL OPINION
The Neumann M 49 is very versatile, I do prefer the M 49 over the M 50. Most people would argue that the M 50 is a better microphone but to me the M 49 has it beat by a long shot. The original M 49 was being made in the 70’s and since then has been discontinued so good luck getting your hand on one of the original ones, if you are lucky to find one it will cost a good amount. The original has been replaced with a newer version of the M 49 but has still adopted some of the same principles that the original stands by.
The Neumann M 49 has had minor changes over the years since they stopped making the original but it still continues to advance and keep up with all of the other condenser microphones around. All sound quality with the M 49 is remarkable and second to none. The original M 49 had a Hiller MSC tube on the inside I believe. The newer version of the M 49 does not use the Hiller MSC tube, it uses a Telefunken AC Sub-miniature tube. To most of this it really didn’t make a difference and you really wont hear a difference either. This is a very good microphone and I suggest anyone owning a studio should try to find the original one or the newer version. The microphone was made in 1951, and if you get the original you will have a great vintage condenser on your hands that has recorded many hits back in the 50’s and will give you a great sound in today’s music world.
OVERALL OPINION
The Neumann M 49 is very versatile, I do prefer the M 49 over the M 50. Most people would argue that the M 50 is a better microphone but to me the M 49 has it beat by a long shot. The original M 49 was being made in the 70’s and since then has been discontinued so good luck getting your hand on one of the original ones, if you are lucky to find one it will cost a good amount. The original has been replaced with a newer version of the M 49 but has still adopted some of the same principles that the original stands by.
The Neumann M 49 has had minor changes over the years since they stopped making the original but it still continues to advance and keep up with all of the other condenser microphones around. All sound quality with the M 49 is remarkable and second to none. The original M 49 had a Hiller MSC tube on the inside I believe. The newer version of the M 49 does not use the Hiller MSC tube, it uses a Telefunken AC Sub-miniature tube. To most of this it really didn’t make a difference and you really wont hear a difference either. This is a very good microphone and I suggest anyone owning a studio should try to find the original one or the newer version. The microphone was made in 1951, and if you get the original you will have a great vintage condenser on your hands that has recorded many hits back in the 50’s and will give you a great sound in today’s music world.