The USM 69 i is a one-point stereo microphone for all coincident stereo techniques such as XY, MS, and Blumlein. Each of the two large diaphragm capsule systems has its own pattern selector with 5 positions; the upper system can be rotated over a range of 270°. The USM 69 i can also be used in mono with two directional characteristics simultaneously.

Features:
- Stereo microphone for XY and MS stereophony
- Two large diaphragm capsules with separate pattern selection
- Five polar patterns 
- Upper capsule rotates against the lower capsule over 270°
- Very low self-noise