Digital Studio Microphone

D-01

State-of-the-art large diaphragm digital microphone

  • 15 directional patterns
  • A/D-conversion directly at the capsule, AES 42 output
  • Unprecedented fidelity and detail, 130 dB dynamic range
  • All microphone parameters remote controlled
D-01
D-01

The top-of-the-line digital microphone

The D-01 is Neumann’s top-of-the-line AES 42 digital microphone featuring a newly developed large diaphragm capsule with a linear response in all directional patterns. Its entire dynamic range of 130 dB is transferred to the digital domain with no quality loss. DSP functions include digital gain, low cut, peak limiter, compressor/limiter and de-esser.

Dealer Description

The Final Frontier

In the past decades, sound recording and the entire processing chain went digital. Digital technology offers many advantages, such as lossless transmission, copying, and storage. While analog processing is characterized by signal degradation, accumulating with every step, there is no loss of information in an all-digital system. However, in audio environments, digitization begins only after the microphone and preamp. Advances in sound fidelity can be made by implementing the A/D conversion earlier in the signal chain, i.e. by digitizing the capsule signal.

A Milestone

The D-01 is the flagship of Neumann’s “Solution-D” line of digital microphones. Its custom designed A/D converter covers the entire dynamic range of the condenser capsule: 130 dB – that’s roughly 10 dB more than even mastering grade converters are capable of. Additionally, the D-01 offers internal DSP processing, such as digital gain, a variable low cut, a compressor/limiter/de-esser, and a peak limiter. All parameters may be stored in the microphone and are remote controlled using the RCS software (which may run on the DAW host computer). The D-01 supports sample rates up to 192 kHz (24 bit), the microphone output is compliant to the AES 42 standard for digital microphones.

Uncolored Sound with Maximum Flexibility

The D-01 is designed for highest fidelity. Its newly developed large diaphragm capsule is an advanced design with a smooth and even response in all directional patterns (omni, cardioid, figure-8, and twelve intermediate positions). Transient response is outstanding. The D-01 can handle sound pressure levels of up to 138 dB without preattenuation and has an incredibly low self-noise of only 8 dB-A, which is unprecedented for a multipattern microphone. With its uncolored sound, free from noise and distortion, the D-01 retains all options for post-processing.

Applications

The Neumann D-01 is a studio microphone for all applications. It is a superb vocal microphone with a beautifully natural sound as well as a universal microphone for all kinds of instruments. Recommended applications include piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and other stringed instruments, wind instruments, drums, and percussion. Thanks to its enormous dynamic range, the D-01 is an ideal microphone for advanced sampling. Since all microphone parameters are remote controlled, settings may be auditioned from the listening position.

Further information on the Neumann digital microphone technology can be downloaded as PDF.

  • Digital output (AES 42)
  • DSP functions (e.g. overload protection, compressor/limiter, de-esser)
  • All parameters may be stored in the microphone
  • Remote controllable signal LEDs for communication with the artist
  • Balanced sound in 15 directional patterns
  • Extremely low self-noise (8 dB-A)

The digital Neumann microphone technology (Solution-D) will no longer be part of the Neumann product portfolio from 2021. Last order date for dealers will be 31 July 2020. After that, the products will be available as long as stock lasts. Service for all Solution-D hardware products is guaranteed until 31 Dec 2030.

The Remote Control Software (32 Bit, available also as VST plug-in) for the digital Neumann microphones is compatible with Windows 98SE – Windows 10 and Mac OS 8.6 – Mac OS X 10.14.6. There will be no further updates of the RCS software.

Diameter 63.5 mm
Length 188 mm
Noise 8 dB-A
Sensitivity 6.3 mV/Pa
Weight approx. 700 g
Directional Pattern Omni...cardioid...fi gure-8, 15 patterns in total
Frequency Range 20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Matching connector XLR
Max. SPL 156 dB
S/N Ratio 86 dB
Acoustical operating principle Double diaphragm pressure gradient transducer
Equivalent noise level, CCIR 19 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted 8 dB-A
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 75 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL) 86 dB
Sensitivity at 1 kHz, 0 dB gain, and 94 db SPL –44 dBFS
Maximum SPL at 0 dBFS (re. 94 dB SPL) 138 dB SPL
Maximum SPL with 18 dB preatt. (RCS) (re. 94 dB SPL) 156 dB SPL
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL) 75 dB
A/D conversion Neumann process (patented), 28-bit internal word length
Digital signal processing Fixed-point, variable internal word length 28 bits to 60 bits
Sampling rates 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
Output data format 24 bits as per AES/EBU (AES 3)
Latency: 44.1/48 kHz 52 samples
Latency: 88.2/96 kHz 61 samples
Latency: 176.4/192 kHz 121 samples
Synchronization: Free-running (non-synchronous operation), frequency stability ± 25 ppm
Synchronization: Synchronous operation, pulling range min. ± 100 ppm
Supply voltage range +7 V to +10.5 V

Diagrams

Cardioid D-01

Cardioid D-01 Cardioid D-01

Figure 8 D-01

Figure 8 D-01 Figure 8 D-01

Omni D-01

Omni D-01 Omni D-01
TLM 49 Set

EA 2

Shock Mount

EA 2
TLM 49 Set

PS 15

Popscreen

PS 15
TLM 49 Set

PS 20 a

Popscreen

PS 20 a
TLM 49 Set

WS 47

Windscreen

WS 47
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

MNV 87

Auditorium Hanger

MNV 87
TLM 49 Set

DS 120

Double Mount

DS 120
TLM 49 Set

SG 2

Stand Mount

SG 2
TLM 49 Set

IC 3 mt

Microphone Cable

IC 3 mt
TLM 49 Set

IC 4

Microphone Cable

IC 4

D-01

Color nickel

CAT. NO. 008482

D-01
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Reviews

Digital Workflows on the Seine, English
Digital Production, 04/2009

Digitale Workflows an der Seine, German
Digital Production, 04/2009

Digitalmikrofone im Einsatz beim NDR-Fernsehen. German
Sound 6 Recording, 06/2009

Totallly Digital - Live use of Neumann digital microphones, English
Prosound, 09/2008

Total Digital - Neumann Digitalmikrofone im Live-Einsatz, German
Prosound, 09/2008

What happened in Vegas, English
AudioPro International, 05/2008

Digital microphones in use at NDR Television, English
Sound & Recording, 06/2009

Digital Microphones? It can´t be done..., English
CX magazine, 06/2008

Recording Session in The Menuhin Hall, English
Line Up, 09/2007

WARNING (for California residents only): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

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