Studio Tube Microphone

M 149 Tube (230 V EU)

Neumann’s high-end tube microphone: classic sound for all applications.

  • 9 directional characteristics
  • 7-position low cut
  • Same capsule as the legendary U 47 and M 49 microphones
  • Tube electronics with very low self-noise

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Suited for:

Max. SPL
136 dB
S/N Ratio
81 dB
Sensitivity
47 mV/Pa

State of the Art Tube Microphone

The M 149 Tube is a modern version of Neumann’s famous M 49 microphone. Like its predecessor, it uses the classic K47/49 large diaphragm capsule in an acoustically open headgrille. The M 149 is a universal studio microphone with 9 selectable polar patterns. Its innovative transformerless tube circuit ensures optimal sound with lowest self-noise.

Dealer Description

Classic Neumann Sound with 21st Century performance

The M 149 is a universal studio microphone with tube electronics in the tradition of the legendary M 49, the large diaphragm condenser microphone that raised the standard of audio recording in the 1950s and has shaped the sound of countless jazz and pop albums ever since. The M 149 continues in this tradition, augmenting the timeless fidelity of its predecessor with updated technology and improved performance specs.

The M 149 uses the same sound transducer as its famous predecessor, the classic K 47/49 large diaphragm capsule, renowned for its supreme balance and unmatched presence. This delicate dual diaphragm capsule is housed in a large, acoustically open headgrille, which minimizes internal reflections. The capsule signal is then amplified by a subminiature triode tube, specially selected for lowest noise and optimal transmission characteristics. The final stage is a high-precision, ultra-low distortion transformerless output stage, which preserves the full dynamics of the preceding tube circuit and is optimized for 21st century signal chains. The M 149 offers higher sensitivity and much lower noise than vintage tube microphones. And thanks its current sensing technology, which ensures optimal operating conditions for the tube, and its low output impedance, the M 149 can drive long cable runs of up to 300 m without transmission losses. It was this innovative combination of classic tube technology with state of the art Neumann engineering which earned the M 149 a prestigious TEC Award in 1997.

Truly Universal

The M 149 offers nine directional characteristics – omni, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8, plus four intermediate positions – as well as a 7-position low cut (20 to 160 Hz in half-octave steps). This flexibility along with an exceptionally low self-noise figure of only 13 dB-A (cardioid mode) makes the M 149 a truly universal studio microphone for all applications. Not only is the M 149 a superb microphone for vocalists in any genre; unlike many other modern tube microphones, it is also an amazingly versatile microphone for a wide range of instruments, such as piano, acoustic and electric guitar, upright bass, percussion, drums overheads, as well as solo strings, brass and woodwind instruments. The M 149 is a premium microphone which will satisfy even the most demanding users.

  • Same capsule as the legendary Neumann M 49
  • Classic sound in nine directional patterns
  • Seven-position low cut switch
  • Tube circuit with extremely low self-noise
  • Transformerless output stage
  • Comes with power supply
Acoustical operating principle Pressure gradient transducer
Directional Pattern Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 plus one intermediate position each
Frequency Range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 34/47/62 mV/Pa (Omni/cardioid/8)
Rated Impedance 50 ohms
Rated load impedance 1 kohms
Equivalent noise level, CCIR¹⁾ 28/25/23 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted¹⁾ 16/13/11 dB-A (Omni/cardioid/8)
Typical SPL (tube characteristic) for K<0.5%²⁾ 120 dB
Typical SPL (tube characteristic) for K<5%²⁾ 136 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 66/69/71 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 78/81/83 dB (Omni/cardioid/8)
Maximum output voltage 18 dBu
Dynamic range of the amplifier, DIN/IEC 651, for THD < 0.5%²⁾ 101 dB
Dynamic range of the amplifier, DIN/IEC 651, for THD < 5%²⁾ 121 dB
Power supply N 149 A
Matching connector Microphone: DIN 8 F, Power Supply: XLR 3 F
Weight approx. 730 g
Diameter 70 mm
Length 201 mm

1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS

2) measured as equivalent el. input signal

Diagrams

Hypercardioid M 149 Tube

Hypercardioid M 149 Tube Hypercardioid M 149 Tube

Cardioid M 149 Tube

Cardioid M 149 Tube Cardioid M 149 Tube

Omni M 149 Tube

Omni M 149 Tube Omni M 149 Tube

Figure 8 M 149 Tube

Figure 8 M 149 Tube Figure 8 M 149 Tube

Wide Cardioid M 149 Tube

Wide Cardioid M 149 Tube Wide Cardioid M 149 Tube
TLM 49 Set

EA 170

Shock Mount

EA 170
TLM 49 Set

PS 15

Popscreen

PS 15
TLM 49 Set

PS 20 a

Popscreen

PS 20 a
TLM 49 Set

N 149 A

Power Supply

N 149 A
TLM 49 Set

MF 3

Table Stand

MF 3
TLM 49 Set

MF 4

Floor Stand

MF 4
TLM 49 Set

MF 5

Floor Stand

MF 5
TLM 49 Set

STV 4

Stand Extension

STV 4
TLM 49 Set

STV 20

Stand Extension

STV 20
TLM 49 Set

STV 40

Stand Extension

STV 40
TLM 49 Set

STV 60

Stand Extension

STV 60
TLM 49 Set

Z 26 mt

Shock mount

Z 26 mt
TLM 49 Set

MNV 87

Auditorium Hanger

MNV 87
TLM 49 Set

KT 8

Microphone Cable

KT 8

M 149 Tube (230 V EU)

Color nickel

CAT. NO. 008390

M 149 Tube (230 V EU)
  • M 149 Tube Microphone
  • N 149 A Power Supply incl. Power Cable
  • KT 8 Connecting Cable
  • EA 170 Shock Mount
  • Dust Cover
  • Aluminium Case

M 149 Tube (117 V US)

Color nickel

CAT. NO. 008399

M 149 Tube (117 V US)
  • M 149 Tube Microphone
  • N 149 A Power Supply incl. Power Cable
  • KT 8 Connecting Cable
  • EA 170 Shock Mount
  • Dust Cover
  • Aluminium Case

M 149 Tube (230 V UK)

Color nickel

CAT. NO. 008403

M 149 Tube (230 V UK)
  • M 149 Tube Microphone
  • N 149 A Power Supply incl. Power Cable
  • KT 8 Connecting Cable
  • EA 170 Shock Mount
  • Dust Cover
  • Aluminium Case

Suited for:

Max. SPL
136 dB
S/N Ratio
81 dB
Sensitivity
47 mV/Pa

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