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Neumann U 89 i Studio Microphone Nickel
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Product Description
- Selectable polar patterns The Neumann U 89 i microphone incorporates five different directional polar patterns for a truly flexible performance. The polar patterns available are omnidirectional cardioid figure-8 hypercardioid and wide-angle cardioid. Cardioid is excellent for delivering a tight-focused sound whilst providing excellent off-axis rejection of around -6dB of unwanted noise and ambience. This is a great polar pattern to rely on when recording live performances either on-stage or in-the-studio. Hypercardioid and wide-angle cardioid are virtually the same but offer different rejection angles. Fig. 8 picks up sound from the front and the back of the capsule whilst rejecting all sound coming from the side. This pattern has been a go-to trick for many producers recording two background vocals. When paired with another fig.8 microphone and carefully positioned it can also work wonders on capturing vocals and guitar from a single performer simultaneously. However beware. Utilising this positioning enhances close proximity effect which can lead to an unnatural amount of low-end being reproduced by the microphone. Theres good reason why many radio broadcasters opt for this pattern! When you want to capture natural recordings it doesnt get much better than omni. Omnidirectional means that sound is picked up by the capsule within a 360 degree radius. Selecting this pattern allows you to get up-close on sources without the risk of proximity effect being introduced. This is a favoured pattern for many Grammy award winning engineers and producers when recording multiple string and brass players. It can also make the "Levee Break" when heavily compressed and used for drum room microphones! Features Pressure-gradient transducer with double membrane capsule Five directional characteristics: omni wide angle cardioid cardioid hypercardioid figure-8 Versatile design thats perfect for all recording situations Two-stage roll-off filter Switchable 6 dB pre-attenuation Extended frequency range in comparison to U 87 Ai Specifications Acoustical Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient Transducer Directional Pattern: 5 Selectable Patterns Omnidirectional Wide Angle Cardioid Hypercardioid Figure-8 Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity: 8mV/Pa (@ 1kHz into 1 kOhms) Rated Impedance: 150 Ohms Rated Load Impedance: 1 kOhms Equivalent Noise Level: 28dB CCIR / 17dB A-Weighted Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 66dB CCIR / 77dB A-Weighted Maximum SPL: 134dB 0.5 THD / 140dB 0.5 THD with Preattenuation Maximum Output Voltage: 800mV Supply Voltage: 48V ±
- Current Consumption: 0.8mA Connector: 3-Pin XLR Weight: 400g Dimensions: 46mm x 185mm (D x L) Product Code: 006449
